Huma Qureshi, the Maharani who taught us all the concept of consent in the simplest manner, is an "outsider" who has firmly made her mark in Bollywood. Whether it's Gangs of Wasseypur or Monica, O My Darling, Huma leaves a lasting impression in every film she's a part of.
She joins us in the first episode of AfterHours S2 to talk about her unconventional journey from Delhi to Bollywood, the shocking pay disparity that still prevails in the industry, her plans as a producer, and much, much more.
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(00:00) Episode begins
(03:05) Why it's not easy being an actress
(04:11) "Women are shamed far too much"
(06:18) "Actresses are treated as the dessert, not the main meal"
(09:58) Why did Huma Qureshi become a producer?
(10:51) "I have no patience for trolls"
(12:32) "I look better in my 30s than I did in my 20s"
(14:20) When Huma walked the ramp in Kashmir
(15:29) The friendships of Delhi
(16:18) Living with a sibling
(17:38) "Either people talk about the struggle or about nepotism"
(19:20) Huma, the badass
(21:07) "Women are not paid as much as men in Bollywood, even stars"
(25:33) Meet Zeba, Huma's superhero
(28:01) How does Huma Qureshi unwind AfterHours?
(29:09) Maharani ji on cancel culture, trolling, and...Andrew Tate!