Yami Gautam Addresses Controversy Over Reel ‘Like’, Denies Using PR Gimmicks Amid Kriti Sanon’s Win

Yami Gautam Speaks on Instagram Reel Controversy
Yami Gautam recently faced online buzz after people noticed she had “liked” a reel that seemed to mock Kriti Sanon’s Best Actress win. Clearing the air, Yami said the like was not intentional.
She explained that she gets tagged in many posts every day, and sometimes this leads to accidental likes. Yami stressed that she never meant to target or criticize any fellow actor and that she does not believe in using cheap publicity tactics.

Yami Gautam’s Clarification
Yami said it came to her attention that she had “liked” a reel that seemed disrespectful toward another actor. She explained that since she gets tagged in many posts every day, this one appeared like any other and the like was not intentional—it may have happened by accident.
She added that she has never relied on cheap publicity tricks, and her focus has always been on her work and moving forward.

• Mar 6, 2026
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