Having been in the business as long as she has – 10 years to her breakaway feature film, Vicky Donor, Yami Gautam Dhar has managed to keep her life and its commanding philosophies remarkably private. “It’s better if they know me as my character. I’d like to believe my work is interesting enough to be the centre of whatever attention I get,” she says. In a candid chat, Gautam Dhar, who fronts our special homegrown issue that turns the spotlight on local labels and talent, opens up about her reticent childhood and the lucky break that set her on her way toward the City of Dreams. Yami is wearing an organza dress @gauriandnainika; diamond earrings in 18K gold by @popley.eternal; baguette ring, diamond rings set in 18K gold, all by @jet_gems Photograph: @manasisawant Fashion Director: @pashamalwani Words: @anandxsingh Make up: @tanvichemburkar Hair stylist: @mehakoberoi at @eficientemanagement Assisted by (styling): @nishthaparwani, @nahidnawaaz Artist’s reputation management: @spicesocial #YamiGautam #GraziaIndia #Magazine #MagazineCover #Bollywood #Actress #Yami #AugustCover