Yami Gautam Reacts To Accusations Of Disrespecting Assamese Gamosa, Says "My Reaction Was Simply Self Defense"

On the career front, Yami Gautam will next be seen in upcoming film 'Ginny Weds Sunny' opposite Vikrant Massey.

New Delhi: Bollywood actress Yami Gautam, who is basking in the success of her last releases 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' alongside Vicky Kaushal and 'Bala' co-starring Ayushmann Khurrana & Bhumi Pednekar, was in Assam yesterday (March 1) to inaugurate the Great Guwahati Marathon. At Guwahati Airport, an excited fan tried to welcome Yami Gautam by putting an Assamese gamosa, a traditional scarf, around her neck without taking her permission. The actress, who was unaware about the fan's intent, pushed his hand away.

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The video of this incident went viral all over the Internet post which netizens slammed Yami for insulting the gamosa which is a traditional Assamese garment. However, the actress finally took to her social media account and reacted on the whole incident. Responding to a tweet by an Assamese media outlet, Yami clarified that her action was simply self defense. Sharing her side on Twitter, Yami Gautam wrote, "My reaction was simply self defense. As a woman,if I am uncomfortable with anyone getting too close to me, I or any other girl has every right to express it. I Dint’ intend to hurt anyone's sentiments but it's very important to voice out a behavior, inappropriate in any manner." Take a look at her post below:

My reaction was simply self defense. As a woman,if I am uncomfortable with anyone getting too close to me, I or any other girl has every right to express it. I Dint’ intend to hurt anyone's sentiments but it's very important to voice out a behavior, inappropriate in any manner https://t.co/sUc4GPxfWv

— Yami Gautam (@yamigautam) March 1, 2020

In another tweet, Yami Gautam wrote, "This is my third visit to Assam.I have always expressed my love towards Assamese culture & people. It's insensitive to react to a single-sided story & spread hate. I am present here, in this beautiful state for an important event & shall always keep coming back .Peace & Respect."

This is my third visit to Assam.I have always expressed my love towards Assamese culture & people. It’s insensitive to react to a single-sided story & spread hate. I am present here, in this beautiful state for an important event & shall always keep coming back .Peace & Respect

— Yami Gautam (@yamigautam) March 1, 2020

Later, she also posted a picture in which she's seen wearing 'gamosa' at the flagging off of the Great Guwahati Marathon 2020. Her post reads, "Had a great time flagging off ‘Great Guwahati Marathon’ -2020 ! Was so good to see so many smiling faces & hence could feel the love ! Thank you for this beautiful ‘Japi’ & ‘Gamosa’."

Had a great time flagging off ‘Great Guwahati Marathon’ -2020 ! Was so good to see so many smiling faces & hence could feel the love ! Thank you for this beautiful ‘Japi’ & ‘Gamosa’ ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8uSdS0Gj4U

— Yami Gautam (@yamigautam) March 1, 2020

On the career front, she will next be seen in upcoming film 'Ginny Weds Sunny' opposite Vikrant Massey. The film is slated to release later this year.