Renowned actress Sai Tamhankar is reveling in the success of her recent cinematic ventures, one hitting the silver screen and the other making waves on the OTT platform. The Marathi film, ‘Sridevi Prasanna,’ graced theaters on February 2, while the OTT release, ‘Bhakshak,’ garnered notable attention. In her portrayal of an SSP officer alongside Bhumi Pednekar’s character, a fearless journalist, Sai delves into the harsh reality of widespread child abuse within a shelter home in Bihar.
In a recent media statement, Sai expressed her gratitude and enthusiasm for the positive response received for both projects from the audience. Reflecting on the challenges of breaking new ground, she stated, “Sometimes, when you attempt things for the first time or try to break barriers, you are looked down upon by others. Films like ‘Bhakshak’ help regain that dignity. I feel blessed and on top of the world because my Marathi film is also doing very well in theaters, and this one is also breaking walls in the OTT space.”
Sai shared her surprise at the acceptance ‘Bhakshak’ has garnered. “When you make a film, you don’t really know or cannot predict its fate or how people are going to respond to it. But every time you attempt something different as an actor, you feel the energy. ‘Bhakshak’ was one of those projects. While shooting, we felt that we wanted to say something important.”
Highlighting the importance of such socially relevant stories, Sai emphasized, “Doing responsible stories like ‘Bhakshak’ is a need of the time. At least, we awakened something within us that had either been lost or forgotten, and the audience resonated with that. It is very rare for an actor to be a part of projects that go beyond box office collections. I feel dignified, blessed, and proud.”
