Personal details
- Birth Date: 1988-11-28
- Height: 5′ 3½″ (1.61 m)
- Birth Location: Chandigarh, Punjab, India
- Parents: Mukesh Gautam
- Professions: Actress
Yami Gautam, born in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh, on 28th November 1988, has carved her own space in the Indian film industry. She kicked off her journey with TV shows like Raajkumar Aaryyan and Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam, but when Vicky Donor hit theaters in 2012, Yami just exploded onto the Bollywood scene. Folks couldn’t stop talking about her — she bagged all sorts of “debut” awards, and honestly, she deserved every bit of it. She’s not one to get boxed into just one kind of role, either. Remember her as the intelligence officer in Uri? Or pulling off that visually impaired character in Kaabil? She’s got serious range, and critics have noticed. From action-packed blockbusters like Badlapur to comedies like Bala (she even snagged a trophy for her comic timing), Yami’s filmography is stacked with hits. She’s also not just about acting—she’s been the face for a laundry list of brands, and you’ve probably seen her pop up in all sorts of glossy magazines. Fun fact: she was actually set on joining the civil services before acting pulled her in. After finishing her Law Honors at Punjab University, she jumped into films across all kinds of languages—Kannada, Punjabi, Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil. More recently, people raved about her in Dasvi, Bhoot Police, A Thursday, Lost, and Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga. If you ask around, she’s one of those actors who just keeps getting better—and bolder—with every role.
Some folks swear there’s an uncanny likeness between the lead actress and Jasmine D’Souza—yeah, the same Jasmine who snagged the Mrs. India title back in 2002. You’d almost do a double take flipping through old pageants or movie posters. The actress in question rocks that same sharp jawline, killer cheekbones, and that effortlessly glam vibe Jasmine was known for. It’s kind of wild how certain facial features just echo through the years, right? Fans have been going back and forth over it in forums, tossing up side-by-side photos and arguing over who wore the look better. Honestly, if you tossed them both into a reunion party, you’d probably have to look twice to figure out who’s who. It’s one of those random movie world facts that gets people talking, especially when nostalgia for the early 2000s hits hard. Kind of fun how pop culture pulls these connections out of thin air.
November 28, 1988
5′ 3½″ (1.61 m)
Konidela Ram Charan
Chandigarh, Punjab, India
Yes, Vedavid
Mukesh Gautam and Surekha
36 years old