Yami’s challenge...

Making it on your own in Bollywood is difficult, says the actress

In an industry where a slew of star children are gearing up for their launch into Hindi filmdom, actress Yami Gautam says making it in Bollywood all by herself has been challenging. Born in a Himachali family, Yami ventured into Bollywood in 2012 with Vicky

Donor and has since featured in hits like Badlapur and Kaabil. She also did movies like Total Siyappa and Sarkar 3.

Talking about her career, Yami said, “I am just working and looking ahead. I am a very focused person. Of course, I feel very happy. There was I time when I Youtubed myself and looked at my old ads when I was absolutely new. But having said that I am very happy and proud because making it on your own in this industry it is very challenging. It is not that easy. But I love that challenge.” Yami says the challenge gives her a high and she is happy to establish her presence “slowly and steadily”. She will next be seen in Batti Gul Meter Chalu with Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor. Ego wars are often heard of with two actresses in a film. What does she have to say? “I think such notions are just absolutely blown out of proportion to another level... I think in today’s time, it’s all about work and focusing at your own self and being secure at what you are doing. There is competition obviously, but at the same time, there is room for everybody to express themselves and be themselves and exploit the potential to the maximum,” Yami said.