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Yami Gautam Wins National Award, Shares Message for Outsiders

Yami Gautam Wins National Award, Shares Message for Outsiders
Yami Gautam shares inspiring message for outsiders in Mumbai post National Award win: 'Keep working hard' · wionews.com

Yami Gautam won her first Best Actress National Film Award.

She was honored for playing intelligence officer Zooni Haksar in Article 370.

President Draupadi Murmu presented her with the award in Gujarat.

Yami said the recognition was a great honor for any artist.

She encouraged people who come to Mumbai with dreams of working in films.

Her message was to keep working hard and doing good work.

Yami’s husband, Aditya Dhar, also won an award for Article 370.

He became emotional while watching her receive her award.

Videos of his reaction were shared widely on social media.

Key facts

Award recipient
Yami Gautam
Award
Best Actress National Film Award
Winning role
Intelligence officer Zooni Haksar in Article 370
Film director
Aditya Dhar
Dhar’s award
Best Feature Film for Article 370
Ceremony
72nd National Film Awards 2026
Venue
Ekta Nagar, Gujarat

Quotes

Yami Gautam

Indian actress speaking about receiving her first National Film Award

“I say this, I’m sure, on behalf of all of us who have dreams, who come to the city with dreams. You don’t know what life has for you. Aap mehnat karte rahiye, aap achha kaam karte rahiye, aur ek na ek din aisa hoga”
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“I don't know where I have reached, but I have a lot to learn in my journey, lots of work to do. This is such a big honour in itself, and to receive it at a place with so much history is a matter of pride.”
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