YAMI GAUTAM BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, MOVIES

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Yami Gautam is an Indian actress known for her powerful performances in Hindi films. Born on 28 November 1988 in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, she made her Bollywood debut with Vicky Donor and earned acclaim for films like Uri, A Thursday and Article 370.

Early Life

Yami Gautam was born on 28 November 1988 in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh. She studied law before pursuing acting, beginning her career in television with the serial Chand Ke Paar Chalo.

Personal Life

Yami married filmmaker Aditya Dhar on 4 June 2021, and the couple welcomed their son Vedavid on 10 May 2024.

Career and Breakthrough

Gautam made her film debut with Vicky Donor (2012), which was both a critical and commercial success. She went on to star in Badlapur (2015), Kaabil (2017) and Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019). Her performances in the thrillers A Thursday (2022) and Article 370 (2024) earned her widespread critical acclaim.

She went on to star in the Netflix comedy Dhoom Dhaam (premiered 14 February 2025) and the courtroom drama Haq (released 7 November 2025, streaming on Netflix from January 2026), and resumed work after motherhood as the lead of the horror-comedy Nayyi Navelli.

Popular Movies

• Vicky Donor (2012)
• Badlapur (2015)
• Kaabil (2017)
• Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)
• Bala (2019)
• A Thursday (2022)
• Article 370 (2024)
• Dhoom Dhaam (2025)
• Haq (2025)

Awards and Achievements

Yami Gautam won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in Article 370 (2024) at the 72nd National Film Awards, with the honours presented in September 2026 — the biggest recognition of her career — alongside Filmfare nominations and critics' awards for A Thursday and Article 370.

Upcoming Projects

Gautam plays Mohini, a mysterious new bride, in the horror-comedy Nayyi Navelli (directed by Balaji Mohan, releasing in theatres on 16 October 2026); its first song, 'Bhabhi Tabaahi', features her wedding-look first look.

FAQs

What is the age of Yami Gautam?
Yami Gautam was born on 28 November 1988. As of 2026, she is 37 years old.

What are the most popular movies of Yami Gautam?
Her most popular movies include Vicky Donor, Uri: The Surgical Strike, Bala, A Thursday and Article 370.