Huma Saleem Qureshi was born on 28 July 1986. She is an Indian film actress and model. She has received two Filmfare Award nominations and has established herself as one of the most promising new actresses in India. She moved to MMumbai and signed a two year contract with Hindustan Unilever to appear in television commercials. Qureshi played the titular character in the short movie Sujata.
The film was screened at Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles before its release and received generally positive reviews, and Qureshi’s performance was critically acclaimed and earned her a Special Mention Award at the ceremony. Qureshi’s last appearance of 2014 was Rochak Kohli’s music video Mitti Di Khusboo with Ayushmann Khurrana, was highly praised. The chemistry the two Ayushmann and Huma share onscreen has the raw flavor of the countryside romance.
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Personal Life
| Personal Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Huma Saleem Qureshi |
| Nickname | Huma Qureshi |
| Alternative Names(s) (also known as) (list) | Huma |
| Date of Birth | 28 July 1986 |
| Age (as of 2023) | 37 Years |
| Religion | Islam |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | New Delhi |
| Hometown | New Delhi |
| Current Address | Mumbai |
| Education Qualification | Graduation in History Honors |
| Hobbies and Interests | Playing Basketball, Reading Autobiographies, and Travelling |
| Languages Known | Hindi, English, Urdu |
| Social Media Profiles link (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) | Facebook, Instagram, Twitter |
| Wikipedia Profile link | Huma Qureshi |
| IMDb Profile link | [Huma Qureshi] |
| Website link | N/A |
Physical Appearance
| Physical Stats | Information |
|---|---|
| Body Type | Hourglass |
| Body Measurements (Chest – Waist – Hips) | 36-28-35 inches |
| Height in feet, inches, cm | 5 ft 4¾ in or 164.5 cm |
| Weight in kg, lbs | 61 kg or 134.5 lbs |
| Chest | 36 inches |
| Waist | 28 inches |
| Biceps | N/A |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Hairstyle | Medium Length Wavy Hair |
| Distinctive Features | Pleasing Smile and Nice Face |
| Tattoos | N/A |
Family and Relationships
| Relationships Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Spouse – Husband | N/A |
| Father | Saleem Qureshi (Restaurateur) |
| Mother | Ameena Qureshi (Housewife) |
| Children | N/A |
| Siblings | Naeem Qureshi (Elder, Businessman), Haseen Qureshi (Elder, Businessman), Saqib Saleem (Younger, Actor) |
| Affairs – Boyfriend(s) | Manoj Tanwar (2007), Ibrahim Ansari (2008), Arjan Bajwa (2012), Shahid Kapoor (2013), Anurag Kashyap (2014), Sohail Khan (2016), Abhishek Chaubey, Mudassar Aziz (2019-Present) |
| Significant Relationships | Mudassar Aziz (Director, Current Boyfriend) |
Career, Awards, and Achievements
| Career Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | Actor, Model, Producer |
| Debut Film | Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1 (2012) |
| Notable Roles | Mohsina in Gangs of Wasseypur, Shama Parveen in Dedh Ishqiya, Jhimli in Badlapur, Pushpa Pandey in Jolly LLB 2, Rani Bharti in Maharani |
| Recent Films – New Movies | Army of the Dead (2021), Bell Bottom (2021), Valimai (2022), Monica, O My Darling (2022) |
| Upcoming Films | Bellbottom |
| Popular Television Series | Upanishad Ganga (2012), Leila (2019), Maharani (2021) |
| Awards and Achievements | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for Jolly LLB 2 (2018), Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress – Drama for Leila (2020), Stardust Award for Breakthrough Supporting Performance – Female for Dedh Ishqiya (2015), BIG Star Entertainment Award for Most Entertaining Actor in a Social Role – Female for Jolly LLB 2 (2017), South Asian Rising Star Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) |
| Endorsements/Brand Collaborations | Samsung Mobile, Vita Marie, Pears Soap, Medimix Ayurvedic Face Wash, Nerolac Paints, Oriflame India, Blue Star Air Conditioners, Godrej No.1 Soap |
| Philanthropy/Charity Work | Supported the Save the Children campaign to raise awareness about child survival and protection issues in India, Participated in the Pinkathon to promote breast cancer awareness among women, Donated blood and urged her fans to do the same on World Blood Donor Day, Supported the HeForShe campaign to promote gender equality and women’s empowerment |
| Professional Associations | Member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Member of the Producers Guild of India |
| Training and Education | Graduation in History Honors from Gargi College – University of Delhi, Theatre training from Act 1 theater group under N. K. Sharma |
| Production Company | N/A |
| Box Office Success – Hit Movies | Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1 and Part 2 (2012), Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012), Ek Thi Daayan (2013), Dedh Ishqiya (2014), Badlapur (2015), Jolly LLB 2 (2017), Kaala (2018), Army of the Dead (2021), Bell Bottom (2021) |
| Critical Acclaim Movies | Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1 and Part 2 (2012), Shorts (2013), Dedh Ishqiya (2014), Badlapur (2015), Highway – Marathi film (2015), Leila – web series (2019), Maharani – web series (2021), Monica, O My Darling – web series(2022) |
Assets and Finances
| Financial Profile | Information |
|---|---|
| Net Worth in Rs. and Dollars | Rs. 23 crores or $4 million |
| Per Movie Charges in Rs. and Dollars | Rs. 2 to 3 crores or $0.27 to 0.4 million |
| Per Endorsement Charges in Rs. and Dollars | N/A |
| Sponsorship Deals | Samsung Mobile, Nerolac, Vita Marie, Saffola oil, Mederma cream, Pears soap |
| Business Ventures | N/A |
| Investments | N/A |
| Real Estate Holdings | N/A |
| Luxury Items/Properties Owned | Land Rover Freelander, Mercedes Benz GLS 400d, BMW 7-Series, fur stole, silver choker |
| Cars Collection | Land Rover Freelander, Mercedes Benz GLS 400d, BMW 7-Series |
Favourite Things, Likes and Dislikes
| Favorite Things | Information |
|---|---|
| Favorite Actor | Ranbir Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan, and Salman Khan |
| Favorite Actress | Kajol and Priyanka Chopra |
| Favorite Film | Kaagaz Ke Phool (1959), Om Shanti Om (2007), Titanic (1997), and Blue Valentine (2010) |
| Favorite Music Bands | Coldplay and Pink Floyd |
| Favorite Sport | Basketball |
| Favorite Books | The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy, The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, and The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid |
| Favorite Color | Black and White |
| Favorite Food | Shami Kebabs, Biryani, Sushi, Galauti, and Malai Tikkas |
| Things s/he like | Playing Basketball, Reading Autobiographies, Travelling, and Wine Tasting |
| Things s/he dislike | Hypocrisy, Dishonesty, and Negativity |
Early Life and Upbrining
Debut Film
Rise to stardom
Successful Film
Controversies
