Sai Deodhar EXCLUSIVE! Maeri Star Says Her Father Made Her Realize Gravity Of Profession: He Scolded Me When..

Imagine a mother, pushed to the brink, fighting not just for justice but for her very soul. That's the raw intensity Sai Deodhar brings to her role as Tara Deshpande in ZEE5's Maeri. As a chemistry teacher, Tara's life is upended when her daughter Manasvi is horrifically assaulted, and the system she trusted fails her. What follows is a relentless, heart-wrenching journey of revenge that's as personal as it is powerful. Maeri is a story of a mother's love transforming into something fierce, where the battle for justice becomes a war against a corrupt system.

But behind the fire of her character lies a woman who's been shaped by years of hard work, discipline, and a family that taught her the value of this craft from childhood. Recently, in a candid conversation, Sai Deodhar opens up about how her roots in the film industry and the lessons instilled by her strict upbringing have played a pivotal role in shaping her performance.

Sai shared, "Growing up in a film family is definitely an advantage because the gravity of this profession is instilled in you from a young age. You're taught that this is not a space for casual fun - real money is at stake, and you have to take it seriously. You are expected to work with complete dedication, giving your absolute best. These values are embedded in you from childhood. Sometimes, even higher expectations are placed on you because you come from the industry, and it's assumed that you understand the nuances of it better and have learned discipline at home. My parents were incredibly strict about this."

She further recalls, "I remember an incident from my early career when I was shooting for my first show. After a long 12-hour shoot, I returned home early. My father asked, 'Why are you back so soon? The unit was supposed to continue shooting for longer today.' There was a crisis on set, and he was upset. He scolded me and insisted I call everyone to apologize and promise to make up for it the next day. He made me realize the gravity of this profession. I was barely 19 years old."

Sai brought the same dedication and passion on the set of her latest series, and you can watch her phenomenal performance in Maeri which is streaming now on ZEE5.

Maeri is currently streaming on ZEE5!