Quick facts
| Born | 28 July 1986 |
| Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
| Profession | Actress |
| Debut | Gangs of Wasseypur Part 1 (2012) |
| Full name | Huma Saleem Qureshi |
Film career
Her films include Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012), Ek Thi Daayan (2013), D-Day (2013), Dedh Ishqiya (2014), Badlapur (2015), Viceroy’s House (2017), Jolly LLB 2 (2017) and Kaala (2018). She has also appeared in Tamil, Malayalam and Marathi films, and in the American series Army of the Dead (2021).
Awards and recognition
She won the Stardust Award for Breakthrough Supporting Performance (Female) for Dedh Ishqiya in 2014. She won the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress (Critics) in a Drama Series for Maharani in 2021. She has received Filmfare nominations for Best Supporting Actress for Gangs of Wasseypur and Badlapur.
Television and web series
She starred in Leila (2019), Maharani (2021 onward), and Mithya (2022). In 2025 she appeared in Delhi Crime. She judged India’s Best Dramebaaz in 2018.
- Exploded onto the scene with her breakout debut in the critically acclaimed crime saga Gangs of Wasseypur (2012).
- Cemented her powerhouse status by winning the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actress for her defining title role in Maharani (2021).
- Expanded her global and multi-lingual footprint with an appearance in Zack Snyder’s American blockbuster Army of the Dead (2021) and a starring turn in Delhi Crime (2025).
Net worth
Not publicly estimated.
