Huma Qureshi movies & biography
Huma Qureshi is an Indian actress and producer born on July 28, 1986, in New Delhi, India. She is known for her work in Hindi cinema and has also appeared in international and South Indian productions. She made her feature film acting debut in the two-part crime drama Gangs of Wasseypur (2012).
Quick facts
| Known for | Actress |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 July 1986 (age 40) |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Latest release | Toxic (2026) |
Best Huma Qureshi movies
Toxic
Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2
Gangubai Kathiawadi
Monica, O My Darling
Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1
KaalaCareer overview
Huma Qureshi began her career in theatre before making her feature film debut in Anurag Kashyap's two-part crime drama Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), for which she received nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and Best Supporting Actress. She followed this with roles in Ek Thi Daayan (2013), D-Day (2013), Dedh Ishqiya (2014), and Badlapur (2015). In 2015, she also made her Marathi debut in Highway, and in 2016, her Malayalam debut in White. She appeared in Viceroy's House (2017) and starred in the comedy Jolly LLB 2 (2017) as Pushpa Pandey. Qureshi ventured into Tamil cinema with Kaala (2018) as Zareena and Valimai (2022) as Sophia. In streaming, she starred in the series Leila (2019), Maharani (2021–present), and Mithya (2022–2024). She made her international film debut in Army of the Dead (2021) and appeared in Bell Bottom (2021) as Adeela Rehman. In 2022, she starred in Monica, O My Darling as Monica Machado, Double XL as Rajshri Trivedi (also serving as producer), and Gangubai Kathiawadi as Qawaal. She portrayed the titular chef in the biographical drama Tarla (2023). Her later credits include Maalik (2025) as a special appearance, Jolly LLB 3 (2025) as Pushpa Mishra, and Toxic (2026) as Elizabeth.
Huma Qureshi movies list
| Year | Movie | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Toxic | Elizabeth | 7.8 TMDB |
| 2022 | Monica, O My Darling | Monica Machado | 7.1 TMDB |
| 2022 | Gangubai Kathiawadi | Qawaal | 7.5 TMDB |
| 2018 | Kaala | Zareena | 6.4 TMDB |
| 2012 | Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 2 | Mohsina Hamid | 7.8 TMDB |
| 2012 | Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1 | Mohsina Hamid | 7.1 TMDB |
Huma Qureshi web series
| Year | Series | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Maharani | Rani Bharti | 36 |
| 2019 | Leila | Shalini Pathak | 6 |
| 2019 | Delhi Crime | Meena | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Huma Qureshi's latest movie?
Her latest film credit is Toxic (2026), in which she plays Elizabeth.
What was Huma Qureshi's debut?
She made her feature film acting debut in the two-part crime drama Gangs of Wasseypur (2012).
How old is Huma Qureshi and where was she born?
Huma Qureshi was born on July 28, 1986, in New Delhi, India. As of 2026, she is 39 years old.
What are Huma Qureshi's best-known films?
She is known for Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), Badlapur (2015), Jolly LLB 2 (2017), Kaala (2018), Valimai (2022), Monica, O My Darling (2022), and Tarla (2023).
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