Recently, Huma Qureshi spoke about the value of supporting fellow artists—just as she was guided early in her career. Recalling a particularly formative moment with the late Om Puri on the set of Viceroy’s House (2017), she shares a memory of his kindness. A report by Mid-Day quoted Huma describing her first international project, Qureshi says, “It was an emotional scene involving Om sa’ab and me.
As a newcomer, I didn’t know if I could ask for another take. Om sa’ab sensed that I was hesitating and said, ‘Gurinder, one for me.’ He knew I wanted one more take.
I can never forget that.” Facing Rejection in a Competitive Industry For Qureshi, sharing her experiences isn’t just about looking back—it’s also about changing the environment for others in an industry that often fosters competition over collaboration. “I have been thrown out of films and learned about it via the press,” Qureshi admits.
She recalls moments where the cut-throat nature of the industry led to abrupt setbacks but has made it her mission to avoid replicating such treatment toward others. Determined to “break the dysfunctional cycle,” she states, “I keep telling myself that nobody is targeting me and that I shouldn’t play the victim card. You have to elevate your own game.
” Mithya: A New Chapter and New Co-Stars In her latest project, Mithya: The Darker Chapter , a thriller exploring complex family dynamics, Qureshi collaborates with Naveen Kasturia and Avantika Dassani..
