Actor Yami Gautam traveled to the holy city of Ayodhya to seek divine blessings ahead of the theatrical debut of her upcoming movie Nai Naveli. Marking her very first visit to the historic pilgrimage destination, the actor paid homage at the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and visited Hanumangarhi. Dressed in an elegant yellow sari, her spiritual presence drew admiration from devotees and onlookers as she immersed herself in religious rituals just ahead of the film's scheduled release on October 16.
Spiritual rituals across sacred shrines
Upon landing in the temple town, Gautam commenced her pilgrimage by paying obeisance directly to Lord Ram at the newly built Ram Janmabhoomi complex. Following her initial worship, she proceeded to the revered Hanumangarhi shrine, where she offered prayers to Lord Hanuman. Inside the temple precincts, the actor sat in deep contemplation and recited the Hanuman Chalisa with devotion. As part of her scheduled tour across the city, she also participated in an event organized at the iconic Ram Ki Paidi ghats, combining cultural engagement with promotions for her project.
An emotional milestone after 14 years
Reflecting on her visit, Gautam described the journey as an exceptionally emotional and blessed milestone for both herself and her family. She noted that securing the opportunity to visit the revered town after a patient wait of 14 years made the experience profoundly personal and uplifting. The actor affirmed that coming to the city before the release of Nai Naveli was intended to seek divine fortune from Lord Ram and Lord Hanuman for the entire cast and crew.
Early milestones and television origins
Yami Gautam Dhar built her career starting out in print and commercial modeling before transitioning into television broadcasting with the serial Chand Ke Paar Chalo. Her entry into cinema occurred through the Kannada feature Ullasa Uthsaha. She subsequently earned mainstream acclaim through the romantic comedy-drama Vicky Donor, an effort that secured her the Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut. In subsequent years, she took on pivotal supporting parts across gripping suspense projects, earning praise for Badlapur and Kaabil.
Critical acclaim and National Award recognition
Across her career, Gautam Dhar has secured one National Film Award, two Screen Awards, and a Zee Cine Award, alongside receiving three competitive Filmfare Award nominations. Her commercial footprint expanded significantly with box office triumphs including OMG 2 and the high-stakes political thriller Article 370. Her commanding lead performance in Article 370 brought her the National Film Award for Best Actress. Audiences and critics alike also widely lauded her portrayal of Shah Bano in the legal drama Haq.
