Huma Qureshi

Huma Qureshi Biography

Personal Information

• Full Name: Huma Saleem Qureshi
• Date of Birth: 28 July 1986
• Age (as of 2025): 39 Years
• Birthplace: New Delhi, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Profession: Actress, Model, Producer
• Zodiac Sign: Leo
• Religion: Islam

Family Background

• Father: Saleem Qureshi (Restaurateur, owner of Saleem’s restaurant chain in Delhi)
• Mother: Ameena Qureshi (Homemaker)
• Brother: Saqib Saleem (Actor)
• Other Siblings: Two brothers

Huma Qureshi hails from a well-known Delhi family with deep cultural roots. Her father runs a popular restaurant chain, while her brother Saqib Saleem is a noted Bollywood actor.

Education

• School: Delhi Public School, New Delhi
• College: Gargi College, University of Delhi
• Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in History (Honours)
• Training: Member of Act 1 Theatre Group in Delhi; trained in theatre acting before joining films

Career Highlights

Huma Qureshi began her journey in theatre and advertising before making her mark in Bollywood with her raw, natural performances. Here’s a timeline of her remarkable career:

2012–2015: Early Breakthrough

• Made her Bollywood debut with Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), earning critical acclaim and multiple award nominations.
• Starred in Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012) – her first lead role.
• Showcased her range in Ek Thi Daayan (2013) and Dedh Ishqiya (2014).
• Delivered a powerful performance in Badlapur (2015), proving her acting versatility.

2016–2019: National Recognition

• Appeared in White (2016), her Malayalam debut.
• Starred alongside Akshay Kumar in Jolly LLB 2 (2017), winning the Zee Cine Award for Best Supporting Actress.
• Made her Tamil debut opposite Rajinikanth in Kaala (2018).
• Debuted on Netflix with Leila (2019), receiving critical praise for her bold performance.

2020–2024: OTT Stardom and Versatility

• Played a lead role in Maharani (2021–2024), earning several OTT awards.
• Appeared in Monica, O My Darling (2022), praised for her confident, stylish role.
• Portrayed chef Tarla Dalal in Tarla (2023).
• Continued success with Maharani Season 3 (2024).

2025–Present: Expanding Horizons

• Upcoming Films: Jolly LLB 3, Single Salma, and Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.
• New Ventures: Invisible City (Thriller) and Bayaan (Premiered at TIFF 2025), where she also served as Executive Producer.
• Collaborating with Nikhil Advani for a social drama based on women’s empowerment.

Recent Activity (2025)

• Award: Won Face of Asia Award at the Busan International Film Festival 2025.
• Upcoming Project: Jolly LLB 3 in post-production.
• Personal News: Rumored engagement to acting coach Rachit Singh, gaining attention on social media.

Awards List