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Yami Gautam
Active Bollywood Actor
- FromBilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India.
- Based inMumbai, India.
- Age36–45
- Active2008 – present
- Updated
Yami Gautam – Full Biography
Personal Details
- Full Name: Yami Gautam Dhar
- Date of Birth: 28 November 1988
- Age: 37
- Birthplace: Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Hometown: Chandigarh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actress
- Years Active: 2008–present
Family
- Father: Mukesh Gautam – Punjabi film director and chief advisor of PTC Network.
- Mother: Anjali Gautam
- Sister: Surilie Gautam – younger sister, an actress who made her screen debut in the Punjabi film Power Cut.
- Brother: Ojas Gautam – younger brother.
- Spouse: Filmmaker Aditya Dhar, married on 4 June 2021; she then took the name Yami Gautam Dhar.
- Child: A son, Vedavid, born on 10 May 2024.
Education
- Schooled in Chandigarh.
- Enrolled in a law honours degree at Panjab University but left full-time study for acting at the age of 20.
- Had earlier aspired to join the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
Career Highlight
| Year | Movie Name | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ullasa Utsaha (Kannada) | Mahalakshmi |
| 2011 | Ek Noor (Punjabi) | Rabiha |
| 2011 | Nuvvila (Telugu) | Archana |
| 2012 | Vicky Donor | Ashima Roy |
| 2012 | Hero (Malayalam) | Gauri Menon |
| 2013 | Gouravam (Tamil / Telugu) | Yazhini / Yamini |
| 2014 | Total Siyapaa | Asha Singh |
| 2014 | Yuddham (Telugu) | Madhumita |
| 2014 | Action Jackson | Anusha |
| 2015 | Badlapur | Misha Verma |
| 2015 | Courier Boy Kalyan (Telugu) | Kavya |
| 2016 | Sanam Re | Shruti / Anjali |
| 2016 | Junooniyat | Suhani Kapoor |
| 2016 | Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum (Tamil) | Kavya |
| 2017 | Kaabil | Supriya Bhatnagar |
| 2017 | Sarkar 3 | Annu Karkare |
| 2018 | Batti Gul Meter Chalu | Advocate Gulnaar Rizvi |
| 2019 | Uri: The Surgical Strike | Pallavi Sharma / Jasmine Almeida |
| 2019 | Bala | Pari Mishra |
| 2020 | Ginny Weds Sunny | Simran “Ginny” Juneja |
| 2021 | Bhoot Police | Maya “Mayu” Kulbhushan |
| 2021 | Shava Ni Girdhari Lal (Punjabi) | Mannat (cameo) |
| 2022 | A Thursday | Naina Jaiswal |
| 2022 | Dasvi | IPS Jyoti Deswal |
| 2023 | Lost | Vidhi Sahani |
| 2023 | Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga | Neha Grover |
| 2023 | OMG 2 | Advocate Kamini Maheshwari |
| 2024 | Article 370 | Zooni Haksar |
| 2025 | Dhoom Dhaam | Koyal Chadha |
| 2025 | Haq | Shazia Bano Begum |
| 2026 | Dhurandhar: The Revenge | Shazia Bano (cameo) |
Recent Activity
- Won the National Film Award for Best Actress for the political thriller Article 370 (2024); the win was announced in July 2026.
- Starred opposite Emraan Hashmi in Haq (2025), a courtroom drama inspired by the Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum case. Critics praised her performance, and the film drew high viewership on Netflix despite failing commercially.
- Played a supporting cameo as the nurse Shazia Bano in Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026).
- Also appeared in the Netflix comedy Dhoom Dhaam (2025) opposite Pratik Gandhi.
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | National Film Awards | Best Actress | Article 370 | Won |
| 2012 | Gold Awards | Rising Film Stars From TV | Vicky Donor | Won |
| 2012 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor (Film) Debut – Female | Vicky Donor | Won |
| 2013 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Female Debut | Vicky Donor | Won |
| 2013 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Star Debut of the Year – Female | Vicky Donor | Won |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards | Best Female Debut | Vicky Donor | Nominated |
| 2020 | Screen Awards | Best Comedian | Bala | Won |
| 2020 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Bala | Nominated |
| 2022 | Filmfare OTT Awards | Best Actor in a Web Original Film (Female) | A Thursday | Nominated |
| 2024 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | OMG 2 | Nominated |
| 2025 | Filmfare Awards | Best Actress | Article 370 | Nominated |
| 2025 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Best Actress | Article 370 | Nominated |
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About Yami Gautam
Who is Yami Gautam?
Yami Gautam is an Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood, OTT films, and multiple regional industries.
When did Yami Gautam start her acting career?
She began her career in 2008 with television before entering films.
What is Yami Gautam’s age?
Yami Gautam was born on 28 November 1988 and is 36 years old (as of 2025).
What is Yami Gautam’s most popular film?
Her breakout film is Vicky Donor, and she gained massive success with Uri: The Surgical Strike and Article 370.
Is Yami Gautam married?
Yes, she is married to filmmaker Aditya Dhar.
Does Yami Gautam have children?
Yes, the couple has a son named Vedavid, born in 2024.
How many awards has Yami Gautam won?
She has won 5 awards across major Indian award platforms.
What are her recent projects?
Her recent release is Haq (2025), and she is working on the sequels to Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga and Ginny Weds Sunny.
What is Yami Gautam’s upcoming work?
She is set to appear in Dhoom Dhaam, Haq, and additional sequel films.
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