Yami Gautam Dhar Biography: Husband, Age, Controversy, Net Worth, Height, Ethnicity, Movies, Instagram

Yami Gautam Dhar is an Indian actress widely recognised for her work in Hindi language films. She gained significant popularity following her acclaimed Hindi film debut in the 2012 comedy-drama Vicky Donor, where she played a lead role that resonated well with audiences and critics alike.

Yami Gautam’s career includes diverse roles across multiple language films, building her reputation as a versatile performer.

Profile

• Full name: Yami Gautam Dhar
• Date of birth: November 28, 1988
• Age: 37 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Actress
• Height: 5′ 3½” (1.61 m)
• Weight: 50 kg (approx)
• Eye color: Brown (approx)
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Mukesh Gautam (father), Anjali Gautam (mother)
• Siblings: Surilie Gautam (younger sister), Ojas Gautam (younger brother)
• Spouse: Aditya Dhar
• Children: Vedavid Dhar
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Hinduism (Brahmin)
• Ethnicity: Himachali-Punjabi
• Net worth: ₹40-50 crore

Early Life and Education

Yami Gautam Dhar, who is now 37 years old, was born on November 28, 1988, in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, India, and was primarily raised in Chandigarh.

She belongs to a Himachali Brahmin family; her father Mukesh Gautam is a Punjabi film director and Chief Advisor of the PTC Punjabi Network, while her mother Anjali Gautam is a homemaker. She has a younger sister, Surilie Gautam, who is also an actress, and a younger brother named Ojas Gautam.

She attended Yadvindra Public School in Chandigarh for her regular schooling. Subsequently, she enrolled in college to pursue a graduate degree in law honours at Punjab University.

While studying law, she decided to pursue an acting career at the age of 20 and left her full-time studies, later completing a part-time graduation program from Mumbai.

Personal Life

Yami Gautam is married to filmmaker Aditya Dhar, the director of Uri: The Surgical Strike. They met and became friends during the promotions of the film and their relationship developed over time based on mutual respect and shared values, rather than an instant love at first sight moment. They kept their relationship private from the media and most friends.

They were married in an intimate, traditional Hindu ceremony at her home in Himachal Pradesh on June 4, 2021, with only immediate family members present. Following her marriage, she added “Dhar” to her name. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Vedavid, on May 10, 2024.

Before her marriage to Aditya Dhar, Yami Gautam dated actor Pulkit Samrat, her co-star from the film Sanam Re, from around 2015 to 2018. The relationship ended before she met her future husband.

Career

Yami Gautam started her career as a model and then transitioned to television soap operas. Her television appearances include shows like Chand Ke Paar Chalo (2008-2009) and Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam (2009-2010). She made her feature film debut in the Kannada film Ullasa Utsaha (2010), followed by a Telugu film, Nuvvila (2011).

Her Hindi film debut in the romantic comedy Vicky Donor (2012) was a commercial and critical success, earning her several Best Female Debut awards.

Following her debut, she has appeared in films in Punjabi, Tamil, and Malayalam, as well as notable Hindi films like Badlapur (2015), Kaabil (2017), Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019), and Bala (2019).

More recent work includes direct-to-streaming films and the political thriller Article 370 (2024). She is recognized for choosing strong, performance-oriented roles.

Awards and Nominations

Yami Gautam has received several awards for her debut in Vicky Donor, including the Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut (2012), the BIG Star Entertainment Award for Most Entertaining Actor (Film) Debut – Female (2012), and the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female (2013).

Net Worth

Yami Gautam’s estimated net worth is approximately ₹40-50 crore, primarily from her acting career, brand endorsements, and partnerships.

Controversy

In July 2021, Yami Gautam was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in a case regarding an alleged FEMA violation involving foreign exchange transactions.

In March 2020, she faced accusations of disrespecting Assamese culture after a video showed her reaction to a fan. She clarified that her reaction was a self-defense response and not intended to offend.

Social Media

• Instagram: @yamigauta
• X: @yamigautam

Filmography

• Ullasa Utsaha (2010)
• Nuvvila (2011)
• Vicky Donor (2012)
• Badlapur (2015)
• Uri: The Surgical Strike (2019)
• Bala (2019)
• Article 370 (2024)