'DEMANDING ROLES ON MY TERMS DIDN'T COME AT A COST'

Since her debut in 2012 with Gangs of Wasseypur, actor Huma Qureshi has carved a niche for herself through the years with a number of diverse roles. As she celebrates her 39th birthday today, Huma challenges the notion that female actors suffer from limited role options in the industry.

- Yashika Mathur

One might think that demanding roles on her own terms might come with a price, but the actor says, “I've been constantly busy, so I don't think it comes with a cost. It's a narrative often sold to young women, that only a certain kind of girl is wanted in this industry. That's not true.”