Yami Gautam recently discussed the widely shared monologue on women’s empowerment from her Netflix film “Dhoom Dhaam”, where she stars alongside Pratik Gandhi.
Yami delivered the powerful speech in a single take and reflected on the experience, saying, “I feel my best comes in the first two takes, preferably the first, especially when something truly comes from the heart.”
In the emotional speech, Koyel, played by Yami, highlights the daily struggles women face, including persistent harassment, catcalling, societal pressure to marry, and expectations to have children.
Her monologue highlights how societal expectations force women to endure discomfort by wearing heavy, restrictive clothing, even in extreme heat. Additionally, her character boldly confronts more unsettling issues, such as unsolicited explicit images that some men send.
She also highlighted the harsh reality that when a woman gives birth to a girl, she often faces pressure to have more children.
While discussing the scene with the news, Yami explained that she delivered it in a single take. She shared that she never approaches such moments with the mindset of needing multiple takes or shots. Instead, she prioritizes getting it right on the first attempt, believing that the initial take is often the most authentic.
Some actors take time to warm up and gradually reach the right emotion, she believes she delivers her best performances within the first two takes, preferably the first, especially when the emotions feel genuine and heartfelt.
Yami further shared that many women can relate to parts of the monologue—maybe not the entire speech, but at least a few lines. She added that balancing all those emotions, considering different perspectives, and channeling them into a single, impactful delivery is key.
Yami revealed that Pratik Gandhi’s genuine reaction to the monologue led to slight improvisation. His response naturally prompted the addition of a line that wasn’t in the original script—“Idhar udhar kya dekh rahe ho?”
“Dhoom Dhaam” premiered on Netflix on February 14, 2025, and received positive reviews from both fans and critics. Yami’s husband, director Aditya Dhar, backed the film.
