Archive · 22 Sep 2026
Yami Gautam Wins First National Award, Aditya Dhar Gets Emotional
Yami Gautam won her first National Award for acting in the film Article 370.
She received the award from President Droupadi Murmu.
Her husband, Aditya Dhar, became emotional while watching her on stage.
Aditya helped produce and write the film.
Article 370 also won the award for Best Feature Film.
Shashwat Sachdev won Best Music Direction for its songs.
Yami said the honour was a very proud moment and the biggest validation an artist can receive.
She also said she still has more to learn and accomplish.
Yami Gautam won her first National Award for Best Actress for Article 370.
Aditya Dhar became emotional as Yami received the award from President Droupadi Murmu.
Article 370 was named Best Feature Film and also won Best Music Direction (Songs) for Shashwat Sachdev.
The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony was held in Gujarat on September 22.
Released on February 23, 2024, Article 370 reportedly earned Rs 110 crore on a Rs 20 crore budget.
- Who
- Yami Gautam won Best Actress, while Aditya Dhar attended as her husband and as a producer and writer of Article 370.
- What
- Yami Gautam received her first National Award, and Article 370 received honours for Best Feature Film and Best Music Direction (Songs).
- When
- The ceremony took place on September 22; Article 370 was released on February 23, 2024.
- Where
- The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony took place in Gujarat.
- Why
- Yami was recognized for her performance in Article 370, which was also honoured for its production and music.
- Event
- 72nd National Film Awards
- Best Actress
- Yami Gautam for Article 370
- Best Feature Film
- Article 370
- Best Music Direction (Songs)
- Shashwat Sachdev for Article 370
- Award presenter
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Film release
- February 23, 2024
- Reported budget and box office
- Rs 20 crore budget; Rs 110 crore box office
