Shorts not made for box office: Huma Qureshi

Huma Qureshi was born in Delhi to a Muslim family. Her father, a restaurateur runs a series of ten restaurants around Delhi, named Saleem’s. Huma’s brother, Saqib Salim, also an actor, appeared in Nupur Asthana’s ‘Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge’ (2011).

She hails from a professional theatrical background and she has worked with several theatre based directors like NK Sharma, Sohaila Kapur, Aamir Raza Husain and Rahul Pulkeshi. Later on, she shifted to Mumbai and she went on to shoot for almost fifteen advertisement brands namely Pears Soap, Saffola Oil, Samsung Guru, Nerolac, Vita Marie, andMederma Cream. The hard work and effort which she put in all these advertisements has led her to gain considerable recognition from everyone. She had even worked alongside several superstars of Bollywood like Shahrukh Khan and Aamir Khan in various advertisements.Huma Qureshi had signed up for three other films even before ‘Gangs of Wassaypur’ had hit the screens. Her upcoming movie is considered to be Bollywood’s first film to be based entirely on food. This film has been titled ‘Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana’ where Qureshi will play the role of a fun loving, jolly Punjabi girl. Presently she is working on the sets of ‘Ek Thi Daayan’, a psychological thriller which is produced jointly by both Ekta Kapoor as well as by Vishal Bhardwaj. She has also signed up for Nikhil Advani’s upcoming project which has not yet been given any title. Huma Qureshi has also performed to an item song in the Hindi version (dubbed) of a drama based film, ‘Trishna’ which has Frieda Pinto in its ranks.The actor claims that he has met Huma only a couple of times and has no clue where these stories crop from. Shahid is Bollywood’s most eligible bachelor and hence, time and again there have been rumor mills running on the actor’s link-ups. Every time Shahid is spotted engaging with any girl, a story is weaved around the same. It has become very difficult for the actor to visit theaters, restaurants or any sort of public place. His most recent link up was with Huma Qureshi. However Shahid’s spokesperson says, “Shahid had a very strong female following right from his first film. His boyish charm, attract umpteenth link-up stories, whenever he is spotted with a girl.” Talking in particular about Huma Qureshi, the spokesperson clarifies, “Shahid has met Huma socially and briefly exchanged pleasantries. He has been absorbed with work with little time for himself.” Shahid adds, “I have no clue where these stories crop from. I’ve met Huma only twice.” He further adds “Singledom has its own challenges. Every girl you meet is taken to be a potential relationship!” - See more at: http://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2013/07/17/news/entertainment/shahid-kapoor-is-not-seeing-huma-qureshi/#sthash.77fkHAMa.dpuf

Shorts not made for box office: Huma Qureshi