Huma Qureshi
Indian ActressBorn as Huma Qureshi, she is often affectionately referred
to by her fans and the media as the "Maharani of OTT." A History
Honors graduate who cut her teeth in Delhi’s professional theatre scene, she
moved to Mumbai and became a sought-after face for premium television
commercials before a chance encounter with a filmmaker during a mobile ad shoot
launched her into one of the most celebrated debuts in modern Indian cinema.
- Full Name: Huma Saleem Qureshi
- Nicknames: Huma, Maharani
- Nationality: Indian
- Religion: Islam
Physical Stats
- Height: 5' 5" (165 cm)
- Weight: 62 kg
- Figure: 36-28-35
- Eyes: Black
- Hair: Black
Career (Debut)
Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1
(2012)
Career Summary: After
being discovered by Anurag Kashyap during a Samsung commercial with Aamir Khan,
she made a powerful debut as Mohsina, earning a Filmfare nomination for Best
Female Debut. She quickly became known for her "bold and
unconventional" choices, starring in critically acclaimed films like Luv
Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, Badlapur, and Dedh Ishqiya. In
recent years, she has dominated the digital space with her lead role in the
political drama Maharani and made her Hollywood debut in Zack
Snyder's Army of the Dead.
Family
Parents:
- Mom: Ameena Qureshi (Homemaker)
- Dad: Saleem Qureshi (Restaurateur; owner of "Saleem's" in Delhi)
Siblings:
- Brother: Saqib Saleem (Actor)
- Brothers: Naeem Qureshi and Haseen Qureshi (Involved in the family business)