With a versatile filmography that showcases her fantastic range as an actor, Yami Gautam has carved a path for herself that's unique in its own. Be it her debut film Vicky Donor in 2012, Kaabil in 2017, Baala in 2019, or URI 2019, her bold, unconventional choices have postioned her as one of the most fearless and powerful performers who has always believed in pushing the boundaries. As the actress turns a year older, here's looking at some of her extraordinary performances that mirror her commendable trajectory.
Updated On: 2025-11-28 02:25 PM IST
Compiled by : Amarylisa Gonsalves
Dhoom Dhaam
Yami played a completely distinct character in Dhoom Dhaam. Breaking away from her previous roles, she adapted to the romantic-comedy genre with ease and delivered an impressive performance as Koyal Chadda.
Kaabil
Yami’s Supriya is an independent working woman who is blind since birth. She brought out the vulnerability and strength of the character with great sensitivity.
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From the action sequences to the dramatic portions as well as emotional sequences, Yami truly stole the show and carried the entire film on her own.
A Thursday
From the body language to the characterisations to the appearance, Yami brilliantly stepped into the skin of the intense role of Naina Jaiswal and won widespread acclaim from everyone.
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Yami stepped into the role of Kamini Maheshwari and stood out brilliantly as an opponent lawyer in the film. She delivered a very solid performance as a lawyer in this courtroom drama.
Bala
Yami delivered a delightful performance as Pari Mishra, a TikTok star bringing charm, humour, and an undercurrent of insecurity that made the character layered and memorable. Her comic timing and emotional beats contributed significantly.
Dasvi
Yami Gautam plays an IPS officer named Jyoti Deswal, who is tasked with ensuring that the uneducated politician, Gangaram Chaudhary (Abhishek Bachchan), completes his 10th-grade exams while in jail. Yami learnt the Haryanvi language and diction for her character.
Vicky Donor
Yami impressed with Hindi film debut as Ashima Roy, a strong yet vulnerable character caught between love, identity, and social stigma. She stood out even in a film driven by Ayushmann’s quirky storyline, showcasing her ability to bring depth to characters.
Chor Nikal Kar Bhaaga
In the heist thriller Chor Nikal Kar Bhaaga, Yami impressed with her commanding screen presence, bringing the character of Neha Grover to life. The film unfolded several layers of her character, which Yami Gautam has tapped into very perfectly.
Lost
Yami Gautam surprised everyone with her dynamic performance as Vidhi Sahani. She portrayed the dimensions of the character brilliantly.
URI- The Surgical Strike
Yami played RAW analyst and undercover agent Pallavi Sharma, who is fearless. Pallavi interrogates terrorists and takes part in planning the surgical strike, marking one of the very few military films where female characters have had active participation.
Haq
Yami delivered yet another remarkable performance as Shazia Bano in the film was based on the landmark Supreme Court judgment Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum. As the protagonist, she brought every nuance of emotion to the screen and stood out with her exceptional performance.
