Yami Gautam may have enjoyed a breakthrough debut with Vicky Donor but she has since struggled to make a mark in Bollywood and the actress hopes Kaabil will help cement her position commercially.
The 27-year-old actress has appeared in a number of films such as Total Siyappa, Action Jackson, Badlapur and Sanam Re. But most of these roles have not been significant and have not been critical or commercial hits.
However, Gautam says Kaabil, in which she will be seen opposite Hrithik Roshan, has the potential to become a career-defining film for her.
“When you are on your own, it can be a bit challenging. There could be roles which I’d want to do but may be right now I can’t get them. I have to formulate my way so I can slowly move towards reaching there. Whatever I have done so far has led me to Kaabil. It is a big opportunity for me to establish myself more commercially. It is a huge platform,” said Gautam.
The actress, who is currently shooting for the film, directed by Sanjay Gupta, plays a blind woman in the thriller drama.
She says the entire cast and crew is a “dream team” to work with.
“My character is different from what I have done. Hrithik and I are playing blind people in the film. It required a certain kind of homework. It is challenging not just for the actors but also for the director and the rest of the crew.
“But everyone is so much into their zone and they know exactly what they want. I think everybody is working really hard to rise above the script.”
Gautam is all praise for her co-star Roshan, with whom she is working for the first time.
“It is impossible not to be inspired after working with him. He inspires me to push my boundaries as a creative person. He is an amazing and selfless actor.”
The actress is not working on any other films currently.
“I am just focusing on Kaabil as it is a big film of my career. I am very happy where I am right now. I have come a hard way. There are miles ahead in the journey.
“I am comfortable with the people I am working with. There have been failures in the past and I know there will be in future as well. But I have learnt from them.”
