Updated: November 04, 2025 09:57 am IST
Yami Gautam opened up about the fact that she has earned Best Actress nominations at several major awards but has never won.
Over the years, Yami Gautam has established herself as one of the most acclaimed actors of her generation. With performances in films like Article 370 and A Thursday, she won praise and even won a few award nominations. However, big victories did not come his way. In a recent interview, Yami said that although she has no problem with losing these awards.
Yami Gautam at film awards
During the promotions of her upcoming film Haq, Yami in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India spoke about how life finds a way to reward one. As the actor said ‘Not through awards, probably, ever’, the interviewer asked him if being nominated and not winning bothered him. Yami said no, and added, “As much as I have understood the Bhagavad Gita, what Lord Krishna says to Arjun is true. It is not that I am detached like the most ideal human being, but if you have the ability to be detached from success and have the fear of losing or look for validation from someone else’s perspective, then you are fine. I have stopped seeking any kind of validation from anyone. If I get an award then I am a very good actress, otherwise maybe not. Not like that. (It’s not that if I get that award I’m only a good actress, otherwise I’m not).”
Yami won several debut awards for her debut film, Vicky Donor in 2013. Since then, she has earned nominations for major awards including the Filmfare Awards and IIFA for her performances in Bala, A Thursday and Article 370, but has not won any awards yet. However, the actor shared that she now draws her validation from the audience’s reaction. “The truth is that my audience loves me, some directors and producers are willing to take a dig at me, what’s a bigger reward than when the audience lifts you up. Baaki sab aana jaana hai. Darshan ko hi patna hai (There is no greater reward than your audience lifting you up. The rest is old news. The audience knows). If it makes someone happy, great!”
Yami Gautam in Haq
Yami will next be seen in the legal drama Haq opposite Emraan Hashmi. Inspired by the Shah Bano case, the film stars Yami as a Muslim woman who challenges the country’s law and seeks alimony in the court after a divorce. This film is going to be released on 7th November.
