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Yami Gautam Almost Quit Bollywood for Himachal Life
3 Aug
Summary
- Yami Gautam considered leaving Bollywood for Himachal Pradesh.
- Success of 'Uri' and 'Bala' transformed her career trajectory.
- She now focuses on content-driven roles and unconventional characters.

Yami Gautam has revealed that she nearly quit Bollywood before her career was revitalized by the success of "Uri: The Surgical Strike" and "Bala" in 2019. Following her debut in "Vicky Donor," Gautam found it difficult to secure substantial roles. This led her to contemplate leaving the film industry and returning to her home in Himachal Pradesh to lead a different life.
However, the tremendous success of "Uri" and subsequently "Bala" dramatically altered her career path. These films provided the breakthrough she had been seeking, shifting her focus towards content-driven projects and unique character portrayals. She has since starred in critically acclaimed films like "A Thursday," "Dasvi," and "Article 370."