Saiyami Kher Leads Vikram Phadnis’ Hindi Directorial Debut Opposite Tahir Raj Bhasin; Mumbai Shoot Begins

Saiyami Kher begins 2026 with a fresh start as shooting starts for an untitled drama. The film is already on floors and serves as Saiyami Kher's first project of the year. The actor leads the cast, adding another key title to a growing list of content‑driven performances.

The new film is directed by designer‑turned‑filmmaker Vikram Phadnis. This is Vikram Phadnis' third directorial outing and first film in Hindi. The project is backed by Reel Euphoria along with Knight Sky Movies, and moves into production with the team currently filming key portions.

Saiyami Kher new project with director Vikram Phadnis

To share the development, Saiyami Kher posted a picture from the first shooting day on Instagram. The image showed Saiyami Kher on set with a spiral‑bound script. Saiyami Kher captioned it, "And today every silent prayer finds its way home," and added, "New Year, New Beginning. As always, need all the wishes."

The social media post underlined the mix of gratitude and hope around the film. The captions suggested this opportunity arrives at an important personal moment. The glimpse of the script and set also confirmed that the untitled Saiyami Kher new project has formally rolled into production.

Saiyami Kher new project begins shooting for 2026

The upcoming Saiyami Kher new project is a drama that places Saiyami Kher at the narrative centre. Saiyami Kher shares the screen with Vineet Kumar Singh and Tahir Raj Bhasin in key roles. The part is described as intense and emotionally demanding, allowing space for layered performance.

Reflecting on the film, Saiyami Kher said, "Couldn't have asked for a better start to 2026. This film came to me at a very special time. The story resonated deeply with me, and I really am very grateful vikram thought me worthy of this part. It's a challenging role that requires emotional honesty, and I'm grateful to be starting the year with a project that excites me so much as an actor"

With filming underway under Vikram Phadnis' direction, this untitled Saiyami Kher new project strengthens Saiyami Kher's focus on strong stories. It stands as Saiyami Kher's first release‑bound work of 2026 and reflects a clear choice for meaningful roles backed by committed collaborators and producers.