Was Yami Gautam Sidelined For Political Films? Actor Sets Record Straight At Rising Bharat Summit 2026 | Bollywood News

Last Updated:February 27, 2026, 19:35 IST

Yami Gautam responds to whether she was denied work for politically charged films like Article 370 at the News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, calling it a ‘new Hindustan.’

At a time when India’s global identity is being shaped not just by economic policy but by cinema, sport and culture, conversations around storytelling have also evolved. At the News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026, themed Strength Within, actor Yami Gautam addressed whether her choice of politically charged films ever cost her professional opportunities.

Responding to the question — “Kabhi aapke saath aisa nahi hua ki certain film makers said main aapko cast karta but you did that film toh uske baad I don’t want to cast you?” — Yami offered a candid reflection.

“Not off late. Shayad ho sakta hai ki ek point hoga kuch 3-4 saal pahle ki aisa agar koi sochte bhi honge. But abhi jaha hum khade hai, jis tarah ki filmein main kar rahi hu ya mujhe directors jis tarah ki films offer kar rahe hai, I don’t see that now.”

‘Keeping Politics Aside, It’s A Well-Made Film’

Yami, who has headlined films such as Article 370 and Haq, emphasised that cinema ultimately stands on craft and conviction.

“Infact, someone messaged also that keeping politics aside, we could not deny that whatever our political inclination might be, but this is a well made film, chaahe woh Article 370 ho, ya Haq ho and it did made us question that what we are believing is that right? Or let’s look at it in another way also.”

For the actor, the power of cinema lies in its ability to provoke thought rather than dictate conclusions.

“And I think that’s the power of cinema somewhere and that’s the power of truth jo bohot transparent hota hai. Camera bohot transparent hota hai. Woh ek bareeki pakad leta hai, woh ek nafs na ki sirf ek performer ki but of that writer and that intention of that writer and the director ki woh kya hai.”

‘Ye Ek Naya Hindustan Hai’

Placing the conversation in the broader context of a changing India, Yami said the industry itself is evolving.

“And I think waqt jaisi ki keh rahe hai ye ek naya Hindustan hai. Toh ye ek modern cinema hai jaha par badlav yaha bhi zaruri hai aur bilkul woh badlav dikhega.”

Her remarks reflected the larger sentiment echoed across the Rising Bharat Summit — that India’s emergence today is visible not only in economic growth charts but on podiums, red carpets and global stages. From sporting milestones to cinematic debates, the country’s cultural voice is asserting itself with confidence and clarity.

For Yami Gautam, that confidence also means standing by one’s choices — and trusting that audiences will judge films on merit, not perception.