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Yami Gautam Recalls Hilarious Theatre Blooper That Left Everyone in Stitches

Yami Gautam reminisced about a humorous moment from her school theatre days when her unusual delivery of a dramatic line left the entire class in laughter. She emphasized the importance of actors aligning with a director's vision, noting that while performances can vary, the director ultimately shapes the narrative. Her recent film 'Haq' draws inspiration from the landmark Shah Bano case, which addressed Muslim women's rights to maintenance post-divorce. The Supreme Court's ruling in that case underscored the universal application of maintenance laws across religions.

Key Points: Yami Gautam's Funny Theatre Incident & Director Insights

  • Early theatre blooper
  • Actor-director collaboration
  • Film 'Haq' inspiration
  • Shah Bano case
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Yami Gautam recollects funny incident from early days in theatre which left the room in splits

Yami Gautam shares a hilarious line delivery mishap from her early theatre days and discusses the actor-director dynamic in filmmaking.

Yami Gautam recollects funny incident from early days in theatre which left the room in splits
"I said it in such a weird way once that everyone burst out laughing. – Yami Gautam"

Mumbai, Jan 1

Bollywood actress Yami Gautam, who is fresh off the success of her recent film 'Haq', has recollected an incident from her early days in theatre when she went horribly wrong with the lines yet made a solid impact.

The actress spoke with IANS during the promotions of 'Haq', and shared how she delivered a line in a very unusual way that left the room in splits.

She told IANS, "I remember there was a new theater teacher at school, and theater was just being introduced. There was a line that I still remember, 'Keep still, you little devil, or I will slit your throat'. Now there were 35 of us, the students, and everyone had to say their lines in their own way, and then it would be your turn again. I said it in such a weird way once that everyone burst out laughing. I was being very serious on my part. She was like, 'You sounded like a street, like a pocket man'. I said, 'I don't know what else to do, but at least you remember my lines. I gave it a shot'".

She also spoke about how a director streamlines the story, and keeps the narrative on track. She feels actors are the means to achieve the vision of the director.

She said, "The director is there to hold you back. You can perform a character in 10 different ways, and there's nothing right or wrong in those 10 different ways. But, we are in the director's world, we are an illustration on screen of the director, so we as actors have to follow their vision, and that is the fun".

Talking about 'Haq', the film is inspired from the landmark case of Mohd. Ahmed Khan v. Shah Bano Begum. Shah Bano, a 62-year-old Muslim woman, sought maintenance from her husband after being divorced through triple talaq. The Supreme Court ruled in her favor under Section 125 of the Criminal Procedure Code, stating that maintenance applies to all citizens irrespective of religion.

- IANS

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Arjun K
"You sounded like a street, like a pocket man" 😂😂 That teacher's comment is hilarious! We've all had that one embarrassing moment in school or college that haunts us. Good on Yami for owning it and turning it into a positive.
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Vikram M
Her point about the director's vision is spot on. In India, we sometimes give all credit to actors, but a film is a director's medium. It's a collaborative effort, and respecting that hierarchy is important for a good final product.
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Rohit P
More power to her for choosing a film like 'Haq' based on the Shah Bano case. We need mainstream actors to take on socially relevant subjects. It's a bold move and I hope it sparks important conversations in our society.
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Sarah B
While the anecdote is charming, I wish the article focused a bit more on the film itself and its message. The Shah Bano case was a landmark for women's rights in India. The funny story is nice, but the real story is the film's subject.
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Karthik V
Theatre background shows! You can always tell which Bollywood actors have done stage work - their dialogue delivery and screen presence is different. It's the best training ground. More power to all the theatre artists.

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