Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar celebrate ‘Article 370”s win at the National Film Awards and thank the fans and crew who helped make the film the success it is today. (Instagram)
One of Yami Gautam’s most loved films, ‘Article 370’ has just bagged a big win at the National Film Awards this year. Just hours ago, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced that Gautam won the Best Actress Award for her performance in the film, which received praise from many audiences and netizens.
The actress celebrated the same with her long-time partner and husband Aditya Dhar.
Yami Gautam reacts to her big win at National Film Awards
The famous actress wrote, on her Instagram account, an emotional note about the movie and how important the win was to her and the team behind the movie “Article 370.” “In every journey there is a moment that reminds you why you never give 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,” she wrote.Along with one of the official posters of the film, Gautam also commented on how amazing the award is considering all the efforts she has put into her career over the past 14 years. She added in the caption: “I have simply tried to stay true to my craft, work honestly 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 that I have carried in my heart for years, and today I receive it with great gratitude and humility.”
Speaking about ‘Article 370’ and what it means to her, Gautam added, “Article 370 was not just another film for me. It was a story I believed in deeply. The fact that it was our home-grown production makes this appreciation even more emotional and personal. Every challenge, every conversation, every day on the set was driven by one common goal, which is to tell this story with honesty and conviction.”
Yami Gautam thanks everyone involved in the film
In her post, the actress went on to talk about how grateful she feels and how grateful she is for the support she received from the director, cast, crew and everyone involved in the making of the film. She also thanked the National Award jury for granting her the award and considering her qualified to receive the title of Best Actress for the movie Article 370.She also mentioned all the people who watched the film and offered their support, saying, “You reminded us that meaningful stories will always find their way into people’s hearts,” adding, “Your faith gave me the strength to keep moving forward, even when the destination seemed far away.”Yami concluded her honest post, noting that this award only added fuel to the fire, and that she will continue to work hard in the future as well. She wrote: “This award is not the end of a dream; it is the beginning of a greater responsibility. To continue to grow, to continue to take risks, to continue to tell stories that matter. Dreams come true but only when passion refuses to give up. This award is for every dreamer who is still waiting for their moment.”
Never stop believing.”
Aditya Dhar also writes an emotional note about the big win at the National Film Awards
Yami Gautam’s husband Aditya Dhar, who is best known for his work in the film ‘Dhurandhar’, also starred in the film ‘Article 370’, which also bagged the Best Feature Film award at the award ceremony on Saturday. He posted almost the same thing and looked back at the time when he and the entire team behind the film worked hard to achieve the success it has today.“When we set out to make this film, we weren’t after awards,” he wrote in his post.
Conviction drove us to tell the story with honesty, courage and sincerity. To see this journey resonate with audiences across the country and now be recognized with the highest honor in Indian cinema, is truly remarkable.” He also thanked everyone who worked on the film, including his partner, and noted that filmmakers have a great responsibility to tell important stories.
He concluded his post with gratitude and wrote: “From the bottom of my heart…thank you. This honor belongs to all of us.”
‘Article 370’ was released in 2024, and with Yami Gautam in the lead role, the film also starred names like Priyamani, Raj Arjun, Shivam Khajuria, Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Arun Govil, Raj Zutshi, Divya Seth, and many more.