Actor Yami Gautam has found herself at the center of an online debate after users noticed that she liked a social media reel criticising Kriti Sanon’s recent Best Actress award win.
Kriti Sanon recently won the Best Actress honour at the Zee Cine Awards for her performance in Tere Ishk Mein. The win sparked discussions among some fans of Yami Gautam, who felt the actor deserved recognition for her performance in Haq.
Viral Reel Sparks Online Debate
Days after the award ceremony, a reel began circulating on social media that appeared to criticise Kriti Sanon’s victory. The video reportedly showed a clip of Kriti receiving the Best Actress award alongside an older interview segment in which Yami Gautam spoke about frequently being overlooked at Indian film awards.
Social media users later noticed that Yami Gautam had liked the reel on Instagram, which quickly drew attention and triggered reactions from fans online.
Fans React on Social Media
Several users criticised the actor for engaging with the reel, while others defended both actresses.
One user commented that the situation was highlighting “the true colours of so-called victims,” while adding that both performances were strong despite disliking the film Tere Ishk Mein.
Another social media user referenced an old promotional interview involving Pulkit Samrat and Urvashi Rautela, claiming that Yami’s behaviour in past interactions had already raised questions among some viewers.
Others took a more balanced stance, saying that although Yami Gautam delivered a powerful performance in Haq, there was no need to undermine Kriti Sanon’s achievement.
Kriti Sanon Reacts to Her Win
Following the award announcement, Kriti Sanon shared a message on social media expressing gratitude for the recognition.
She wrote that the character Mukti from Tere Ishk Mein held a special place in her heart and thanked the Aanand L. Rai for trusting her with the role. She also appreciated her co-star Dhanush for being a supportive collaborator during the project.
Kriti also acknowledged writer Himanshu Sharma for creating a layered character and thanked audiences for their love and support.
The actor concluded her message by saying she hopes to continue exploring diverse roles that resonate with viewers.
