Huma Qureshi, a prominent Bollywood actress, rose to fame with her remarkable debut in the acclaimed film “Gangs of Wasseypur” (2012). This comprehensive biography explores her life, career, and more.
Wiki/Biography
Huma Saleem Qureshi was born on Monday, July 28, 1986 (age 37 as of 2023), in New Delhi. Her zodiac sign is Leo. She graduated with Honors in History from Gargi College, New Delhi (2007 batch).
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5’ 4¾”
- Eye Colour: Black
- Hair Colour: Black
Family, Caste & Boyfriend
Huma hails from a traditional Muslim family. Her father, Saleem Qureshi, is a restaurateur owning the “Saleem’s” restaurant chain in Delhi. Her mother, Ameena Qureshi, is from Kashmir. She has two older brothers, Naeem and Haseen Qureshi, involved in the family business, and a younger brother, Saqib Saleem Qureshi, a well-known Indian actor.
Throughout her career, Huma has been linked to several individuals. Early relationships included Manoj Tanwar (2007) and Ibrahim Ansari (2008). Later, she was romantically linked to actors Arjan Bajwa (2012), Shahid Kapoor (2013), and Sohail Khan (2016), as well as director Anurag Kashyap (rumored) and filmmaker Abhishek Chaubey (rumored). In 2019, she began dating filmmaker Mudassar Aziz.
Career
Huma’s journey began with “Act 1,” a Delhi-based theatre group, under the mentorship of N.K. Sharma. After relocating to Mumbai in 2008, she secured a two-year contract with Hindustan Unilever for television commercials, including notable ads featuring Abhishek Bachchan and Aamir Khan (directed by Anurag Kashyap).
Her breakthrough came with “Gangs of Wasseypur-Part 1” (2012). Subsequent successful films include “Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana,” “Ek Thi Daayan,” “D-Day,” and “Dedh Ishqiya.” She also ventured into television with “Upanishad Ganga” (2012) and Malayalam cinema with “White” (2016). Her filmography further extends to Tamil cinema (“Kaala,” 2018) and Hollywood (“Viceroy’s House,” 2017 and “Army of the Dead,” 2020). She’s also appeared in music videos and judged the TV show “India’s Best Dramebaaz” (2018) and starred in the Netflix series “Leila” (2019).
Controversies
Huma faced controversies in 2014 amidst speculation surrounding Anurag Kashyap’s separation from Kalki Koechlin and again in 2016 concerning her rumoured relationship with Sohail Khan.
Car Collection
Huma’s car collection reportedly includes a Mercedes-Benz GLE SUV and a Land Rover.
Favourite Things
| Category | Preference |
|---|---|
| Food | Shaami Kebabs, Biryani, Sushi, Galauti, Malai Tikkas |
| Actors | Ranbir Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan |
| Films | Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Om Shanti Om (2007), Titanic (1997), Blue Valentine (2010) |
| Perfume | Daisy by Marc Jacobs |
Facts/Trivia
- Initially, her parents disapproved of her acting career.
- She faced initial struggles in Mumbai, living frugally in a shared accommodation.
- She maintains a close bond with N.K. Sharma, her theatre mentor.
- She was reportedly asked to change her name due to its similarity to a Pakistani actress.
- She participated in a body-shaming awareness campaign.
- She has appeared as a guest on various TV shows.
- She attended the Cannes Film Festival in 2018 and 2019.
- Her hobbies include basketball, reading, and travelling.
- She’s walked the ramp for several fashion designers and graced magazine covers.
- She has won several awards for her acting.
- Actor Ayushmann Khurrana affectionately calls her “Chumma Qureshi.”
- She is close friends with Farah Khan.
- She is known to enjoy social gatherings.
- She follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- A dish in a Varanasi restaurant is named after her.
- In December 2023, she launched her debut novel, “Zeba: An Accidental Superhero.”
