Huma Qureshi ; born 28 July 1986 in Delhi) is an Indian actress who
mainly works in Hindi cinema. She worked as a theatre actor and model
before beginning her film career. After starring in several theatrical
productions, Qureshi moved to Mumbai and signed a two-year contract with
Hindustan Unilever to appear in television commercials. During the
shoot of a Samsung mobile commercial, Anurag Kashyap noticed her acting
ability and signed her for his films. Qureshi made her feature film
debut with a supporting role in the 2012 critically acclaimed crime
dramaGangs of Wasseypur - Part 1 and Part 2. Qureshi's performance won
wide critical acclaim, earning several nominations in the Best
Supporting Actress and Best Female Debut category (including Filmfare).
She further received critical acclaim for her portrayal of a range of
characters, including a witch in the horror thriller Ek Thi Daayan, a
RAW explosives expert in the underworld drama D-Day, and the promiscuous
companion of a Begum in the black comedy thriller Dedh Ishqiya. She is
regarded as one of the most promising newcomers in India.