Actor Yami Gautam has addressed recent media reports suggesting she received a substantial fee for her cameo appearance in the film Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which was directed by her husband, Aditya Dhar. The actor clarified the nature of her involvement during a recent appearance on Madhuri Dixit’s quiz show, Kon Honar Crorepati, where she was present to promote her upcoming project, Nayyi Navelli.
The discussion regarding her film appearance was sparked by the show’s host, Madhuri Dixit, who mentioned that she had seen and enjoyed the record-breaking sequel. Dixit inquired whether Yami’s husband had compensated her for the brief role. In response, Yami dismissed the claims of a large payout as inaccurate. “I read somewhere that I got a very big fat cheque for the cameo, and I was like, ‘What is this?’ But I think some things are priceless,” she stated during the episode. She further explained that her husband had requested her participation for good luck, and she found the experience of being directed by one of the industry's finest directors to be more valuable than monetary compensation.
In Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Yami portrays the character Shazia Bano, an undercover nurse and Indian agent operating in Pakistan. The film, which serves as a sequel to the 2025 release Dhurandhar, features an ensemble cast including Ranveer Singh, Arjun Rampal, Rakesh Bedi, Danish Pandor, Sanjay Dutt, and Sara Arjun. Both films in the series have achieved significant commercial success, with a combined global box office collection exceeding Rs 3,200 crore.
Beyond her professional commitments, the show provided a platform for Yami to discuss personal memories, specifically her food cravings during her first pregnancy. She recounted the period around the trailer launch for her film Article 370, where she publicly announced she was expecting her first child. Following the conclusion of the press conference, Yami shared her immediate desire to celebrate the news with traditional Maharashtrian delicacies, specifically mentioning puran poli and ukadiche modak.
Madhuri Dixit contributed to the conversation by reflecting on her own experiences with pregnancy cravings. She noted that while she did not experience typical cravings with all her children, she developed a particular fondness for spicy food during her second pregnancy. She added that her son has since maintained a preference for highly spiced meals within their family.
The exchange between the two actors highlighted both the personal and professional facets of Yami’s life, moving from the commercial performance of high-budget cinema to personal anecdotes. The episode of Kon Honar Crorepati, which features this interaction, is part of the show's regular schedule, airing from Monday to Saturday at 9 pm on Sony Marathi, with digital streaming available on Sony LIV.
The segment underscored the professional dynamic between Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar, as well as the public's continued interest in the behind-the-scenes details of the successful Dhurandhar franchise. As Yami prepares for the release of Nayyi Navelli, her television appearances continue to serve as a key promotional channel for her upcoming work.
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