Yami Gautam: Lesser-known facts about the 'Kaabil' actress

One of the successful actors who rose from TV to Bollywood, Yami Gautam has become a popular name in the industry. From debuting with Ayushmann Khurrana in Vicky Donor to Uri: The Surgical Strike, she has managed to make a place for herself in industry and has won many hearts. However, not many know much about the actor Yami Gautam and her background. Here is a list of some unknown or lesser-known facts about Yami Gautam:

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Lesser-known facts about Yami Gautam

1. Debut with South Indian movie: Most of us are not aware that Yami Gautam made her first film in Kannada titled Ullasa Utsaha. She was paired against South Indian superstar Ganesh in the film. Also, she has delivered a number of films before signing Vicky Donor. She has also worked in Kannada, Telugu, Punjabi, Malayalam and Tamil film industries
2. A law student: According to reports, Yami Gautam was a law student in Chandigarh. But soon she pursued her passion for an acting career and left law halfway. However, Yami Gautam played the role of a lawyer in Shree Narayan Singh’s directorial Batti Gul Meter Chalu. The film also featured Shraddha Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor in lead roles. Also read: 'That’s Where It Had All Begun For Me': Yami Gautam Celebrates 7 Years Of 'Vicky Donor', Reminisces Her Journey With Throwback Pictures
3. Pole dancing: Yami Gautam is a trained pole dancer. With her photos and videos shared on social media, one can see her passion for dance and fitness. Yami once shared a video to showcase her pole dancing skills. It is reportedly noticed that the Kaabil actor has joined Aarifa’s Bhinderwala’s pole dancing class
4. Yami Gautam is an environment lover: A few months ago, Yami Gautam has set up her own greenhouse in her home in Himachal Pradesh. In an interview with another media publication, Yami Gautam once informed that she has started organic farming last year on a small scale and that she loves to learn more about eco-friendly equipment and new techniques of farming. She is also an animal lover
5. Yami’s father is a Punjabi film director: Yami Gautam’s father Mukesh Gautam is a Punjabi film director. He is known for his movies like Ek Noor and Akhiyaan Udeekdian. Moreover, Yami’s sister Surilie Gautam is also an actor. She acted in movies like Power Cut Along and also appeared in TV serial Meet Mila De Rabba.

Movies of Yami Gautam

Yami Gautam is remembered for her role in Badlapur, which also featured Varun Dhawan in the lead role. Later, she also worked with Bollywood star Hrithik Roshan in Kaabil. Two years after the movie was released in India, the film was released in China as well. Kaabil received great reviews from the critics and fans praised Hrithik and Yami for their performance in the film. Yami has most recently been a part of Uri: The Surgical Strike, in which her performance was appreciated by critics and audiences alike. Her upcoming projects include Bala, which also features Aushmann Khurrana in the lead role.

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