Having patiently observe my Naani as she would make ‘Kaajal’ at home for us girls, whenever we would visit her during summer holidays, has left me with some really sweet memories- the fresh scent of the burnt oil wick, smeared with ghar-ka ghee & then stuffing it in a small antique container,which I still posses 🙂
Finally, made ‘kaajal’ myself today & the feeling took me back to those innocent & much-treasured memory lanes ❤️
Thank you for all the love, always ! To happy health & mind 💫✨
‘Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self’
#dhanurasana – increases spinal strength & flexibility, strengthens lungs, legs (esp upper thigh), back muscles, relieves stiff shoulders, amongst many other benefits
Happy health 🙂
Throwback to day 1 of 💇🏻♀️ for the role of ‘Pallavi/Jasmine’ in ‘URI-the surgical strike’ !
Hairstyle is not just a part of your vanity but is very instrumental in creating a distinct look for every character. But going this short with length, was a concern for people around, coz for some reason long hair are associated with the notion of ‘conventional beauty’ in the industry, society etc. I myself was so attached to the idea of being so ‘particular’ about my hair-length, that just an inch of extra hair-chop would make me go in a state of shock. That silly 🙈🙄
But I dint think twice when my director @adityadharfilms proposed the idea of me getting a short-Bob done for the character & to avoid the use of wigs, in order to make the look authentic. It got me very excited & just went ahead. I remember that moment of feeling so light & uninhibited not just as a person- with breaking the stereotypes associated with physical attributes in this business & other’ perspective of YOU but also genuinely giving-in as an actor & create something new. A number of of our senior artistes, India & abroad have done the same seamlessly & I wish to be on that path, whenever I get an opportunity 🙏🏻
P.S.. thank you Shefu & Shim.. for being the most amazing karta-Dharta of my 💇🏻♀️💁🏻♀️💜
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“I remember when I first began living in Mumbai in 2009. The Ganesh Chaturthi festival was on, it was raining, and everyone lived in apartments where the curtains were forever open, yet no one peeped. And here I was, my idea of Mumbai was influenced by Karan Johar movies of St Xavier’s College, sea-facing bungalows and lots of open space,” recalls our August digital cover star @yamigautam in the Kindness Issue. Link in bio for more.
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On @yamigautam: Satin jacket @rajdeep.ranawat.official via @ogaanindia’s online store. Rose-gold diamond cuff, rose-gold diamond ring; both @herstoryjewels.
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Photographer: @sushantchhabria/ @inega.in
Styling: @divyakdsouza/ @inega.in
Art direction: @prashish_moore
Words: @kavereeb
Hair: @mikedesir/ @animacreatives
Make-up: @akgunmanisali / @inega.in
Production: @p.productions_
Assisted by: @khushi46 (styling), @thismichellelobo (intern)
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#ELLEAugust #YamiGautam #Bollywood #Celebrity
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“I’m really passionate about education. When I was young, we had started a school for underprivileged kids in Chandigarh, and my grandfather, who’s no more, was its principal. I belong to a middle-class family and all of us understand the value and importance of the right education for every child,” says our August cover digital star @yamigautam in the Kindness Issue. Read more via link in bio.
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On @yamigautam: Silk bustier, linen trousers, linen jacket; all @ekaco via @ogaanindia’s online store. Leather and stainless steel necklace @enindedesign.
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Photographer: @sushantchhabria/ @inega.in
Styling: @divyakdsouza/ @inega.in
Art direction: @prashish_moore
Words: @kavereeb
Hair: @mikedesir/ @animacreatives
Make-up: @akgunmanisali / @inega.in
Production: @p.productions_
Assisted by: @khushi46 (styling), @thismichellelobo (intern)
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#ELLEAugust #YamiGautam #Bollywood #Celebrity
‘Yoga is not a work-out, it is work-in…’
#vrikshasana/tree-pose – Improves balance & stability in legs, among many other benefits !
Happy health 🧡
This post is very personal…
Having suffered a serious neck injury, Iv always had to be extra cautious – esp owing to the fact the amount of physical exertion due to dance , workout, non stop travel, physical activity, action, painful footwear etc etc & this list is endless, resonates with being an actor… somehow it’s always been about never expressing the pain beneath the surface & rather conditioning your ownself to bear it & like its said,,,the show must go on…
But this lockdown, I got to explore something which I couldn’t before ! Everytime I would try practising Yoga, I would be left more in pain owing to my condition, hence my experience never encouraged me to continue.. but this time I self-tutored my way through & allowed my body to heal itself inside out and it has worked like never before ! This lockdown was not about ‘looking fit’ or ‘ workout of the day’ … it was the time where I listened & just went with the flow ! I am no expert (which you shall clearly see in the images😋) ! I took my first baby step towards this journey, which shall not stop …
A special thanks to @sarvesh_shashi & @smeghe for being instrumental in this soulful endeavour.. I am sure you can’t wait to meet & make those necessary corrections which you shall be tempted to make as soon as you see them 😋☺️
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Our August digital cover star @yamigautam doesn’t like to party or to network–”I can’t act when I’m not acting,” she says. She’d rather stay home and bake; or go to Himachal Pradesh where she’s bought a 100-year-old property and where she intends to start organic farming; or just make her special blend of odourless creams. If you ask nicely, she may even entertain you with her mimicry (her version of fellow Himachali Kangana Ranaut is top of the pops). Read the full story from the Kindness Issue via link in bio.
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On @yamigautam: Cotton shirt tunic @rishtabyarjunsaluja via @ogaanindia’s online store. 18K gold and pearls earring, 18K gold and pearls ring; both @thelinehq.
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Photographer: @sushantchhabria/ @inega.in
Styling: @divyakdsouza/ @inega.in
Art direction: @prashish_moore
Words: @kavereeb
Hair: @mikedesir/ @animacreatives
Make-up: @akgunmanisali / @inega.in
Production: @p.productions_
Assisted by: @khushi46 (styling), @thismichellelobo (intern)
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#ELLEAugust #YamiGautam #Bollywood #Celebrity
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From a shy student to owning the silver screen, our August cover digital star @yamigautam has paved her way to success on her own terms. Read the full story from the Kindness Issue via link in bio.
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On @yamigautam: Lace dress @lovebirds.studio via @ogaanindia’s online store. Diamond earrings @narayanjewels.
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Photographer: @sushantchhabria/ @inega.in
Styling: @divyakdsouza/ @inega.in
Art direction: @prashish_moore
Words: @kavereeb
Hair: @mikedesir/ @animacreatives
Make-up: @akgunmanisali / @inega.in
Production: @p.productions_
Assisted by: @khushi46 (styling), @thismichellelobo (intern)
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#ELLEAugust #YamiGautam #Bollywood #Celebrity
One breathe at a time !
#baddhakonasana variation – increases flexibility of knees, inner thighs, feet & ankle, amongst many other benefits #takethatfirststep❤
‘Yoga is not for the flexible, it’s for the willing’
#trikonasana (triangle pose) variation – strengthens hips, back, calves, chest & shoulders. Relieves stress, anxiety, back pain & Improves digestive health etc
Happy health 🧡
‘Life is a balance between what we can control & what we cannot, I am trying to live between effort & surrender’
#krounchasana (revolved)- stimulates abdominal organs, tones the core & improves digestion ! Also helps those with flat feet ( that’s me🙈🦶)
More than the weekend, this time, waiting for #AThursday.
@behzu @rsvpmovies #RonnieScrewvala #PremnathRajagopalan @bluemonkey_film @pashanjal #FridaysWithRSVP
‘It’s never too late to discover yourself’
#prasaritapadottanasana – stretches & strengthens hamstrings, calves, hips & spine. It has benefits of all forward folds & inversions and most importantly calms mind.
Happy health 💙
‘Doing anything with attention to how you feel is doing yoga’
#chakrasana – makes it more possible for lungs to get oxygen, improves eyesight, reduces stress & tension in body, strengthens back & works on elasticity of the spine etc
Happy health 💛
‘झंडा ऊँचा रहे हमारा…’ – श्यामलाल गुप्ता प्रशाद
74 वे स्वतंत्रता दिवस की सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ 🙏🏻
जय हिन्द 🇮🇳
My Sunday plans 😌 #weekendthrowback❤️
A little effort goes a long way!!! So, let us come together to give back to the tremendous heartwork of our unsung heroes. Come forward and support them through @smilefoundationindia who will help buy hygiene kits for their safety and well being. Visit, www.artandfound.co to explore and buy artworks or you may log on to www.theheartwork.support and show your generosity.
#ArtworkforHeartwork
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Get a sneak peek into our August digital cover shoot as @yamigautam takes you behind the scenes.
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Shot and edited by: @druven / @alittlefly_
Styling: @divyakdsouza/ @inega.in
Art direction: @prashish_moore
Hair: @mikedesir/ @animacreatives
Make-up: @akgunmanisali / @inega.in
Production: @p.productions_
Assisted by: @khushi46 (styling), @thismichellelobo (intern)
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#ELLEAugust #YamiGautam #Bollywood #Celebrity
Have always been an actor of few words ! Sharing one of the rare occasions where I spoke my heart on my journey so far ! I am excited to see what life has in store on the other side of this & as I said before , it’s a long journey and I am a hustler for life 😊
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@yamigautam on being bracketed into a certain kind of roles and having to prove her calibre repeatedly.
Thank you @supriya.dravid for this lovely & much needed ‘The Kindness Issue’ ! Absolutely loved working with this amazing team @sushantchhabria @divyakdsouza @akgunmanisali @mikedesir ! Beautiful write-up by @kavereeb and dearest @fionadsouza14 for putting it together & always being there 💙💫
