# Yami Gautam's Shocking Revelation: Auditioned for *Kaabil* While Contemporaries Skipped the Line – Why the Double Standard? Imagine pouring your heart into a screen test for a dream project opposite **Hrithik Roshan**, only to wonder why your peers got a free pass. That's exactly what **Yami Gautam** faced during her journey to star in the 2017 thriller *Kaabil*.[1][2] Yami opened up in a candid chat with Humans of Bombay about the unpredictable – and sometimes unfair – world of Bollywood casting. "I screen tested for 'Kaabil' and I was more than happy to do that," she shared. "But when you're asked to screen test while another contemporary isn't, you do wonder, why the difference?"[1][2] Despite her post-*Vicky Donor* fame, she embraced the audition, even giving a look test for *Kaabil* and reading lines for projects like *Bala*.[4] This resilience defined her path: from TV stardom to films, battling self-doubt like "Should I go back or hold on?" multiple times.[1] Yet, Yami turned skepticism into strength. She eventually landed the role opposite Hrithik, playing a visually impaired character under Rakesh Roshan and Sanjay Gupta's direction – a "milestone" that broke her girl-next-door image.[3][5] Reflecting on criticism for her "small role" in *Kaabil*, she stood firm, ignoring naysayers who questioned her choices.[7] Today, she's a powerhouse in female-led hits, proving good work trumps connections.[1][8] Her story highlights Bollywood's harsh realities: nepotism whispers, inconsistent standards, and the grind for outsiders. But Yami's mantra? Stop questioning what doesn't make sense and focus on potential – like the spark that shone in *Vicky Donor*.[1]
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/yami-gautam-was-asked-to-audition-for-hrithik-roshan-starrer-kaabil-but-her-other-contemporaries-did-not-i-was-more-than-happy-but-why-the-difference/articleshow/126178768.cms
2.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/yami-gautam-says-she-screen-tested-for-kaabil-other-contemporaries-didnt-have-to-i-stopped-questioning-reasons-didnt-make-sense-10438527/lite/
3.https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/bollywood/050117/if-not-an-actor-id-be-a-lawyer-yami-gautam.html
4.https://www.news18.com/news/movies/yami-gautam-doesnt-mind-auditioning-for-roles-gave-a-look-test-for-kaabil-for-bala-i-read-lines-4961051.html
5.https://latest.sundayguardianlive.com/culture/kaabil-milestone-acting-career
6.https://www.indiaforums.com/article/yami-gautam-shoots-down-casting-claims_93247
7.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/yami-gautam-recalls-being-called-out-for-small-role-in-hrithik-roshan-starrer-kaabil-101673032021715.html
8.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1H2I-Kvrm4
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