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Yami Gautam

Yami Gautam is an Indian actor and model known mainly for her work in Hindi films, with additional appearances in several other Indian languages.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Yami Gautam is an Indian actor and model known primarily for her work in Hindi films, with additional appearances in several other Indian languages. She gained attention with *Vicky Donor* (2012) and later received wider recognition for films including *Uri: The Surgical Strike* (2019), *A Thursday* (2022), and *Article 370* (2024), for which she won the National Film Award for Best Actress.

Early life and background

Yami Gautam was born on 28 November 1988 in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, and is associated with Chandigarh in biographical sources. She is the daughter of Mukesh Gautam and has a sister, Surilie Gautam, who is also an actor.

Acting career

Gautam began her screen career with regional-language films and moved into Hindi cinema with *Vicky Donor* in 2012. She later appeared in films and streaming releases across genres, building a career in mainstream commercial and dramatic roles. Her film debut was in the Kannada film *Ullasa Utsaha*, and she has also worked in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Punjabi films.

Notable films and recognition

Her best-known films include *Vicky Donor*, *Kaabil*, *Uri: The Surgical Strike*, *A Thursday*, *Dasvi*, *Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga*, *OMG 2*, and *Article 370*. Her performance in *Article 370* earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress.

Personal life

Gautam married director-producer Aditya Dhar in June 2021. Public biographical sources also state that the couple have one child, born in 2024.

Key facts

  • She is primarily associated with Hindi cinema.
  • She made her film debut in the Kannada film *Ullasa Utsaha* and her Hindi debut in *Vicky Donor*.
  • Her career includes roles in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Punjabi films.
  • She has appeared in commercially successful and critically noted films such as *Kaabil*, *Uri: The Surgical Strike*, *OMG 2*, and *Article 370*.
  • She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for *Article 370*.
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Canadian context

Canadian readers may know her through the international streaming availability of Hindi films and through South Asian diaspora media coverage in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Yami Gautam?
Yami Gautam is an Indian actor and model known primarily for Hindi films and for performances in several other Indian-language films.
When was Yami Gautam born?
She was born on 28 November 1988.
What was Yami Gautam’s debut film?
Her early screen debut was in the Kannada film *Ullasa Utsaha*; her Hindi film debut was *Vicky Donor*.
What is Yami Gautam best known for?
She is best known for films such as *Vicky Donor*, *Uri: The Surgical Strike*, *A Thursday*, and *Article 370*.
Is Yami Gautam married?
Yes. She married filmmaker Aditya Dhar in 2021.
Has Yami Gautam won major awards?
Yes. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for *Article 370*.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yami_Gautam
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, career overview, notable films, and National Film Award mention.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4417069/bio/
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, and multilingual film career.
  3. BookMyShow — https://in.bookmyshow.com/person/yami-gautam/17250
    Supports: Occupation, birth details, spouse, and marriage date.
  4. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/de/name/nm4417069/
    Supports: Marriage to Aditya Dhar and selected filmography.