Actor Yami Gautam has addressed the controversy that erupted online after she appeared to “like” a social media reel comparing her performance with that of Kriti Sanon. The incident quickly sparked debate among fans after Kriti recently won the Best Actress award for Tere Ishq Mein.
The reel, which began circulating widely on social media, compared Kriti’s award-winning performance with Yami’s role in Haq. In the video, Yami’s performance was portrayed as the stronger one, leading to discussions and divided opinions among fans online.
The situation escalated further when users noticed that Yami had seemingly liked the reel, prompting speculation that she supported the comparison.
However, the actress has now clarified the situation through an Instagram story, explaining that the “like” was not intentional. According to Yami, the action may have happened accidentally while she was scrolling through several tagged posts related to an awards event.
She stated that the interaction was “definitely not done consciously,” putting an end to speculation that she deliberately endorsed the comparison.
Yami also addressed the broader discussion surrounding the incident, emphasizing that she prefers to stay away from social media controversies. The actor added that she has never believed in using “cheap PR tactics” to gain attention and instead focuses on her work.
Her clarification has since calmed some of the online debate, with many fans appreciating her direct response to the misunderstanding.
