Yami Gautam Dhar
| Date of Birth: | 28 November 1988 (Age 36) |
| Place of Birth: | Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Nationality: | Indian |
| Figure Measurements: | 33-25-33 |
| Net Worth: | ₹80–100 crore (~$10–12 million) |
| Height: | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Education: | Law (first year, dropped); modeling; TV actress |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Spouse: | Aditya Dhar (m. 2021) |
| Children: | Vedavid (son, b. May 2024) |
| Parents: | Mukesh Gautam, Anjali Gautam |
| Siblings: | Surilie Gautam (sister), Ojas Gautam (brother) |
| Known For: | Vicky Donor, Uri: The Surgical Strike, Bala, OMG 2, Article 370 |
Early Life & Education
Yami Gautam was born on 28 November 1988 in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, and raised in Chandigarh ☀️. Daughter of Punjabi film director Mukesh Gautam and homemaker Anjali, she initially pursued law honors before shifting to entertainment. She began her career as a model and starred in TV serials like Chand Ke Paar Chalo and Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam (2008–2010).
Career Highlights
She made her film debut with the Kannada movie Ullasa Utsaha (2010), then starred in her Hindi debut Vicky Donor (2012) — earning the Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut and a Filmfare nomination.
Supporting roles in Badlapur (2015) and Kaabil (2017) paved the way. Her most impactful performances came in Uri: The Surgical Strike and Bala (2019), both acclaimed critically and commercially. She transitioned to streaming hits like Ginny Weds Sunny (2020), Bhoot Police (2021), A Thursday and Dasvi (2022), Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga and OMG 2 (2023), and Article 370 (2024). She recently starred in Dhoom Dhaam (2025).
Works
Films & Web (comma‑separated): Ullasa Utsaha, Vicky Donor, Total Siyapaa, Action Jackson, Badlapur, Sanam Re, Junooniyat, Kaabil, Sarkar 3, Batti Gul Meter Chalu, Uri: The Surgical Strike, Bala, Ginny Weds Sunny, Bhoot Police, Shava Ni Girdhari Lal, A Thursday, Dasvi, Lost, Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga, OMG 2, Article 370, Dhoom Dhaam, Untitled film (completed).
Net Worth & Brand Endorsements
Estimated net worth of ₹80–100 crore (~$10–12 million) from films, endorsements (Glow & Lovely, Cornetto, Chevrolet), and brand campaigns. She remains one of the most marketable stars in Hindi cinema.
Awards & Recognition
- Zee Cine Award – Best Female Debut (Vicky Donor, 2012)
- Filmfare Best Female Debut nomination (Vicky Donor)
- Filmfare OTT nomination – A Thursday
- Filmfare Best Supporting Actress nomination (OMG 2)
- IIFA film awards nominations for Uri and Bala
Personal Life & Interests
Married filmmaker Aditya Dhar in June 2021, they welcomed a son Vedavid in May 2024. Gautam often attributes her evolving craft to her director-husband’s influence, advocating selecting deep, meaningful stories over commercial glamour. Known for her grounded personality, she enjoys reading, cooking and home décor.
Style & Public Perspective
Regularly featured in Times Most Desirable Women lists, she speaks candidly about fashion industry biases—once recalling being told “that lehenga is not for you” by a designer, which inspired her to define her own standards. Yami emphasizes merit over screen‑presence, crediting directors for shaping her craft.
Upcoming & Recent Projects
- Dhoom Dhaam (2025): high‑octane action film with Pratik Gandhi.
- Untitled film (completed 2025) by Aditya Dhar based on Shah Bano case, expected later in year.
Yami continues to build a balanced career blending critical acclaim, commercial viability, and select streaming success defining her as one of Hindi cinema’s most thoughtful performers.