“I remember for the longest time whenever and wherever we would travel, people would chant, ‘How’s The Josh?’.” – Yami Gautam

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It’s been three years since URI: The Surgical Strike …and what an overwhelming response it got then… In fact, the impact of this fabulously made film still remains as deep as ever. Yami Gautam, the female protagonist in the film who went from strength to strength after this film, has wonderful memories of this film directed by Aditya Dhar who incidentally is Yami’s husband now. Clocking three is indeed a big thing and so we caught up with Yami to find out her reflections on URI: The Surgical Strike.

Uniting the entire nation in one emotion of patriotism, URI: The Surgical Strike broke all records in 2019. While the film infused the ‘josh’ in the country, Yami Gautam inspired many young girls with her character of an Intelligence Officer.

Yami Gautam, has always impressed the audience more so for her flair for essaying diverse and strong female characters. But undoubtedly, she impressed the audience and critics alike with her ‘on point’ performance in the film.

As URI: The Surgical Strike clocks three years, Yami Gautam takes a stroll down the nostalgic lane. Here, she talks about her character, reactions, how the country would chant ‘how’s the Josh’ and more.

Tell us about your character in the film?

I look back at URI and my character Pallavi Sharma with a lot of fondness. It is a part where the director trusted me with a very assertive character, someone who shouldered a very crucial responsibility and became a part of the most successful collaboration for a mission. I am extremely fortunate to have gotten this opportunity of being a part of an outstanding script. URI is one of the finest team works I have seen in my career.

How did the audience react to your character?

The love and respect it earned from the Army and the audience made it even more special. I remember for the longest time whenever and wherever we would travel, people would chant, ‘How’s The Josh?’. It felt like the entire country had come together. It felt like a wave and a beautiful sync within the country that was celebrating the Indian Army. So, the film will always remain very close to my heart.”

What’s next in the pipeline for you?

Multiple releases are on the horizon. I have A Thursday, Dasvi, OMG2, LOST, Dhoom Dhaam and an untitled project in the pipeline.