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Sai Tamhankar: 'Mimi' Was My Career's Turning Point
6 May
Summary
- The film 'Mimi' significantly boosted Sai Tamhankar's industry recognition.
- Tamhankar finds refusing average roles tougher than securing good ones.
- Sai Tamhankar praised Kriti Sanon's well-deserved National Award win.

Actress Sai Tamhankar considers the 2021 film 'Mimi' to be a career-defining moment, significantly boosting her presence and recognition within the Hindi film industry. The movie not only garnered her accolades but also marked a clear turning point in her professional journey.
Tamhankar shared that refusing average work is more challenging for her than securing strong roles. She struggles with declining opportunities, especially when offered similar parts repeatedly, but emphasizes the importance of avoiding typecasting, even if it proves emotionally taxing.
While acknowledging the allure of major box office hits, Tamhankar has been part of successful films like 'Ghajini' and 'Duniyadari'. She expressed that 'Mimi', had it been released theatrically, could have been a game-changer and potentially influenced trends for women-led films.
She extended praise to co-star Kriti Sanon for her National Award win for 'Mimi', calling it a well-deserved honor. Tamhankar also mentioned they maintain a close bond, attending each other's important life events. Tamhankar was recently featured in 'Matka King' and appeared in the Hindi film 'Bhakshak'.