Yami Gautam is a name that goes with incredible acting and wise script choices. With more than a decade in the acting industry, she is one of those actresses who has given back-to-back hit performances, consistently and films that have become massive successes. There have been several projects that she has carried entirely on her shoulders and led to great acclaim. Her filmography reflects her versatility and range.
She has portrayed characters across genres and tried something new every time, whether it is thought-provoking films, intense drama, action, social narratives, or pure entertainers. She knows how to prove her strength as an actor with every performance. Right from her impressive debut in Vicky Donor to her recent work in Dhoom Dhaam, she has time and again delivered impactful portrayals that have earned admiration from critics and audiences alike.
Up next is her highly-awaited film Haq, which is releasing this week. She is set to impress once again with her powerful portrayal of Shah Bano. Inspired by the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment in the Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum case, Haq stars Yami Gautam as Bano and Emraan Hashmi as her husband. The film is a gripping drama rooted in the real-life story of a courageous Muslim woman who stood up for her rights in the late 1970s after being abandoned by her husband.
Early reviews are out, and Yami’s performance is once again receiving commendable praise. It is being hailed as yet another career best performance of Yami. The way she gets into the skin of the character feels authentic, natural, and emotionally connecting. Her monologue in the film is hard-hitting and has the potential to encourage women going through similar struggles to speak up. Her acting is inspiring and leaves a mark on women facing such battles. Directed by Suparn Varma and produced by Vineet Jain, the film is set to hit theatres on November 7, 2025.