Yami Gautam on praising Dhurandhar: After reading the script, I wish I was a boy
Yami Gautam Dhar shared that after reading the script of husband Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar, she joked that she wished she was a man because the role was so powerful. However, the actor made it clear that she never expects to work in her husband’s films and keeps work and marriage completely separate.
Yami Gautam Dhar has shared this while reading husband Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster film. stalwart Given how powerful the role was, the script briefly made her wish she had been a man. Despite her praise for the story, the actor has said that she keeps a clear boundary between her personal and professional life, even though Aditya’s film continues to dominate the box office.
in an interview with News18 Shosha Before Dhurandhaar went on floors, Yami shared how strongly the story resonates with her as an actor. She said, “When I read his next script, I told him it was one of those rare moments when I wished I was a boy. The script is so brilliant. It’s a wonderful world.” “Nonetheless, I have no such expectation. We respect that professional line. I don’t think that line should be blurred. We are very clear about that.”
Emphasizing on the understanding shared between them, Yami said that Aditya’s creative decisions always come first. He said, “If he feels that someone else is better suited for the part he is writing, I would have absolutely no objection to that. That understanding was there from the beginning.” In particular, Yami was still accepted stalwartAditya thanked him in the film’s credit slate.
Yami and Aditya’s first meeting took place here set of Uri: The Surgical StrikeAnd their relationship turned into a marriage with an intimate ceremony in 2021. In May 2024, the couple welcomed their child Vedavid, marking a new chapter in their lives.
Earlier this year, Yami had talked about embracing motherhood and the emotional changes it brought about. She shared, “Motherhood is treating me so well. I’m absolutely loving it. I have so many emotions. It’s been over a year now but it feels like a lifetime. Even when I’m talking, all I can think of is his images and things like what I was doing when I was about to arrive and what he does in the morning now.”
Reflecting on balancing work and personal life, the actor spoke about how the industry has evolved. “There was a time when actresses were asked to hide their marriage and motherhood. A lot has changed today. I am still here. We are still talking. I am happy that I am continuing to work. This industry is giving us space to be ourselves. It is great that I can work and focus on my personal life. In my case, I am also very fortunate that my mother is there for both me and Aditya when we are at work and shooting. exist for.”
Highlighting the family support system, she said, “It is said that your child is like a heart beating outside your body and it is absolutely true. You cannot trust anyone other than your own people to take care of your heart, and who better than your mother! They all get involved – my father, my sister and sometimes Aditya takes the side of the family. It is good. I would like to tell anyone who is thinking of getting married or having kids. Yes, please do. Marriage and motherhood are the most beautiful feelings.”
On the work front, Yami was Last seen in courtroom drama RightCo-starring Emraan Hashmi. The film is based on the Shah Bano case and has received strong criticism for its performance.