Huma Qureshi

Who is Huma Qureshi?

Humaa Qureshi is an Indian actress who appears in Hindi films. She worked as a theater actor and model before beginning her film career. After starring in several theatrical productions, Qureshi moved to Mumbai and signed a two-year contract with Hindustan Unilever to appear in television commercials. During the shoot of a Samsung mobile commercial, Anurag Kashyap noticed her acting ability and signed her for his films.

Qureshi made her feature film debut with a supporting role in the 2012 critically acclaimed crime drama Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1 and Part 2. Qureshi's performance won wide critical acclaim, earning several nominations in the Best Supporting Actress and Best Female Debut category. She next featured in a lead role for the romantic comedy Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, an average grosser; however, her performance was praised by film critics.

Qureshi later received critical acclaim for her portrayal of unconventional characters, including a witch in the horror thriller Ek Thi Daayan, a RAW explosives expert in the underworld drama D-Day, a torment-bearing young girl in the anthology film Shorts, and the promiscuous companion of a Begum in the black comedy thriller Dedh Ishqiya. She is regarded as one of the most promising newcomers in India.