Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Yami Gautam Wins National Award, Shares Message for Outsiders
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.
Yami Gautam won her first Best Actress National Film Award for Article 370.
She received the award from President Draupadi Murmu at Ekta Nagar in Gujarat.
Gautam encouraged aspiring Bollywood actors from outside Mumbai to keep working hard.
Her husband, Aditya Dhar, won Best Feature Film for Article 370.
Dhar became emotional as Gautam accepted her award at the 72nd National Film Awards.
- Who
- Actress Yami Gautam and filmmaker Aditya Dhar; President Draupadi Murmu presented the awards.
- What
- Gautam won Best Actress, while Dhar won Best Feature Film for Article 370.
- When
- September 22, during the 72nd National Film Awards 2026.
- Where
- Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
- Why
- Gautam was recognized for her performance as intelligence officer Zooni Haksar in Article 370.
- 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