Yami Gautam received her first National Award for her 2024 film, Article 370. The actress was headlining the film, produced by her husband, Aditya Dhar. The ceremony was held against the magnificent backdrop of the world-famous Statue of Unity, in Kevadia, Gujarat. For the first time, the National Award ceremony moved out of Delhi. President Droupadi Murmu presented the certificate to the winners. Yami, who attended the ceremony with Aditya, received the award.
Before the ceremony, Yami spoke about her first National Award. She said, “It feels great. This is the biggest validation for any artist that you can receive, and it’s the highest honour in your country. I don’t think I’ll be able to express how I’m feeling right now. I’m still trying to soak it in.”
The actress also revealed that despite the magnitude of the occasion, she was experiencing the excitement of a newcomer. “I’m just smiling, but inside I’m still feeling like the energy of a newcomer for whom everything is so new and big and so special,” she said.
Yami Gautam received a National Award for Article 370. The political drama, directed by Aditya Jambhale, also won the Best Feature Film award. Article 370 revolves around an intelligence agent who, after an incident in Kashmir, is selected for a secret mission by the Prime Minister’s joint secretary to combat terrorism by rendering Article 370 ineffective. Yami was seen as NIA agent Zooni Haksar. The political drama was produced by her husband, Aditya Dhar and Jio Studios. The film can be watched on Netflix.
