Monday, June 15, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

I Am An Actor For Hire: Huma Qureshi

IANS, 26 Aug, 2018 05:58 PM
  • I Am An Actor For Hire: Huma Qureshi
Actress Huma Qureshi says regional filmmakers are really pushing the envelope and exploring territories when Hindi filmmakers are playing safe.
 
 
Huma, who ventured into acting in 2012 with "Gangs Of Wasseypur", has worked in Malayalam as well as Tamil films. 
 
 
"Regional films are doing well because the marketing cost for Hindi films are so high... I feel regional filmmakers and writers are so brave that they go into zones and territories that sometimes even Hindi films hesitate. We want to play it safe," Huma told IANS here. 
 
 
"So, I have seen some incredible Marathi, Tamil and Malayalam films... They are really pushing the envelope," she added. 
 
 
Huma was here with her brother and actor Saqib Saleem to walk as the showstopper for the label Two Point Two at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week Winter/Festive 2018.
 
 
Ever since her debut, Huma has featured in films like "Badlapur", "D-Day", "Jolly LLB 2" and "The Viceroy's House.
 
 
The actress says she is yet to accomplish many things.
 
 
"I am far for achieving anything. The day I think I have done whatever that will be the end of it. So, I want to die with the words on my lips that I am still learning and exploring. I still have so much and more distance to cover. I am embryo I still have not hatched," she said.
 
 
However, Huma is happy with her career graph and calls it an "eventful journey" with lots of "learnings". 
 
 
"I have met such amazing people who have encouraged and supported me. I don't think I would be here today without my parents, friends, directors, producers and actors who worked with me," she said. 
 
 
Asked what kind of work she is looking for now, Huma said: "I am an actor for hire."

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Veteran Actor, Jeetendra Rubbishes The Sexual Assault Allegations Made By His Cousin

Veteran Actor, Jeetendra Rubbishes The Sexual Assault Allegations Made By His Cousin
In a statement issued by the actor's lawyer, Rizwan Siddiquee, the allegations were called "baseless and ridiculous".

Veteran Actor, Jeetendra Rubbishes The Sexual Assault Allegations Made By His Cousin

Taylor Swift Spends $47.7 Million On NYC Apartments

Taylor Swift Spends $47.7 Million On NYC Apartments
American singer-song writer Taylor Swift has hit the headlines by shelling almost $47.7 million on apartments in Manhattan's Tribeca neighborhood in New York City.

Taylor Swift Spends $47.7 Million On NYC Apartments

‘Agree’ With Sonu Nigam On Not Using Loudspeakers, Says Javed Akhtar

‘Agree’ With Sonu Nigam On Not Using Loudspeakers, Says Javed Akhtar
"This is to put on record that I totally agree with all those including Sonu Nigam who want that loudspeakers should not be used by mosques," lyricist Javed Akhtar said

‘Agree’ With Sonu Nigam On Not Using Loudspeakers, Says Javed Akhtar

Priyanka Chopra To Produce Assamese Film 'Bhoga Khirikee'

Global star Priyanka Chopra, who is also the brand ambassador of Assam Tourism, is all set to produce an Assamese film.

Priyanka Chopra To Produce Assamese Film 'Bhoga Khirikee'

Ekta Kapoor Collaborates With Shree Narayan Singh For Biopic On 'The Milkman Of India'

Ekta Kapoor Collaborates With Shree Narayan Singh For Biopic On 'The Milkman Of India'
Ekta Kapoor has roped in director Shree Narayan Singh to bring the life story of 'The Milk Man of India', Dr. Verghese Kurien, on screen.

Ekta Kapoor Collaborates With Shree Narayan Singh For Biopic On 'The Milkman Of India'

Saqib Saleem's 'Chivalrous' Act

  During an appearance on "Yaar Mera Superstar Season 2", the actors got candid on the bond they share as friends and co-actors, read a statement.

Saqib Saleem's 'Chivalrous' Act