Huma Qureshi is on a career high with two successive hits. As Rani Bharti rises to national political prominence in Maharani 4, the actor plunges into her darkest territory yet with Delhi Crime 3. This time, she embodies “Badi Didi”, a ruthless human trafficker with no trace of empathy—arguably one of the most chilling characters she has played.
Grateful for the overwhelming response, Huma credits her directors and producers for backing her through challenging material. “From being criticised for my performance in the early Maharani days to now receiving so much praise, it has been overwhelming. And stepping into Badi Didi’s world was both daunting and exhilarating,” she says.
Portraying the character came with emotional weight. “I realised the responsibility. I wanted people to hate her so intensely that they hated the crime itself. I had to treat those trafficked girls as ‘products’ because that’s how she sees them. If systemic injustice isn’t stopped, today’s victims become tomorrow’s criminals. It’s not about gender—this crime keeps reproducing itself.”
Despite her digital success, Huma admits she is disheartened by the theatrical performance of Single Salma. She criticises the industry’s “women-oriented” label, saying it reveals more about the system than the stories. “Single Salma barely got shows or proper promotion, even when people were talking about my work. There’s a lot of gatekeeping. Everything is decided on an Excel sheet. I wish we let the audience choose instead of choosing for them.”
Next, Huma steps into the world of Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown Ups, starring opposite Yash. Though tight-lipped about her role, she hints, “The premise is exciting. It’s arguably the biggest film being made in India. Fans are in for a treat.”
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