Friday, December 26, 2025
ADVT 
Bollywood

From 'Maharani' to 'Monica', Huma Qureshi's sizzling transformation

Darpan News Desk IANS, 29 Aug, 2022 12:38 PM
  • From 'Maharani' to 'Monica', Huma Qureshi's sizzling transformation

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) A new set of stills released on Monday from the Rajkummar Rao and Huma Qureshi-starrer 'Monica, O My Darling', set to be streamed on Netflix, shows the 'Maharani' star looking strikingly different from her Rabri Devi-inspired homemaker-turned-Chief Minister character in the SonyLIV series.

Sharing the picture on Instagram, Huma wrote in the caption: "Reason to watch. Iska story achcha hai."

The film is a neo-noir crime-drama thriller directed by Vasan Bala, who has earlier made films like 'Peddlers' and 'Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota', and has served as Anurag Kashyap's associate on his films in the past.

The team of 'Monica, O My Darling' joined Films Day and spoke to the audience about working together, the unique genre and what went behind the making of the film.

Commenting on the occasion, Vasan Bala said: "'Monica, O My Darling' has been a dream project for me and we cannot wait to entertain everyone with this twisted crime comedy brimming with mystery and drama. Joining forces with Matchbox Shots and Netflix along with our brilliant ensemble cast to bring to life this unique story has been an absolute pleasure."

'Monica, O My Darling' is a neo-noir that is an ode to movies about the perfect plan that led to mayhem in the lives of the people involved. The film was announced last year in July.

Directed by Vasan Bala, produced by Matchbox Shots, 'Monica, O My Darling' also stars Radhika Apte, Sikandar Kher, Bagavathi Perumal, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, Sukant Goel and Zayn Marie Khan.

Interestingly, all members of the main cast has previously collaborated with Netflix before, barring Sikandar Kher, who gained recognition with his role of Daulat in the Sushmita Sen-starrer Disney Plus Hotstar series 'Aarya'.

Photo courtesy of Instagram (Huma Qureshi).

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Sonam Kapoor And Hubby Dress Up As Anarkali And Salim For Halloween

Actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja and her husband Anand Ahuja suprised fans on Halloween by adding a twist of Bollywood to their outfits.    

Sonam Kapoor And Hubby Dress Up As Anarkali And Salim For Halloween

Filmmaker Vipul Shah Denies Being Duped Of Rs 5 Crore

Filmmaker Vipul Shah Denies Being Duped Of Rs 5 Crore
Bollywood producer-director Vipul Shah has denied reports that he has been duped of Rs 5 crore.    

Filmmaker Vipul Shah Denies Being Duped Of Rs 5 Crore

Arjun Posts New 'Panipat' Poster And Malaika Can't Keep Calm

Actor Arjun Kapoor on Friday shared a new poster of his upcoming period film "Panipat", and Malaika Arora could not stop herself from commenting.    

Arjun Posts New 'Panipat' Poster And Malaika Can't Keep Calm

Emraan Hashmi: OTT A Platform For Huge Creative Satisfaction

Actor Emraan Hashmi, who recently made his web debut with the Netflix show "Bard Of Blood", is all praise for the exciting and upcoming medium.  

Emraan Hashmi: OTT A Platform For Huge Creative Satisfaction

Big B Urges People To Support Indian Athletes

Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan has appealed people to cheer and support Indian athletes the same way they shower support to other sports, especially cricket.

Big B Urges People To Support Indian Athletes

Priyanka Chopra Reveals The One Rule She Follows To Make Marriage With Nick Jonas Work

We both have worked damn hard to be where we are and have had a two-decade-long career each. We know what it takes to do what we do, and support each other."

Priyanka Chopra Reveals The One Rule She Follows To Make Marriage With Nick Jonas Work