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Sai Tamhankar: Industry Shift Favors Craft
4 May
Summary
- Industry norms are changing, offering actors like Sai Tamhankar more opportunities.
- Talent and honesty in craft are now recognized and valued by audiences.
- 'Matka King' series set in 1960s Mumbai focuses on a gambling don.
Actress Sai Tamhankar observes a significant shift in the entertainment industry, noting that talent is now taking center stage. She describes this as a "very good era for actors like me" with "amazing opportunities" emerging as generic norms and set formulas become less effective.
Tamhankar highlighted that audiences increasingly recognize and value genuine craft. She feels that honesty in one's profession, combined with skill, is reaching viewers. This evolution benefits actors like herself, Vijay Varma, and Jaideep Ahlawat, who are receiving well-deserved recognition.
The actress's latest project, the series 'Matka King', is set in 1960s Mumbai. The show chronicles the rise of a cotton trader who establishes a popular gambling game called Matka, transforming the landscape for the city's elite.
Tamhankar, who has a background in television and was a state-level Kabaddi player, began her career in Marathi series before moving to Bollywood in 2008 with minor roles.
