The article details the evolution of Bollywood actress Yami Gautam's career, highlighting her successful transition from romantic comedies (starting with Vicky Donor in 2012) to more challenging and content-driven roles.
Her recent performance in the film 'Haq' (reportedly based on the Shah Bano case) has garnered significant praise from both audiences and critics.
Due to the success of 'Haq', Indian media reports suggest she has signed four new films, though she has deferred the official announcement to the producers. Yami admitted she is overwhelmed by the love from the audience, calling it a "great gift." When asked if she believes 'Haq' will receive a National Award, Yami responded carefully, stating, "I’m just thinking about the title from the answer to this question," emphasizing that the audience's opinion is the greatest validation for her.
Yami expressed deep skepticism regarding modern award ceremonies, saying that she does not believe in them.3 She believes "The way these events take place now, it seems that they themselves are saying, ‘We don’t need to pay special attention.’"
When questioned about her absence from industry parties and award ceremonies and their potential to help an artist secure work, Yami affirmed that while such events are undoubtedly important for networking, she prefers a different path.4 She chooses to rely on hard work, selecting the right screenplays, and waiting for directors to choose her, citing Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) as an example of this approach.
Yami made her big screen debut in 2010 in Kannada, Punjabi, and Telugu films before her Bollywood debut in Vicky Donor (2012). Her notable works include Badlapur, Kaabil, A Thursday, OMG 2, and Article 370.
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