Actress Sai Tamhankar, whose latest release is the series 'Matka King', believes the entertainment industry is undergoing a significant shift, with talent finally taking the spotlight. Describing it as "a very good era for actors like me," she noted that there are now "amazing opportunities" for performers.
Changing Norms in the Industry
In an interview with IANS, Sai said: "I think the generic norms, criteria, and set formulas are changing. You cannot place a set formula and say that, okay, this is going to be a sure-shot hit. Things have changed, and it is really nice. I think it's a very good era for actors like me. We have amazing opportunities."
She elaborated on how evolving storytelling and changing norms have opened doors for performers who rely on craft rather than conventional stardom: "I think when you know your job, people also understand that you know your job. And I think that is very interesting to watch and observe."
Honesty and Recognition
"So yeah, I think today, in this day and age, if you know your job well and you are honest about it, the honesty reaches. And yeah, it feels good because actors like me, Vijay Varma, Jaideep Ahlawat... they all are getting their dues. They're such wonderful actors, and I feel extremely happy and proud to be a part of this era," added the 39-year-old actress.
About 'Matka King'
'Matka King' also stars Vijay Varma, Kritika Kamra, Siddharth Jadhav, and Gulshan Grover in lead roles. Set in 1960s Mumbai, the series traces the transformation of a humble, enterprising cotton trader into a powerful gambling don. He starts a new game called Matka, which takes the city by storm and democratizes a terrain previously reserved for the rich and elite.
Sai Tamhankar's Journey
Sai, who was in Sangli, Maharashtra, began her career in television with supporting roles in Marathi series like 'Tuzyavina' in 2003 and gained recognition with 'Ya Gojirvanya Gharat'. A state-level Kabaddi player and holder of an orange belt in karate, she later appeared in Hindi daily soaps 'Kasturi' and 'Anubandh'. Sai stepped into Bollywood in 2008 with minor roles in Subhash Ghai's 'Black & White' and Aamir Khan's 'Ghajini'.
