# Yami Gautam wins Best Actress National Award for Article 370

2026-09-22T15:46:49+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

Yami Gautam won the Best Actress National Award at the 72nd National Film Awards for her performance in Article 370. The award was presented by President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat. Speaking to the media, Gautam said she was still taking in the significance of the moment and advised aspiring artistes to work with dedication. The film Article 370 won three awards: Best Feature Film, Best Actress, and Best Music Direction. The film is based on the 2019 revocation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status under Article 370. Aditya Dhar, who produced the film and received the Best Feature Film award, said he hoped to return next year for his film Dhurandhar. Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared the Best Actor award, Mammootty for Bramayugam and Kartik Aaryan for Chandu Champion.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All three sources frame the story as a celebratory industry event, with no critical or political framing of the film's subject. The coverage is uniform straight reporting focused on the winners' reactions and the ceremony details. The film Article 370, which depicts the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir's special status, won multiple awards without any source noting controversy or dissent. The only concrete watch item is whether Dhurandhar qualifies for next year's awards.

## Coverage

- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/yami-gautam-reacts-to-best-actress-national-award-win-do-your-work-with-honesty-one-day-you-will-reach-your-destination/articleshow/134414877.cms>
  Straight reporting of Yami Gautam's reaction, no political framing
- hindustantimes.com (neutral report) <https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/as-aditya-dhar-wins-best-feature-film-national-award-for-article-370-he-hopes-to-return-next-year-for-dhurandhar-101790081385685.html>
  Straight reporting of award wins and reactions, no political slant
- ndtv.com (neutral report) <https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/mujhe-bahut-kuch-seekhna-baaki-hai-yami-gautam-reacts-to-her-first-national-award-win-12082700>
  Focus on Aditya Dhar's viral emotional reaction video
- ndtv.com (neutral report) <https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/mujhe-bahut-kuch-seekhna-baaki-hai-yami-gautam-reacts-to-her-first-national-award-win-12082700#publisher=newsstand>
  Focus on Aditya Dhar's viral emotional reaction video
- ndtv.com (neutral report) <https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/video-proud-husband-aditya-dhars-emotional-reaction-to-yami-gautams-national-award-win-goes-viral-12082369#publisher=newsstand>
  Focus on Aditya Dhar's viral emotional reaction video

Tags: Aditya Dhar, Article 370, Kartik Aaryan, Mammootty, National Film Awards, Yami Gautam
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