Huma Qureshi has announced her next film titled ‘Bayaan’. She will lead the upcoming investigative police procedural drama. The film will be backed by award-winning producer, Shiladitya Bora. Developed at Film Independent in Los Angeles, ‘Bayaan’ will be directed by writer-director Bikas Mishra, best known for his acclaimed feature film, ‘Chauranga’.
Huma Qureshi announced the same on Instagram with a note: “A film I am very excited about #Bayaan, developed at Film Independent, Los Angeles goes on floors. It’s a rare combination: a fantastic script, a talented crew, and their complete dedication to their work. The energy is infectious. Written and Directed by Bikas Mishra, Produced by Shiladitya Bora (Platoon One Films), Madhu Sharma (Summit Studios), Kunal Kumar, and Anshuman Singh (sic).”
She continued, “The film is supported by the International Film Festival Rotterdam’s Hubert Bals Fund and was developed at LA Residency, a part of the Global Media Makers (GMM) program of Film Independent, Los Angeles. During the course of the residency, Bikas was mentored by Craig Mazin (HBO’s Chernobyl) and received advice on the script from writer Jeff Stockwell and story editor Ruth Atkinson (sic).”
Set against the picturesque landscape of Rajasthan, the drama unfolds the story of a father-daughter duo. Roohi, a female detective, is dispatched to a small town in Rajasthan to tackle the first case of her career as a lead investigator. Despite her determination, she faces a formidable adversary with deep-rooted influence in the system. Roohi must strive to uphold her father’s legendary legacy in law enforcement, as described in the film’s logline. The film also stars Chandrachur Singh and Sachin Khedekar, and is set to begin production in Rajasthan this month. ‘Bayaan’ is jointly produced by Shiladitya Bora (Platoon One Films), Madhu Sharma (Summit Studios), Kunal Kumar, and Anshuman Singh.
The film is supported by the Hubert Bals Fund of the International Film Festival Rotterdam and was developed during the LA Residency, a segment of the Global Media Makers (GMM) program at Film Independent, Los Angeles. Throughout the residency, Bikas Mishra received mentorship from Craig Mazin (creator of HBO’s ‘Chernobyl’ and ‘The Last of Us’) and script advice from writer Jeff Stockwell and story editor Ruth Atkinson.
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‘Bayaan’: Huma Qureshi announces new film
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Bollywood actress is ‘lot more than being just size zero’: Huma
In an industry focussed on body image what a female actor ought to look like, Huma Qureshi is one of the few to have bucked the trend. Not only has the actor experimented with roles but often gained weight and looked a certain way for many of her projects. In a recent interview, the actor took a slight dig at the size zero obsession in Bollywood, saying there was much more to being a Bollywood heroine than that. Huma Qureshi’s next film Double XL is a humourous take on body image issues and body shaming, in which Huma and Sonakshi Sinha play two plus-sized women. The film, directed by Satramm Ramani, also stars Zaheer Iqbal and features cricketer Shikhar Dhwan in a cameo in what is his first film appearance. Sonakhi and Huma have been promoting the film in various interviews of late.
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Huma Qureshi says success of ‘Maharani’ has got her opportunities to shoulder films
The critical acclaim for her OTT show ‘Maharani’ has opened doors to interesting work opportunities for Huma Qureshi, who believes she can now headline a project. Known for movies such as ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘D-Day’, ‘Dedh Ishqiya’ and ‘Badlapur’, the actress said her work in the digital space has led her to some “cool” characters.
“I am doing a bunch of stuff on OTT and films, which are strong and well-etched characters. Because of the success of ‘Maharani’, I am getting so many opportunities to shoulder films, which is really cool, fun and exciting,” the 36-year-old actor told PTI in a virtual interview.
Her upcoming slate of feature films include a biopic on noted food writer and chef Tarla Dalal; Dinesh Vijan’s production ‘Pooja Meri Jaan’; the slice-of-life comedy ‘Double XL’ with Sonakshi Sinha; and Vasan Bala-directed ‘Monica Oh My Darling’ on Netflix.
“It is a mix of both films and OTT. In films, there is a remarkable change and a lot of great roles are being written for women. And it is happening on OTT as well. There is an influx of great content,” Qureshi said. With projects such as ‘Maharani’ and ‘Tarla’, Qureshi said the aim is to celebrate success stories of women from different fields.
The actress said she found the story of Dalal, known for hosting popular cookery TV shows ‘Cook It Up With Tarla Dalal’ and penning more than 100 cookbooks, quite “fascinating”. “We often think of the kitchen as a place of subjugation for women and that this is your place, but how a woman (Dalal) back in the day, cooked her way out in the national and international scene for me is fascinating. “She became a role model for so many people. She was like any other ordinary woman next door and was not a glamour doll. She was her own person and stayed true to who she was. And that resonated with me,” said Qureshi. In the SonyLIV series ‘Maharani’, the actress essays the role of Rani Bharti, a village woman who is handpicked to become the chief minister of Bihar.
Source: PTI
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Huma Qureshi makes fierce return in ‘Maharani’ trailer
Makers of the upcoming season two of political drama series ‘Maharani’ have finally unveiled their official trailer.
Taking to Instagram, actress Huma Qureshi dropped the trailer, which she captioned, “Her every move will matter. #MaharaniS2, streaming on 25th Aug only on #SonyLIV #MaharaniOnSonyLIV.”
In the trailer, Qureshi could be seen portraying the role of a women chief minister of the state of Bihar, Rani Bharti. As violence increases in the state, she vows to tackle goons. The ‘Badlapur’ actress gathered positive feedback from netizens for the first season of the series. Along with Qureshi, the series also stars Sohum Shah, Amit Sial, Vineet Kumar, Inaamulhaq, Kani Kasturi, Anuja Sathe, Pramod Pathak and Neha Chouhan in the lead roles.
Helmed by Ravindra Gautam, the series is all set to stream on Sony Liv from August 25, 2022. Soon after Qureshi shared the trailer on her social media, fans flooded the comment section. “Maharani Is Back And How Intense, Powerful And Stronger. This Is Gonna Be A Must Watch After Succesful Season 1 . #MaharaniS2” a fan commented.
Apart from ‘Maharani’, Qureshi will be also seen in ‘Double XL’ alongside Sonakshi Sinha; ‘Tarla’, which is a biopic on the life of famous chef Tarla Dalal; and a thriller film ‘Pooja Meri Jaan’ alongside Mrunal Thakur.
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Huma Qureshi wraps up Tarla Dalal biopic
Huma Qureshi, who will soon be seen playing the role of India’s first-ever home chef, Tarla Dalal, has wrapped up the biopic’s shooting. The actor shot for the film for 37 days at a stretch in Mumbai. One of the last things to be shot was Tarla’s wedding sequence. According to sources, Huma Qureshi has left no stone unturned to effectively capture the spirit of home chef Tarla Dalal. The actor apparently wore dentures for hours on end, so that she would get more comfortable in uttering dialogues whilst wearing them. Huma also studied multiple footage of Dalal to get her mannerisms and pitch just right.
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Huma Qureshi: It has been a difficult two years
The film industry is taking baby steps towards resuming normalcy in the face of the pandemic, but actor Huma S Qureshi warms people against throwing caution to the wind. The actor, who herself has been out and about for her shooting commitments, says while staying at home for prolonged period is not an option, being careful is what we all should focus on while out of our houses.
“Of course we’ve to go out, work and make a living. But one has to do it responsibly and respectfully maintaining our safety and the safety of others at the optimum. I’ve been working throughout this pandemic, and I understand the importance of that,” says the actor, urging people to step out only when absolutely necessary.
“I know it’s very frustrating because we thrive on social interactions, but one has to do that responsibly,” she asserts.