Yami Gautam says her National Award win brings an added responsibility: 'I come from a small town'
Dubai: Yami Gautam Dhar says winning the National Film Award has changed how she approaches her work. The actor won Best Actress at the 72nd National Film Awards for her role in Article 370 , the 2024 political action thriller. It was her first National Award. Speaking at the Mumbai trailer launch of her new film, Nayyi Navelli , on September 30, she described the win as a validation and an added…
Yami Gautam won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2024 for her role in Article 370. She said the recognition has brought an added responsibility and a sense of humility. Coming from a small town, she feels she now needs to work harder and choose roles more diversely. She acknowledged there is still much for her to learn and grow.
While she keeps her future ambitions private, the actress remains grounded in her success. Nayyi Navelli, her new fantasy comedy, marks a departure from her recent serious dramas. The film, directed by Balaji Mohan, stars Gautam as a seemingly perfect new bride who turns out to be a witch. It opens in theaters on October 16, ahead of Dussehra.
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