Yami Gautam, born on November twenty-eighth, nineteen eighty-eight, is a prominent Indian actress celebrated for her impactful performances in Hindi cinema. The daughter of film director Mukesh Gautam, she initially ventured into the entertainment industry as a model before transitioning to television. Gautam gained recognition through her roles in popular soap operas such as 'Chand Ke Paar Chalo' from two thousand eight to two thousand nine and 'Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam' from two thousand nine to two thousand ten.
Her film career commenced with the Kannada movie 'Ullasa Utsaha' in two thousand ten, but it was her Hindi film debut in the comedy-drama 'Vicky Donor' in two thousand twelve that truly marked her entry into mainstream cinema. This role earned her the Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut, setting the stage for a series of successful projects.
Gautam's versatility as an actress is evident in her performances across various genres. She received critical acclaim for her supporting roles in thrillers like 'Badlapur' in two thousand fifteen and 'Kaabil' in two thousand seventeen. Her starring roles in the war film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' and the satire 'Bala', both released in two thousand nineteen, further solidified her status in the industry. More recently, she has appeared in streaming films such as 'Bhoot Police' in two thousand twenty-one, 'A Thursday' and 'Dasvi' in two thousand twenty-two, and 'Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga' in two thousand twenty-three, along with commercial successes like 'OMG 2' in two thousand twenty-three and the political thriller 'Article 370' in two thousand twenty-four.
In two thousand twenty-five, Gautam garnered critical acclaim for her portrayal of Shah Bano in 'Haq'. Beyond her acting career, she has also made a name for herself as a brand ambassador for various products. Yami Gautam is married to filmmaker Aditya Dhar, marking a personal milestone in her life.