Sai Tamhankar is an actor working in Marathi cinema and Hindi cinema. Clapnumber holds 55 titles for Sai Tamhankar, from Black & White in 2008 to Bol Bol Rani in 2026. By decade, that is 4 in the 2000s, 26 in the 2010s and 22 in the 2020s. Those titles are mostly drama, comedy and crime.
Biography
Sai Tamhankar (pronunciation: [səiː t̪aːmɦəɳkəɾ]; born 25 June 1986) is an Indian film and television actress known for her work primarily in Marathi, as well as in Hindi films. She has established herself as a prominent figure in Marathi films and is recognised for her versatility and impactful performances. She is one of the highest-paid actresses in Marathi cinema and is the recipient of several awards including two Maharashtra State Film Award, a Filmfare Award, three Filmfare Marathi Awards, and eight Maharashtracha Favourite Kon awards.
She began her career in television with supporting roles in Marathi series like Tuzyavina (2003) and gained recognition with Ya Gojirvanya Gharat. She later appeared in Hindi daily soap Kasturi and Anubandh (both 2007). She made her film debut in 2008 with minor roles in Subhash Ghai's Black & White and Aamir Khan's Ghajini, followed by her Marathi film debut in comedy Sanai Choughade (2008). Her performance earned her a nomination for Favorite Actress at Maharashtracha Favourite Kon. She continued to gain acclaim with roles in films like Rita (2009) and Ajab Lagnachi Gajab Gosht (2010). Tamhankar's performance as the strong-willed girl Shirin in Sanjay Jadhav's rom-com Duniyadari (2013) marked a significant turning point in her career, earning her several awards including the Maharashtra State Film Award for Best Special Appearance Actress. Her other notable films include the romantic thriller Classmates (2015), the adult comedy Hunterrr (2015), the family drama Family Katta (2016), and the comedy Vazandar (2016).
In 2018, Tamhankar gained recognition in Hindi films with Love Sonia, where she played a prostitute and continued to impress with roles in Marathi films like Girlfriend and Kulkarni Chaukatla Deshpande (2019). She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress Marathi for Dhurala (2020) and received widespread acclaim for her role in Mimi (2021), for playing a Muslim friend of the title character, earning the Filmfare Award and IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress. Tamhankar has also ventured into web series, notably Pet Puraan (2021), Manvat Murders (2024) and Matka King (2026). She starred in Sachin Kundalkar's Pondicherry (2022), receiving critical acclaim and awards for her performance as a single parent. Her recent works include India Lockdown (2022), Sridevi Prasanna (2024), Bhakshak (2024), Gulkand (2025) and Tumbadchi Manjula (2026).
In addition to her acting career, Tamhankar hosted the second season of the reality show Fu Bai Fu and has been judging Maharashtrachi Hasyajatra since 2018. She also owns the wrestling team Kolhapuri Maavle in the Zee Maharashtra Kusti Dangal.
Common questions
How many films has Sai Tamhankar been in?
Clapnumber lists 55 titles for Sai Tamhankar.
What was Sai Tamhankar's first film?
The earliest release on file is Black & White (2008).
What is Sai Tamhankar's latest film?
The most recent release on file is Bol Bol Rani (2026).
Who has Sai Tamhankar worked with most?
Farhan Akhtar, on 4 titles in this catalogue.
Where can I watch Sai Tamhankar's films?
Titles featuring Sai Tamhankar are listed on Amazon Prime, VI movies and tv and Zee5. Clapnumber records where each one streams rather than hosting any of it.
