Yami Gautam Dhar Wins Best Actress at National Awards
Yami Gautam Dhar says years of hard work culminated in her Best Actress win for "Article 370" at the 72nd National Film Awards.
Key Highlights:
- Yami Gautam Dhar was honoured with the Best Actress award for her role in "Article 370" at the 72nd National Film Awards.
- She said the win made her feel like "an absolute newcomer" despite years of experience as an actor.
- Yami walked the red carpet alongside her husband, Aditya Dhar, at the ceremony held in Kevadia, Gujarat.
- "Article 370" also won Best Feature Film, while Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared Best Actor honours.
- The awards, honouring Indian cinema from 2024, were conferred by President Droupadi Murmu on September 22, 2026.
A Debut National Award After Years in the Industry
Actress Yami Gautam Dhar, who is set to be honoured with the Best Actress honour at the 72nd National Film Awards, has said that despite years of experience as an artiste, her debut National Award has brought out the newcomer in her.
View this post on InstagramWalking the Red Carpet With Her Husband
The actress walked the red carpet along with her husband, Aditya Dhar, at the National Awards ceremony on Tuesday, marking the occasion as a shared moment for the couple.
Yami's Reaction to the Honour
She told Prasar Bharati, "This is the biggest validation that any artiste in this country could receive. It's the highest honour. I don't think I'll be able to express how I am feeling right now. I am still trying to soak in and smile but from inside, I could feel that energy of an absolute newcomer for whom everything is so big, new and so special. Article 370 gave me so much as an artiste and as an actor."
The Film Behind the Recognition
The actress is being honoured for her work in "Article 370," which presents an account of the planning and aftermath of the abrogation of the contested Article 370 of the Constitution of India, a role that has clearly held deep personal and professional significance for her.
A Culmination of Years of Effort
She further mentioned, "It gave me everything that I have been wanting to do for the longest time. Years of hard work often trickles down to one moment and for me that was Article 370," reflecting on how this particular role represented a meaningful culmination of her broader career journey.
About the Ceremony
The 72nd National Film Awards, honouring Indian cinema from 2024, are being presented on September 22, 2026, in Kevadia, Gujarat. The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, is conferring the awards, giving the ceremony its highest level of official recognition.
Other Major Winners of the Evening
"Article 370" has been announced as the winner of Best Feature Film, while Yami Gautam has been named Best Actress for the film. Malayalam cinema legend Mammootty has been honoured with the National Award for Best Actor for his work in "Bramayugam." He will share the award with Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan, who has been feted for his work in the sports biopic "Chandu Champion," marking a notable joint recognition spanning two different film industries.
Direction and Popular Cinema Honours
Rajkumar Periasamy won Best Direction for "Amaran," while Randeep Hooda received Best Debut Director for "Swatantrya Veer Savarkar." "Kalki 2898 AD" won Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, rounding out a list of honours that spans critically recognised cinema alongside commercially successful, broadly popular films across this year's ceremony.
