One of Yami Gautam’s most loved films, ‘Article 370’ recently bagged a big win at this year’s National Film Awards. Just a few hours ago, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced that Gautam was given the award for Best Actress for her performance in the film, which excited many fans and netizens. The actress herself, along with her longtime partner and husband, Aditya Dhar, celebrated.
Yami Gautam reacts to her big win at the National Film Awards
On her Instagram account, the popular actress wrote an emotional note about the film and how much the win meant to her and the team behind ‘Article 370’. He wrote, “Every journey has a moment that reminds you why you never gave up. Today is that moment for me. Receiving the National Award for Article 370 is an honor that I will cherish for the rest of my life.”Along with one of the film’s official posters, Gautam further commented on how amazing the award feels considering all the efforts he has put into his career over the past 14 years. He added in the caption, “I just tried to stay true to my craft, work with honesty and let my performances speak for themselves. This honor feels like the culmination of a journey filled with hope, perseverance, resilience and an unwavering love for cinema. It is a dream with my heart for years and today, I accept it with great gratitude and humility.”Talking about ‘Article 370’ and what it means to him, Gautam added, “Article 370 was not just a film for me. It was a story I believed in deeply. The fact that it was our home production made this recognition more emotional and personal.
Yami Gautam thanks everyone involved in the film
In her post, the actress went on to talk about her feelings of gratitude and how grateful she is for the support from the director, cast, crew and everyone involved in the making of the film. She also thanked the National Award jury for presenting her with the award and for deeming her deserving of the Best Actress title for ‘Article 370’.He also mentioned all the people who watched the movie and gave their support, sharing that, “You remind us that meaningful stories can always be found in people’s hearts,” adding, “Your faith gives me the strength to keep going, even if the destination seems far away.”Yami ended his heartfelt post, saying that this award has only added fuel to the fire and that he will continue to work hard in the future as well. He wrote, “This award is not the end of a dream; it is the beginning of a greater responsibility. It is to keep growing, to keep taking risks and to keep telling the stories that matter. Dreams come true but only when the passion refuses to stop. This is for every dreamer who is still waiting for their chance. Don’t stop believing.”
Aditya Dhar also penned an emotional note for a big win at the National Film Awards
Yami Gautam’s husband, Aditya Dhar, who is best known for his work in ‘Dhurandhar’, was also featured in ‘Article 370’, which also bagged the award for Best Feature Film at the award show on Saturday. He posted the same and time and again he and the entire team behind the film worked hard to make it a success today.He wrote in his post that, “When we started making this film, we weren’t chasing accolades. We are driven by a conviction to tell a story with honesty, courage and sincerity. To see that journey being heard by audiences across the country and now being recognized with the highest honor in Indian cinema, is truly tremendous. He ended his post with a thank you and wrote, “From the bottom of my heart… THANK YOU. This honor belongs to all of us.”‘Article 370’ is releasing in 2024, and with Yami Gautam in the lead role, the film also stars names like Priyamani, Raj Arjun, Shivam Khajuria, Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Arun Govil, Raj Zutshi, Divya Seth, and many more.