Yami Gautam Dhar, known for her steady rise from television to impactful roles in Hindi cinema, recently addressed the conversation around her being labelled a “nationalist” for some of her film choices. The actress, who has delivered diverse performances — from a small-town social media influencer in Bala to a blind woman in Kaabil and a determined lawyer in Oh My God 2 — has also headlined patriotic dramas like Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019) and Article 370 (2024).
Yami Gautam Dhar REACTS to being called ‘nationalist’ for her film choices: “Labels keep changing”
During the trailer launch event of her upcoming courtroom drama Haq, inspired by the landmark Shah Bano case, Yami responded to the tag with her characteristic calm. She said, “Label hai, mujhe pata bhi nahi hai. I don’t know. Agar hai toh logo ka kaam hai kuch na kuch kehna. Ye nahi toh kuch aur label, phir kuch aur, phir kuch aur. Parso kuch aur tha. Pehle kuch underrated label tha. Usse pehle kuch aur tha. It keeps shifting. Main vo sab nahi samajhti hun.”
The actress elaborated on how she approaches her scripts, adding that her choices stem purely from instinct and the strength of the story rather than any external perception. “I am a person who goes by my instinct. If it’s a story worth telling, there’s a journey for every character. I believe in that. This subject has been in public life. I always think about the kind of strength and courage that a woman like Shazia must have needed. And if I get these opportunities to tell the story of such women, I will,” she said.
Emphasizing her connection with the audience, she continued, “Audience is very important to me. They should like it, they should feel that this story is worth their money. I don’t make it more complicated.”
Directed by Suparn Verma, Haq is set to release on November 7, 2025, and marks Yami’s first on-screen collaboration with Emraan Hashmi.
Also Read: HAQ Faceoff Poster Unveiled: Yami Gautam Dhar and Emraan Hashmi in a battle of Kaum Ya Kanoon?”
BOLLYWOOD NEWS – LIVE UPDATES
Catch us for latest Bollywood News, New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection, New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi, Entertainment News, Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2025 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama.
