One of Yami Gautam’s most popular films, Article 370 just bagged a major win at this year’s National Film Awards. Just a few hours ago, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced that Gautam had won the Best Actress award for her performance in the film, much to the excitement of many fans and netizens. The actress herself celebrated with her long-time partner and husband Aditya Dhar.
Yami Gautam reacts to her big win at National Film Awards
The famous actress took to her Instagram account to write a touching comment about the film and what this victory means to her and the team behind “Article 370”. “Every journey has a moment that reminds you why you never gave up. Today was that moment for me. Receiving the National Section 370 Award is an honor I will cherish for the rest of my life,” she wrote.In an official poster of the film, Gautam further commented on how amazing it feels to receive the award considering all the hard work she has put in for her career over the past 14 years. She added in the caption: “I just try 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 movies. This has been a dream I’ve had in my heart for years, and today, I accept it with immense gratitude and humility.”Talking about ‘Article 370’ and what it means to her, Gautam added, “‘Article 370’ was never just another film to me. It was a story that I believed in deeply. The fact that it was our home-made production made the realization all the more emotional and personal. Every challenge, every moment and every day on the set was driven by a common conversation and every day was driven by a common goal to tell the story.”
Yami Gautam thanks everyone who worked on the film
In her post, the actress went on to talk about her gratitude and how much she appreciates the support from the director, cast, crew, and everyone else involved in the production of the film. She also thanked the National Awards jury for awarding her the award and deeming her suitable to win the title of Best Actress for “Article 370”.She also mentioned everyone who watched the video and showed their support, sharing, “You remind us that meaningful stories will always reach our hearts, and your faith has given me the strength to keep going, even when the destination seems far away.”In her closing remarks, Yami said that winning this award only added fuel to the fire and she will continue to work hard in the future. She wrote: “This award is not the end of a dream; it is the beginning of a greater responsibility. Keep growing, keep taking risks, keep telling stories that matter. Dreams do 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 pens heart-touching words for his big win at National Film Awards
Yami Gautam’s husband Aditya Dhar, known for his work in “Dhurandhar”, also worked on “Article 370”, which also won the Best Feature Film award at Saturday’s ceremony. He posted much the same thing and reflected on how hard he and the entire team behind the film worked to make it the success it is today.“When we started making this movie, we weren’t chasing accolades,” he wrote in the post. Our beliefs drive us to tell a story with honesty, courage, and authenticity. It’s overwhelming to see this journey resonate with audiences across the country and be recognized with the highest honors in the Indian film industry. “He also thanked everyone involved in the film, including his partners, and said filmmakers have a responsibility to tell important stories. He ended his post with gratitude, writing: “From the bottom of my heart…thank you. This honor belongs to all of us.”“Article 370” will be released in 2024. In addition to starring Yami Gautam, other actors include Priyamani, Raj Arjun, Shivam Khajuria, Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Arun Govil, Raj Zutshi, Divya Seth, etc.
