Thursday, July 2, 2026
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

Cult Status Of 'Sholay' Is About Its Minor Characters, Too

Cult Status Of 'Sholay' Is About Its Minor Characters, Too
The fact we often tend to gloss over is that a major reason why Ramesh Sippy's all-time blockbuster has continued to grow in the collective consciousness of Indian movie buffs over the decades is also the assortment of minor characters in the story.  

Cult Status Of 'Sholay' Is About Its Minor Characters, Too

Raja Kumari, Shah Rule Get Together For 'Kaun Hai Tu'

Grammy-nominated Indian-American singer-songwriter Raja Kumari has collaborated with music producer Shah Rule for the first time on "Kaun hai tu", and she says the song takes a dig at haters and trolls.    

Raja Kumari, Shah Rule Get Together For 'Kaun Hai Tu'

5 Hits, 1 Month: B'wood Earns Record Breaking Rs 700 Cr

"Mission Mangal", "Batla House", "Saaho", "Chhichhore" and "Dream Girl" have helped Bollywood to mint Rs 700 crore just within a month.

5 Hits, 1 Month: B'wood Earns Record Breaking Rs 700 Cr

Shikha Talsania: Body-shaming Jokes As Bad As Racist Jokes

Actress Shikha Talsania feels body-shaming jokes are as bad as racist jokes, and says she is still trying to cope up with her body image issues.  

Shikha Talsania: Body-shaming Jokes As Bad As Racist Jokes

Rashami Desai On Bigg Boss Wedding: Who's Spreading Such Rumours?

While Rashami entered the house on Sunday night, Arhaan is reportedly expected to join her in a few weeks.  

Rashami Desai On Bigg Boss Wedding: Who's Spreading Such Rumours?

'Bigg Boss' Contestant Sidharth Shukla: I Usually Play To Win

'Bigg Boss' Contestant Sidharth Shukla: I Usually Play To Win
Sidharth Shukla of "Balika Vadhu" fame is one of the celebrities who entered the "Bigg Boss" house on Sunday. He is looking forward to taking part in a lot of tasks, and hopes to win because he usually plays to be victorious.  

'Bigg Boss' Contestant Sidharth Shukla: I Usually Play To Win