Huma Qureshi Age, Boyfriend, Family, Biography & More

Some Lesser Known Facts About Huma Qureshi

• Is Huma Qureshi a drinker of alcohol?: Yes.

• is a popular chain of restaurants in Delhi, owned by her father.

• “In her school days, she had a reputation for being a geek. During an interview, she openly admitted to this.”

I have a deep passion for books. In fact, during my time in college and school, I was quite the geek. Surprisingly, I stumbled into the world of acting by chance. Over time, I have managed to develop a fashionable persona, but it’s worth mentioning that I initially relied on my dad’s shirts for my wardrobe. Even today, in my home in Delhi, I possess a greater number of books than clothes.”

• During her time in college, she became a member of the theatre group ‘Act 1.’ N. K. Sharma, the theatre director and acting teacher, served as her mentor. She regards him as her fortunate charm and consistently seeks his guidance before committing to any film project.

• At first, Huma’s parents expressed their discontentment with her decision to pursue a career as an actor. During an interview, Huma disclosed that

My dad believed that excessive studying had negatively impacted my mental well-being. In order to pursue a solution, my parents proposed that I go abroad and pursue an MBA. However, when I expressed to my dad how I would forever regret not being able to achieve my dreams due to him, he became emotional. Surprisingly, the very next day, he accompanied me to Mumbai. He reassured me that if, within a year, nothing significant materialized, I could return to a more ordinary life.

• During the interview, she opened up about her personal struggle and shared her story.

Although my dad had the means to provide me with a private house and a car, I chose not to burden him with excessive financial demands when I moved to Mumbai. Instead, I opted to stay as a paying guest in Juhu, sharing a cramped space with four other girls. Each of us had a bed and a cabinet, but we would constantly argue over who would have priority in using the bathroom. I relied on packed meals, traveled in rickshaws, and occasionally walked to save money. I made a decision to give myself a year before considering a return.”

• She relocated from Delhi to Mumbai in 2008 with the intention of auditioning for the film ‘Junction.’ Unfortunately, the film never saw the light of day. However, she then secured a two-year agreement with Hindustan Unilever to feature in television commercials.

• In her initial television commercial, she collaborated with the renowned actor Abhishek Bachchan to promote a cell phone. In this particular advertisement, she skillfully portrayed the role of a reporter.

• Afterwards, Huma made her presence felt in multiple TV commercials alongside Aamir Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. However, it was her collaboration with Aamir Khan for a mobile phone advertisement that truly catapulted her into the spotlight. The advertisement, helmed by Anurag Kashyap, served as a turning point in her career as he promised to cast her in his upcoming movie while they were shooting for it.

• Anurag fulfilled his promise and extended her a role in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur-Part 1.’

• The Tamil film ‘Billa II: The Beginning’, in which Huma was set to make her debut in 2012, faced a delay.

• Subsequently, Huma made her presence felt in numerous Bollywood movies, including Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2 (2012), Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012), Ek Thi Daayan (2013), D-Day (2014), and Jolly LLB 2 (2017).

• Huma Qureshi was featured in the ‘Be Unstoppable’ campaign against body shaming, where she participated in a photo shoot in 2014.

• In music videos such as ‘Mitti Di Khusboo’ (2014) and ‘Tumhe Dillagi’ (2016), she made appearances.

• Huma Qureshi made appearances on several TV shows including ‘Comedy Nights with Kapil’ (2013), ‘Baba Ki Chowki’ (2016), ‘Back Benchers’ (2019), and ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ (2016).

• Huma Qureshi assumed the role of a judge in the renowned Indian reality show, India’s Best Dramebaaz, during the year 2018.

• In both 2018 and 2019, Huma Qureshi made a stunning appearance on the red carpet of the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.

• In 2020, she starred in the American Netflix series ‘Army of the Dead’.

• Huma Qureshi has showcased her talent on the runway of numerous renowned fashion shows, confidently strutting her stuff at glamorous events.

• Huma Qureshi has graced the cover of numerous renowned magazines, including Cine Blitz Magazine.

• Huma Qureshi has received numerous accolades for her exceptional acting abilities in a wide range of films. Recently, she was bestowed with yet another prestigious award.

• Ayushmann Khurrana affectionately refers to her as Chumma Qureshi. [13]Deccan Chronicle

• Farah Khan, the director and choreographer, is a close friend of hers.

• According to reports, a filmmaker allegedly requested her to modify her name due to its resemblance to that of a Pakistani actress.

• During an interview, Huma Qureshi shared an intriguing tale behind a dish named after her at Vatika, a restaurant situated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

During the filming of Gangs Of Wasseypur in Varanasi, our go-to restaurant for lunch and occasional coffee was Vatika. It was the only place in town offering vegetarian options along with Italian and continental cuisine. Being heavily influenced by Italian flavors, most of their dishes were cheese-based. As a result, I would often request a customized dish, providing specific instructions on how it should be prepared. Eventually, other patrons at the restaurant started ordering the same dish, leading the owner to name it after me.