In a year full of performances and big-screen moments, one name has consistently stood out — Yami Gautam Dhar. With Haq, the actor not only delivered one of the most impactful films of the year but also cemented her position as one of the finest performers working in Indian cinema today. Haq has emerged as both a critical success and an emotional touchstone, resonating deeply with audiences across the country.
Reflecting on the film’s reception in a recent interview, Yami shared, “Haq is also one of the best critiqued film of my career and anyone who's watched it has come out saying that we really touched with the film and I have so many messages which are so personal. I genuinely believe the credit goes to everyone. It's never one person, it's never one person's journey, it's never one person's success and I work with that spirit so I can never own up and say this was mine or this was my film.”
That humility mirrors the spirit of Haq itself — a film that doesn’t shout for attention but quietly leaves a lasting impact. Critics have unanimously praised Yami’s restraint, emotional intelligence, and internalised performance, calling it one of the strongest female-led portrayals of the year. The applause has been consistent, not just for the writing or direction, but for the way Yami inhabits her character with honesty and conviction.
Speaking about her connection to the role, she added, “I really believed in the subject, I really did. Whatever my understanding was of the character, whatever I could understand her emotional depth, her journey, what it must be, even though the film was an amalgamation of fiction and reality both, to make it universal, to make it relatable to you, to anyone, anyone who watches it, regardless of even gender, let alone community or caste or background was very important for me.”
This belief shows on screen. In Haq Yami allows the story to lead, never overpowering it, trusting silence as much as dialogue. She had many powerful dialogues and monologues, but also gut-wrenching scenes where her eyes did the acting. After powerful turns in recent years, Haq feels like the culmination of an artistic journey — confident, fearless, and deeply rooted in storytelling. As 2025 unfolds, it’s becoming increasingly clear: when it comes to performances that matter, that linger, and that move people, this year belongs to Yami Gautam Dhar.