★ HOW OLD IS HUMA QURESHI?
Huma Qureshi is 39 years old, born July 28, 1986 in IN · Leo.
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About
Huma Qureshi is an Indian actress known for crime dramas and cross-genre work across Hindi, Tamil, and Marathi film. Born in 1986, she studied history in Delhi while working in theatre and modelling before Anurag Kashyap cast her in Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), earning a Filmfare nomination. She has since appeared in Maharani, Army of the Dead, and Monica, O My Darling, collecting a Filmfare OTT Award and three further Filmfare nominations. As a Leo, she channels that sign's dramatic intensity into character-driven roles.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Huma Qureshi is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi-language cinema and has expanded into Tamil, Marathi, and English-language productions. Born on 28 July 1986 in India, she studied history in Delhi while pursuing theatre and modelling. Her breakthrough came when director Anurag Kashyap spotted her in a Samsung commercial and signed her to a three-film deal; her film debut was a supporting role in the two-part crime drama Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), which earned her a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Her career spans horror (Ek Thi Daayan), black comedy (Dedh Ishqiya, 2014), revenge drama (Badlapur, 2015), road drama (Highway, 2015), and comedy (Jolly LLB 2, 2017). She received international exposure through the American zombie film Army of the Dead (2021) and the Tamil action thriller Valimai (2022), while earning critical praise for the dystopian drama series Leila (2019) and her lead role in the crime drama series Maharani since 2021. Her performance in the crime comedy Monica, O My Darling (2022) further cemented her range. Qureshi has accumulated a Filmfare OTT Award and nominations for three Filmfare Awards. As an actress, she performs across live theatre, film, and serialised television. Born under Leo, her work demonstrates that sign's natural pull toward character-led narratives and dramatic range.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Qureshi studied history while based in Delhi, where she worked as a theatre actor and model. She then relocated to Mumbai and signed a two-year contract with Hindustan Unilever to appear in television commercials. During a Samsung mobile commercial shoot, director Anurag Kashyap recognised her talent and offered her a three-film deal, marking the beginning of her film career.
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Trivia
- Her film debut was a supporting role in Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), a two-part crime drama that earned her a Filmfare Award nomination.
- She has worked across Hindi, Tamil, and Marathi cinema, including the American film Army of the Dead (2021).
- Qureshi's most acclaimed recent role is as the lead in the crime drama series Maharani, which began in 2021.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Free Spirit
Restless and adventurous. Huma Qureshi reinvent often: new sounds, new platforms, new cities. Expect career pivots over decades.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Alexander GouldDog · 1994
- Jean-Carl BoucherDog · 1994
- Connor JessupDog · 1994
- Mayuko FukudaDog · 1994
- Abbey HoesDog · 1994
CHALLENGING
- IsaacMonkey · 2004
- Robbie Ure
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Huma Qureshi?
- Huma Qureshi is 39 years old (born July 28, 1986).
- When is Huma Qureshi's birthday?
- Huma Qureshi was born on July 28, 1986.
- What is Huma Qureshi's zodiac sign?
- Huma Qureshi is a Leo, born July 28, 1986.
- What is Huma Qureshi's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Huma Qureshi was born in 1986, the year of the Fire Tiger.
- Where is Huma Qureshi from?
- Huma Qureshi is from IN.
- What does Huma Qureshi do?
- Huma Qureshi is a actor.
- Is Huma Qureshi still alive?
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