The 70th National Film Awards ceremony is taking place at Vigyan Bhawan in Delhi today, and it’s a special day for Yami Gautam. Her father, filmmaker Mukesh Gautam, the genius behind Baghi Di Dhee in 2022, has clinched the prestigious award in the Best Punjabi Film category. Yami couldn’t contain her pride after her father’s remarkable win and recently confessed that words fail to capture the depth of her emotions.
Yami Gautam, the talented actress, took to Instagram on Tuesday to share the heartwarming news of her father Mukesh Gautam’s triumph at the National Film Awards 2024. As she watched the ceremony unfold on TV, she captured the moment with photos from the live telecast. The images showcase her father receiving the award from India’s President Droupadi Murmu on the grand stage.
Witnessing her father’s latest achievement, Yami became overwhelmed with emotion and declared herself a “proud daughter.” Reflecting on his challenging journey, she shared that it has been one of the most difficult paths she has ever witnessed in her life.
In a heartfelt caption accompanying the post, Yami wrote, “A very emotional moment as my father, Shri Mukesh Gautam, received his first National Award as a director for his film – ‘Baghi Di Dhee’. Emotions cannot be expressed in words. I am such a proud daughter.” She went on to praise her father’s unwavering passion for his work and his unyielding commitment to honesty and ethics, stating, “Your family is proud of you, papa.”
In an interview with Times of India, Mukesh Gautam, Yami’s father, shared his elation after being announced as a winner at the National Film Awards in August this year. He described the feeling as wonderful and highlighted the challenges faced by his film, Baghi Di Dhee, including budget constraints and limited resources.
The ongoing National Film Awards ceremony has seen the felicitation of various celebrities, including Rishab Shetty, AR Rahman, Neena Gupta, and Sooraj Barjatya.
As for Yami Gautam, her most recent appearance was in the political action thriller, Article 370, released earlier this year in February. It’s clear that talent runs in the family, and Yami’s father’s success is a testament to the power of perseverance and dedication in the world of filmmaking.
