The Bollywood star who made a comeback: Yami Gautam.
Full Name: Yami Gautam Dhar. Yami Gautam, who made her Bollywood debut in 2010, was born on 28th November 1988 in Himachal Pradesh.
Anjali Gautam is Yami Gautam's mother’s name while Mukesh Gautam is Yami Gautam’s father’s name.
Profession: Actress. Years Active: 2008 – Present.
From Small-Town Girl to Bollywood Sensation
Picture a girl from Himachal who spent her early life in the small town Bilaspur. As a child, she would look up at the stars and wish to become an actor. Yami Gautam Dhar is a powerhouse of Bollywood and an actress today.
But how did she grow from Miss Shimla to become one of India’s most beloved actresses? Buckle up, because her journey is anything but ordinary!
The Rise of a Star: Yami’s Career Timeline.
1. Yami Gautam was Not born with a Silver Spoon. Debuted with the TV show Chand Ke Paar Chalo (2008). Won hearts as the bubbly Sandhya in Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam. She was crowned Miss Shimla and Miss North India So, she had the charm to win peoples heart
2. Entry into Bollywood: Vicky Donor (2012). Landed her first film role as Ashima Roy, a Bengali doctor. The movie proved to be successful and Yami received a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut for her performance. Yami did not want to take the role as she felt it would label her as a Punjabi girl.
3. The ups and downs of the ride. Despite the failures of Total Siyapaa and Action Jackson, Yami was not the type who got affected.
4. Hitting: Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019). She played an intelligence officer, Pallavi Sharma, in this blockbuster. The film’s success cemented her place in commercial cinema. Fans still talk about her passion in the end!
5. OTT Queen & Recent Success
Yami Gautam Dhar left an impact on the audience when she appeared in the thriller A Thursday (2022). The film was released on Disney Plus Hotstar Featured in Dasvi (2022) with Abhishek showcasing her comic timing. She is set to star in many upcoming films and already there are Dhoom4 rumors and Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga 2.
Things you may not know about Yami! (Fun Facts Section).
She’s a trained Kathak dancer—but almost became a lawyer! (She studied law before acting.).
Her first crush? Shah Rukh Khan She used to watch DDLJ on repeat
She shares motivating videos of herself doing yoga on Instagram. She loves to exercise.
She can imitate any accent like Punjabi, Bengali, etc Her hidden talent
In 2021 she wedded Aditya Dhar – they look so cute together, don’t you agree?
The real Yami is different than the onscreen
For wellness, she believes in yoga, meditation and clean eating.
Fashion Symbol: From traditional avatars of Manyavar ads to red carpets in bold.
The woman runs a ladies’ health project and is also associated with animal care.
Awards & Legacy
Filmfare Award for Best Debut (Vicky Donor)
She received the IIFA Award for best supporting actress
Featured in Forbes India’s Top 100 Celebrities list
What’s Next for Yami?
Yami is only at the beginning of discussions about Hollywood projects, and her own production house is in the works.
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