Huma Qureshi Author: Huma Qureshi, who began her career as an actor, has steadily expanded her creative pursuits, venturing into writing. Her debut novel, Zeba: An Accidental Superhero, marked the beginning of her journey as an author. Recently, Huma announced via Instagram that she has completed her second book, Dhundh. Reflecting on her unexpected foray into authorship, she shares, “It’s not expected from an actor in our industry” to take on intellectual roles like writing.
Breaking Stereotypes in the Industry
When asked about the prejudices actors face when stepping into unconventional roles, Huma candidly remarks, “Ek to sab ko gyaan bahut dena hota hai actors ko, pata nahi kyun. Sabhi ke paas koi guru mantra hota hai that you should do this or that. I am not trying to be rude, but I haven’t asked for any of those opinions.”
She adds, “Sometimes you need to let people explore, and if they make a mistake, it’s fine. It’s okay to make mistakes, try something new and fail. For me, the bigger problem is not even trying anything different. The most boring thing for me would be to look the same, sound the same, and land up the same every day to work. Isse acha 9-5 wali naukri kar lete. People go through their entire lives being scared to experiment, they will keep doing the same stuff till kingdom come. I find that very suffocating. I might not be successful in everything I try, but I want people to say that at least she tried.”
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The Genesis of Her Writing Journey
Huma’s journey as a writer began during the Covid-19 pandemic. She shares, “We all say that one day we’ll write a book kind of a thing. But when I had time during Covid, I had this idea in my head and I was wondering what to do with it. The first thought was that should I write a script as being from films, we think in terms of scripts first. But there is something very beautiful about writing a book, it sounds more intelligent. So, I thought let’s do something intellectual. But the love it got has been overwhelming. I guess it’s not expected from an actor in our industry to also be an author, but I never adhered to such terms. I just thought that this is a story I want to tell and put out in the world, so I did it.”
Hospitality Runs in the Family
Apart from acting and writing, Huma Qureshi is also deeply connected to her family’s 50-year-old restaurant business, Saleem. She explains, “Hospitality will always be in my blood. My restaurant Saleem is there, and it has been there for 50 years now, in a time when restaurants shut in one or two years. We are expanding it now, and both Saqib (Saleem, actor-brother) and I would like to be important champions of that journey and taking it across pan-India. We also want to expand it to other countries and take Indian cuisine all over the world.”
Conclusion
Huma Qureshi’s journey exemplifies her fearless spirit and willingness to explore new horizons. Whether as an actor, an author, or a restaurateur, she continues to defy expectations, setting an inspiring example for others to embrace creativity and change.
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