Yami Gautam Discusses Her Success, Talks About Films Like Article 370 and Dhoom Dhaam

Recently, after becoming a mother, Yami appeared in a new OTT film Dhoom Dhaam alongside Pratik Gandhi, which was released on Valentine’s Day, February 14. The film received great appreciation from the audience.

On Wednesday, February 26, Yami Gautam organized a press conference where she openly discussed the success of her films. She also answered questions from media personnel, particularly mentioning her films Article 370 and Dhoom Dhaam, along with other notable projects. Let’s take a look at what she had to say.

What would you like to say to the media?

“I would first like to tell the media that you’ve always complained about me not appearing much in front of the camera. But it's great that we meet through films. I didn’t get much chance to be in front of the media through my films, but I’m grateful to the audience for showing their trust in me and always giving me opportunities to do something new. As for my personal life, I became a mother last year, and during this time, I embarked on a new journey. Now, I am here to thank everyone for being part of this journey.”

With Women’s Day coming up, and given that you’ve portrayed strong female characters in many of your films, what message would you give to women? Also, how do you select your strong female roles?

“I don’t know what message I can give, but I would say that we (women) are incredibly strong and capable. Our strength lies within us – we possess love, anger, forgiveness, patience – everything. We need to believe in ourselves, and every woman, no matter where she is, whether in any city or state, deserves appreciation and respect. We should spread the message of women’s empowerment, and it’s not necessary to fight for it; just believing in ourselves is enough. As an actor, whenever I get the chance, I try to portray women in a positive light, and if we get that opportunity, why not embrace it?”

You don’t release five or six films a year; you only do one or two films, but the roles you choose are award-winning. Do you choose films based on the script, or do you only want to do award-winning roles?

“In recent years, I’ve had many great opportunities, like A Thursday, Uri, Bala, Dasvi, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, Article 370, OMG, and now Dhoom Dhaam. I’ve never aimed to do more films. Earlier, when I was asked if I was very picky, I would keep looking for work, but now, I am looking for great scripts and quality work. That’s a big difference. It’s a matter of time, and I understand the importance of that time. It was very important for me to learn what not to do and what to do. It’s essential to keep motivating yourself and remember how far you’ve come because the journey ahead is long, with so much to learn and do.”

You’re not just entertaining, but also portraying strong, impactful, and deep characters. How do you balance this? In today’s time, if you choose a contrasting role, people criticize. How do you choose these roles and play them with full sincerity and belief?

“When I finish reading a script, I close my eyes for a moment and try to hear the first voice that comes to my mind. I don’t get affected by criticism because I know that this happens in every industry. Whether people like me or not, I don’t take it personally. I just try to do my work sincerely and always aim to stay true to myself as an artist. The way I read scripts hasn’t changed, but now I prefer bound scripts because I find it hard to understand on an iPad.”

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Social media has a huge impact now, and there’s a high level of promotion for new actors or star kids. However, you’ve done great work, like Article 370, Dhoom Dhaam, and OMG, but these films don’t get that much promotion. Do you feel promotion is important, and why don’t you focus on it?

“I think everyone has their own personality, and it’s important to present yourself the right way. As I always say, I’ve read interviews of many great actors, and now I understand what it means to stay true to yourself. If you achieve success by becoming someone else, and if a producer or director casts me based on my social media presence, I might not be right for that role. I want to create an image, or rather a name, where I’m recognized for my work. I’ve come this far as Yami, and I want to continue growing as Yami.”

Your films have always done well at the box office. Does the number matter to you?

“Yes, if a film performs well at the box office, it means the audience has watched it. Take Article 370, for example – it’s not the kind of film that people watch easily. It doesn’t have any songs, and there’s nothing sexual in it. But if it still works, it’s a big deal.”

“A film doesn’t just have actors; music directors, directors, editors, and background score all matter. Now, before I get to know the hero of my film, I know about all these people.”

In the last five years, we’ve seen your success, which is not just for Bollywood but personally as well. What would you like to say about this?

“Personally, becoming a mother is the most beautiful feeling, and I can’t express it in words. It’s a feeling that can only be felt in the heart. Every time I leave home for work, it gets harder, but I hope that when my child grows up and sees both of us working, they will be proud of us.”

Yami Gautam’s Film Career: Yami has starred in several excellent films, including OMG 2, Article 370, Kaabil, Bala, Dasvi, A Thursday, and Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga. Her performances in these films have been widely appreciated.

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