Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Yami Gautam Says National Award Brings Greater Acting Responsibility
Yami Gautam recently won a National Film Award for acting in Article 370.
She said the award has changed how much responsibility she feels.
She wants to work even harder because people now expect a lot from her.
Yami still plans to choose film roles that excite her.
She also wants to find stories that feel new and original.
She said the award is a great honour for artists.
Even after winning, she believes she still has much to learn.
Her next movie is called Nayyi Navelli.
It will be released on October 16.
Yami Gautam said winning the National Film Award has increased her sense of responsibility as an actor.
She said she will continue choosing roles that interest her and offer audiences something original.
Gautam described the National Film Award as a major honour and validation for artists across languages and formats.
She said the recognition motivates her to become more diverse, work harder and earn the audience’s respect.
Her next film, Nayyi Navelli, is scheduled for release on October 16 after her award-winning performance in Article 370.
- Who
- Actor Yami Gautam.
- What
- She discussed how winning the National Film Award affected her sense of responsibility and future work.
- When
- At the trailer launch of Nayyi Navelli; the film is scheduled for October 16.
- Where
- At the Nayyi Navelli trailer launch; the article does not specify the location.
- Why
- The award has made Gautam feel more responsible and motivated to choose diverse roles, work harder and earn the audience’s respect.
- Award
- National Film Award for Best Actress
- Award-winning film
- Article 370
- Upcoming film
- Nayyi Navelli
- Release date
- October 16
- Additional awards for Article 370
- Best Feature Film and Best Music Direction
- Yami Gautam’s stated goal
- To become more diverse, work harder and continue learning