Congratulations are in order as Bollywood star Saiyami Kher becomes the first Indian actress to finish the Ironman 70.3 triathlon in Germany. She scripted history and how. The Ironman 70.3 includes a 1.9 km swim, 90 km bike ride, and a 21.1 km run, all completed back-to-back without breaks. After learning the news, filmmaker-actor Anurag Kashyap gave a shout to Choked actress.
Anurag Kashyap lauds Saiyami for scripting history
Taking to his Instagram handle, Anurag shared the news and wrote, "Finally @saiyami. A long-held dream realised with all your hard work and determination. You inspire me to be a better version of myself. Kudos."
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Saiyami Kher's accomplishment serves as a motivation for aspiring athletes, particularly women. For the unversed, she trained for over a year while managing her Bollywood career. Completing the race required immense mental fortitude. Recently, she expressed pride and gratitude upon finishing, calling it one of her proudest moments and a long-time dream fulfilled.
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She said, "Crossing the finish line of the Ironman 70.3 and getting that medal has to be one of the proudest moments of my life. This has been on my bucket list forever, and I am just so happy I finally did it! Training for an Ironman while juggling 12 to 14-hour shooting was tough. There were days when motivation was nowhere to be found, and it really felt like a battle with myself."
Saiyami Kher aims to excel both in endurance sports and her acting career, wishing to embody a spirit of perseverance in all her pursuits.
"Through all the ups and downs—missed flights, lost luggage, and everything else—I made it to the finish. This race has been about losing my way but ultimately finding my path. I’m very happy I managed this, not just for finishing but for the journey that got me here. It showed me the power of determination and how if you put your mind to something, no one can stop you," she added.
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Meanwhile, on the work front, Saiyami was last seen in Ghoomer, alongside Abhishek Bachchan and Angad Bedi. She was also starred in Sharmaji Ki Beti with Sakshi Tanwar, Divya Dutta, along with Vanshika Taparia, Arista Mehta, Sharib Hashmi and Parvin Dabas.