Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Yami Gautam Recalls Funny Theatre Incident
Yami Gautam, a famous Bollywood actress, recently shared a funny story from her early days in theatre.
She was practicing a line for a play, 'Keep still, you little devil, or I will slit your throat'.
She said it in a very unusual way that made everyone in the room laugh.
She was very serious, but her delivery was so funny that the teacher compared her to a street or pocket man.
Yami also talked about how directors guide actors to bring their vision to life.
She is currently promoting her new film 'Haq', which is based on a real court case about a woman named Shah Bano who fought for her rights.
Yami Gautam shared a funny incident from her early theatre days during the promotions of her film 'Haq'.
She misdelivered a line, 'Keep still, you little devil, or I will slit your throat', in a way that made the audience laugh.
Her teacher compared her delivery to that of a street or pocket man.
Yami emphasized the importance of directors in guiding actors to achieve their vision.
The film 'Haq' is inspired by the landmark case of Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum.
- Who
- Yami Gautam, Bollywood actress
- What
- Recollection of a funny incident from her early theatre days
- When
- During the promotions of her film 'Haq'
- Where
- Mumbai
- Why
- To share a memorable and humorous experience from her past
- Actress
- Yami Gautam
- Film
- Haq
- Inspiration
- Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum case
- Key Line
- Keep still, you little devil, or I will slit your throat
- Reaction
- Audience burst out laughing