Yami Gautam received her first National Film Award on 22 September 2026 at the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Ekta Nagar. President Droupadi Murmu presented her with the Best Actress in a Leading Role award for her performance as intelligence officer Zooni Haksar in Article 370. Yami Gautam was honoured for her performance in Article 370, marking her maiden National Film Award. She received the award from President Droupadi Murmu during the ceremony in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat. In the film, Gautam plays intelligence officer Zooni Haksar. Article 370 was among the films recognised at the 72nd National Film Awards for films certified in 2024. The film also received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film. This means Article 370 received both the Best Actress award for Yami Gautam and the Best Feature Film award at the ceremony. The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony was held at Ekta Nagar on 22 September 2026, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the awards.