Legendary filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma commended actress Yami Gautam for winning the Best Actress award at the 72nd National Film Awards. Varma praised Gautam for her dedication, risk-taking, and unwavering belief. The award recognized her performance in the political thriller ‘Article 370’.
The filmmaker expressed his admiration for Gautam’s journey in a heartfelt note shared on social media. He highlighted her sincerity, commitment to her craft, and the passion she brought to the film. ‘Article 370’ is a movie based on the revocation of Article 370 in 2019, which granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir.
Varma emphasized the significance of Gautam’s personal growth and the challenges she overcame to achieve this recognition. The film ‘Article 370’ received three awards at the National Film Awards, including Best Music and Best Feature Film. The awards are evaluated by a jury chaired by acclaimed filmmaker Jayaraj, with the ceremony traditionally held in New Delhi.
