Huma Qureshi joins Mayank Shekhar on Sit With Hitlist for a candid, no-filter conversation about her journey in Mumbai, from being a Delhite to carving her space in Bollywood with films like Maharani and Monica, O My Darling. In this episode, Huma opens up about rejection, bias, and what it truly means to stay authentic in a world obsessed with perfection.
12 November,2025 02:11 PM IST
Raj Kapoor's centenary celebration in Mumbai was a grand affair, bringing together his children and grandchildren, including Randhir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, and Ranbir Kapoor, to honour the legacy of the legendary actor and filmmaker. The event also saw the presence of numerous industry luminaries, such as Rekha and Simi Garewal, with celebrated filmmakers like Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, and Anand L Rai. Bollywood stalwarts like Prem Chopra, Anupam Kher, Jitendra Kapoor, and Sanjay Khan. Other prominent figures spotted at the celebration included Vicky Kaushal, Farhan Akhtar, Kartik Aaryan, Aditya Seal, Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia D'Souza, Shweta Bachchan Nanda, Agastya Nanda, Vedang Raina, Vijay Varma, Sharvari Wagh, Huma Qureshi, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Terence Lewis. The event not only celebrated Raj Kapoor's legacy but also showcased the strong ties within the film industry and the lasting impact of his cinematic contributions.
14 December,2024 08:09 PM IST
At a recent women-centric award show, Bollywood divas including Taapsee Pannu, Huma Qureshi, Shefali Shah, and American-born rapper Raja Kumari graced the red carpet, celebrating female empowerment. Taapsee, known for her candidness, shared her thoughts on the overuse of biopics in cinema, acknowledging the pressure of portraying real-life figures. She also revealed her inspiration and named four women whose pictures she keeps close. Shefali Shah, famed for her role in 'Dil Dhadakne Do,' revealed her favourite role to date. Meanwhile, Raja Kumari teased her upcoming Telugu song, a collaboration with A.R. Rahman, calling it an ode to female icons everywhere.
19 November,2024 05:34 PM IST
Huma Qureshi opens up about her conscious choice to take on roles that emphasise strong, independent women with distinct careers, separate from the men in their stories. As she awaits the second season of the thriller series 'Mithya', she narrates an incident from the show's first installment, where certain dialogues didn’t sit well with her, as they undermined her character's individuality simply because she was a mother. While preparing for the new season on ZEE5, Huma states that her criteria for choosing projects are clear: screen time doesn’t matter to her. Instead, she focuses on meaningful representation and authentic storytelling that reflect the complexities of women's lives.
29 October,2024 05:47 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
