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'DEMANDING ROLES ON MY TERMS DIDN'T COME AT A COST'
Hindustan Times Patna
|July 28, 2025
There's a narrative sold to young women that the industry wants a certain kind of girl. That's not true.
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.
This story is from the July 28, 2025 edition of Hindustan Times Patna.
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