Exclusive: Actor Saimi Kher feels that films have faith, inspires social change
In an interview with Indiayatoday.in, ‘Special Ops 2’ actor Saimi Kher talked about playing a detective and performance of fighter scenes. He also reflected on the painting of on-screen, inspirational Hindi films and his life in his life.

Actor Saimi Kher, who was seen in the spy-thriller ‘Special Oms Season 2’, will be seen next time in director Priyadarshan’s ‘Havan’. He spoke especially about playing a detective with indiatoday.in, the role of the game in maintaining discipline, inspiration from prestigious films, and more.
Saiyami’s character, Juhi, is engaged in intense combat and pursuing sequences in ‘Special Oms Season 2’. Asked how he portrayed Juhi’s strength, he was depicted on a large scale without life, he said, “Special Ops” is a show that I signed 6-7 years ago. Neeraj is very clear about his vision for Sir character. “
He said, “Unlike films, in a series, you do not know the character chap in the season. The only disadvantage does not know what happens next. But with ‘Special Oms’, Neeraj sir is a master in this style, so you completely rely on his direction.”
“He keeps his work grounded and real. I like to do action and always need more, but my role follows Neeraj Sir’s vision for Juhi,” Saymi said.
Spy style often portrays women only as love interests or female objects detectives. Asked if he remained competent and compelling without relying on such trops, to ensure if he discussed it, Sairy said, “Briefly I remember, because it was long ago, referred to how Neeraj sir portrayed Tapsi in ‘Baby’ (2014).
He continued, “For action, I used some body doubles. I myself learned to compete with hand. Neeraj sir avoids exaggerated characters, so it was clear from the beginning how he wanted to portray Juhi.”
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A passionate game enthusiastic and recently Triathlon winner, Saimi, was asked if his athletic background helped him compatible with the physical demands of playing detectives. He said, “It definitely helps. A game background and fitness are always beneficial.”
He said, “Balki sir cast me in ‘Gumar’ (2023) because he believed that I was authentic for the script. She did not want inhumanity. In sports films, cases of authenticity – such as ‘MS Dhoni:’ (2016) (2016) (2016) (2016) (2016), Cricketers.
‘Sharmi’s Bt’ (2024) and ‘Special Oms Season 2’ (2025), final dramatic release of Sairi, ‘Jat’ (2025) is known to portray the characters with strong willing, which addresses crimes against women in uniforms. Asked how she ensures that sensitive issues have been depicted as social realities rather than glorified, the actor said, “I keep it in mind because cinema is a powerful medium to influence the opinion.
He said in detail, “Movies have always inspired me and shaped my beliefs. When a film is done, things do not always align with the initial statement, but I choose the right characters for my morality.”
“I played” Fadu “(2022), playing the role of an independent small -town homemaker, and ‘8 AM Metro’ (2024), who searches for blurred lines in friendship with a stranger while addressing depression and mental health.” Saimi said.
On the role of the game in maintaining discipline and focusing on his craft, ‘Special Oms Season 2’ actor said, “My go-to for sports discipline. I wake up at 4:30 pm daily-this is the day’s routine. The game has taught me to handle success and failure, which has helped me a lot as an actor. It is also a backbone in my life.”
When asked about the possibility of a romance between Juhi and Muzammil Ibrahim’s Avinash in the possible third season of ‘Special Oms’, Siami said, “I was thinking the same. We got a lot of response about their relationship after the first season. This is Neeraj Sir’s call, but I hope that there is a third season.”
What character she would like to show or play from a film, Saimi mentioned Rishikesh Mukherjee’s ‘pride’. He shared, “I look at the future – the exciting characters who come in my way drive me. It is a great time now; things have opened. I am thrilled. Debut films are doing well – it’s good for the industry. I am crossing my fingers for the kind of roles that I get.”
The actor is currently shooting for ‘Havan’ in Kochi. The under-production psychological-thriller stars actors Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan in the lead roles.
Saiyami’s detective-thriller series ‘Special Oms Season 2’ is streaming on Georhotstar.