Happy Birthday Huma Qureshi: 10 Lesser-known Facts About The Gangs of Wasseypur Actress

Gangs of Wasseypur actress Huma Qureshi is all set to celebrate her 38th birthday this year. She was born on July 28, 1986 in New Delhi. Huma made her film debut with a supporting role in the drama Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), directed by Anurag Kashyap. Her performance was widely praised and she gained recognition in the industry. Her role in the Gangs of Wasseypur helped her to earn Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and Best Supporting Actress.

Since then, she has appeared in various films including Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012), Ek Thi Daayan (2013), Badlapur (2015) and Jolly LLB 2 (2017).

In addition to her film career, Huma has also ventured into web series and international projects. She starred in the Netflix original series Leila (2019) and made her Hollywood debut with Army of the Dead (2021), directed by Zack Snyder.

Huma is known for her versatility as an actress and has received several nominations and awards for her performances. She continues to be an influential figure in the Indian entertainment industry.

Lesser-known Facts About Huma Qureshi

1. Huma was born to Saleem Qureshi, who is a restaurateur and runs the chain of restaurants called Saleem’s. She also has three brothers, among which Saqib Saleem is also a Bollywood actor.
2. Huma Qureshi completed her Bachelor’s degree in History with Honours from Gargi College, University in Delhi. It was during this time that she developed an interest in acting and theatre, which led her to join various theatre groups in Delhi.
3. Before joining the industry, she appeared in several advertisements and commercials. Her breakthrough came when she was spotted by Anurag Kashyap during the shooting of a Samsung mobile commercial, which eventually led to her casting in Gangs of Wasseypur.
4. Although Anurag Kashyap’ s cult classic Gangs of Wasseypur catapulted her career, it was her Qureshi’s first cinematic appearance. She had reportedly moved to Mumbai upon a friend’s suggestion and got selected for a film called Junction, but it was eventually shelved. She was also chosen out of a 700-strong actor pool for Billa 2 but walked out since the project was marred by delays.
5. While Huma Qureshi was trying to make it big in the glitzy glamour world in her career’s initial phase, she did an advertisement with Shah Rukh Khan. Years later, she was set to reunite with King Khan on celluloid for Rahul Dholakia’s Raees. Despite fitting the bill, she was replaced by Mahira Khan since the makers wanted someone to nail “a certain kind of mannerism[s].”
6. Huma is known for her dedication to fitness and often shares her workout routines and fitness tips on social media. She was on the front page of a magazine, where she voiced against body-shaming, and the campaign name was ‘Be Unstoppable.’
7. Huma Qureshi has also made a notable appearance at the Cannes Film Festival in 2018 and 2019, showcasing her style and appearance on the international stage.
8. Since her father owns a chain of restaurants, Huma has often claimed that she enjoys cooking and has a deep connection to her family’s food business.
9. Huma Qureshi is actively involved in various social causes. She has worked with organisations like Save the Children India and participated in campaigns promoting education and child rights.
10. Despite having a beautiful name, a filmmaker once asked her to change her name as her name sounds like a Pakistani actress.