Yami Gautam reveals Dhurandhar cameo fees, says ‘kuch cheezon ka mol nahi hota’. Watch

Yami Gautam has addressed speculation about how much she was paid for her special appearance in Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The actor dismissed reports claiming she received a “very big fat cheque” for the cameo, saying the opportunity to work with director Aditya Dhar was worth more than money. Yami spoke about the experience on the Marathi quiz show Kon Honaar Crorepati, hosted by Madhuri Dixit. During their conversation, Madhuri praised the film and asked Yami whether she had been paid for her appearance or whether Aditya had simply requested her to be part of the project.

Responding to the question, Yami said she was surprised to read reports suggesting that she had received a substantial amount for the role. “I read somewhere that I got a very big fat cheque for the cameo, and I was like, what is this? But I think some things are priceless,” she said.



The actor made it clear that the experience itself was her biggest reward. For her, getting the chance to be directed by Aditya was enough.

What did Yami Gautam say about her Dhurandhar cameo?

Explaining how she came to be part of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, Yami said Aditya had approached her with a simple request. He wanted her to make a special appearance in the film, bring good luck to the project. “It was very sweet of Aditya to say, 'Yami, I want you to come in my film just for good luck and steal the frame.' But it was so fun. To get directed by one of the finest directors was my fees,” she said.

Her remarks offered a glimpse into the personal side of the film's making. While reports about celebrity remuneration often attract attention, Yami suggested that working on a project for the experience and creative association can matter just as much. Madhuri also shared her appreciation for Yami's appearance in the film. She recalled the moment when the character turns around and the audience discovers that it is Yami on screen, describing the reveal as fun to watch.

What role did Yami Gautam play in Dhurandhar: The Revenge?

Directed by Aditya Dhar, Dhurandhar: The Revenge stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role, alongside Arjun Rampal, Sanjay Dutt, Rakesh Bedi and Sara Arjun.

Yami appears as Shazia Bano, a nurse whose identity is revealed to be connected to an undercover Indian intelligence operation in Pakistan. Although her screen time is limited, her appearance adds another layer to the film's espionage-driven storyline. The surprise casting also gave audiences a reason to talk about the cameo after the film's release.

Yami Gautam and Aditya Dhar

Yami and Aditya share both a personal and professional relationship. The actor has worked with the filmmaker on projects including Uri: The Surgical Strike, which featured Vicky Kaushal in the lead role. Their association has continued beyond that film, with Yami's appearance in Dhurandhar: The Revenge bringing her back into a project directed by her husband.