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Here are 8 stellar performances of Huma Qureshi that highlights how versatile she is! Gangs Of Wasseypur (2012): In her breakout role as Mohsina, Huma Qureshi plays the glamorous yet grounded wife in an intense crime saga of coal mines, power and vengeance. Her confident presence and sharp performance in a crowded ensemble marked her arrival in a major way. (Image: IMDb) Ek Thi Daayan (2013): In this supernatural thriller, Huma portrays Tamara, a witch character wrapped in mystique and menace. The role allowed her to merge vulnerability and darkness, showing a different facet of her talent beyond realism. (Image: IMDb) Badlapur (2015): Huma embodies Jhimli, a sex worker caught in a gritty revenge drama. The role is raw, emotionally charged and unapologetic—showing her commitment to complex characters in dark narratives. (Image: IMDb) Leila (2019): Transitioning to OTT, Huma plays Shalini in this dystopian series, navigating a brutal regime to find her daughter. Her performance anchors the show’s emotional weight and social commentary. The series will force you to binge watch it as it hooks you to the scary, seemingly realistic future, leaving you utterly perplexed. (Image: IMDb) Maharani (2021 – ): As Rani Bharti, an ordinary woman thrust into politics, Huma delivers a sensitive, fierce portrayal of power, identity and survival in a male dominated arena. Her nuanced performance earned wide acclaim. (Image: IMDb) Monica, O My Darling (2022): In this sleek neo noir thriller, Huma shines as Monica Machado, a manipulative, charismatic femme fatale who flips power dynamics. Her layered performance mixes seduction, ambition and unpredictability. (Image: IMDb) Tarla (2023): In this sleek neo noir thriller, Huma shines as Monica Machado — a manipulative, charismatic femme fatale who flips power dynamics. Her layered performance mixes seduction, ambition and unpredictability. (Image: IMDb) Double XL (2022): Here she takes on Rajshree Trivedi, a woman dealing with societal bias about body image while chasing her dreams. Huma handles the layers of vulnerability, empowerment and social commentary — proving again her fearless choice of roles. (Image: IMDb)
