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Shweta Basu Prasad on being selective: ‘I’m okay sitting at home for 6 months as I don’t have much kharchas’

Shweta Basu Prasad on being selective: ‘I’m okay sitting at home for 6 months as I don’t have much kharchas’

It’s been a packed year for Shweta Basu Prasad, who featured in three OTT releases from Oops Ab Kya?, Criminal Justice: A Family Matter, to the recently released fourth season of Maharani. The actor says she is grateful to be working steadily even while being extremely selective with her choices, adding that she turns down most of the projects that come her way. Shweta Basu Prasad was most recently seen in fourth season of web series Maharani. On being selective In a chat with Hindustan Times, Shweta revealed that she has no hesitation in turning down projects even if it means spending six months at home between gigs. “I really can’t complain because I’ve been working consistently. But, yes I’m being selective. That’s why I have an audience base who have faith in me… Creating that niche is very important. I’m very conscious about picking my roles. And I may go horribly wrong with my choices in the future. I will unlearn that if I go wrong with my choices,” Shweta tells us. She continues, …

Huma Qureshi says the word ‘feminism’ is used very negatively nowadays: ‘Nobody is saying to put men down’

Huma Qureshi says the word ‘feminism’ is used very negatively nowadays: ‘Nobody is saying to put men down’

Updated on: Nov 24, 2025 06:05 am IST Huma Qureshi talked about the concept of feminism and how it is misconstrued a lot nowadays. The actor said that the idea means well for both men and women. Huma Qureshi has spoken about how the word feminism has come to be associated with a negative light. The actor, who is basking in the praise for her performances in Delhi Crime Season 3 and Maharani Season 4, sat for a chat on the latest episode of The Male Feminist, where she discussed feminism. (Also read: Huma Qureshi says punishment for eve-teasing and online harassment should be the same: ‘There is no difference’) Huma Qureshi discussed the misinterpretation of the word ‘feminism’. What Huma said During the chat, Huma said, “Mujhe na aisa lagta he ki feminism ye jo word he isko bohot negative bana rahe hein. Misconstrue ho raha he. Being a feminist- male or female, is not a bad thing. It is a very good thing. Hum kya baat kar rahe he, hum bol rahe he …

Huma Qureshi Demands Equal Penalty For Online Abuse And Street Eve-Teasing, Says ‘Stop Commenting On Women’ | Bollywood News

Huma Qureshi Demands Equal Penalty For Online Abuse And Street Eve-Teasing, Says ‘Stop Commenting On Women’ | Bollywood News

Last Updated:November 23, 2025, 20:03 IST Huma Qureshi opens up about misogynistic online behaviour, saying punishment for digital harassment must match eve-teasing penalties. The Maharani actor calls for equality in law. Huma Qureshi has called for online harassment to be punished just as strictly as street eve-teasing. Huma Qureshi is earning widespread acclaim for her back-to-back OTT performances in Delhi Crime Season 3 and Maharani Season 4. In a recent conversation on The Male Feminist, the actor opened up about the sexism she faces online, the policing of women’s bodies, and why cyber harassment should carry the same punishment as physical eve-teasing on the streets. What Huma Said About Online Harassment Speaking candidly, Huma revealed the kind of comments she regularly receives on social media. “There are comments like ‘post a picture in a bikini,’ and I am like, ‘kar kya rahe ho boss?’ It is very disgusting, and it is quite sad,” she said. She argued that online abuse should be taken just as seriously as harassment in public spaces. “Mere hisaab se toh …

Huma Qureshi says punishment for eve-teasing and online harassment should be the same: ‘There is no difference’

Huma Qureshi says punishment for eve-teasing and online harassment should be the same: ‘There is no difference’

Updated on: Nov 23, 2025 07:51 pm IST Huma Qureshi shared that men should stop commenting on women’s clothes, their looks and their weight in a recent interview. Huma Qureshi is receiving a lot of praise for her performance in two of her OTT releases, Delhi Crime Season 3 and Maharani Season 4. In a recent conversation on The Male Feminist, the actor discussed a range of topics, including her career, feminism, and the beauty standards in the industry. Huma also shared her opinion on how the punishment for online harassment and eve-teasing at public places should be the same. Huma Qureshi was recently seen in Maharani Season 4 and Delhi Crime Season 3. (PTI Photo)(PTI11_04_2025_000288B)(PTI) What Huma said During the chat, Huma said, “There are comments like ‘post a picture in a bikini,’ and I am like, ‘kar kya rahe ho boss?’ It is very disgusting, and it is quite sad. Mere hisaab se toh jaise ap ladki ko physically ya kahi sadak pe chalte hue tease karne ki punishment milti he, online ki …

Arvind Kejriwal urges people to watch Huma Qureshi’s Maharani S4, says it depicts the ‘ugly reality of today’s politics’

Arvind Kejriwal urges people to watch Huma Qureshi’s Maharani S4, says it depicts the ‘ugly reality of today’s politics’

Updated on: Nov 17, 2025 06:08 pm IST Maharani Season 4 stars Huma Qureshi, Sohum Shah, Amit Sial, Vineet Kumar, Kani Kusruti, and Pramod Pathak. It released on SonyLiv. Actor Huma Qureshi is receiving rave reviews for her performance in Maharani Season 4. This season of the political drama sees the actor return as Rani Bharti, as she reigns as Bihar’s two-term Chief Minister and a potential contender for national leadership. The show has now received a glowing review from former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal, who urged more people to watch it. (Also read: Maharani Season 4 release date: When and where to watch Huma Qureshi’s political drama series) Arvind Kejriwal congratulated the team of Maharani Season 4. Arvind Kejriwal reviews Maharani Season 4 Taking to his X account, Arvind wrote: “U must watch Maharani 4 webseries on @SonyLIV. It depicts the ugly reality of today’s politics. Kudos to entire team for showing courage.” The fictional drama is inspired by real-life events in Bihar, particularly the period …

Huma Qureshi’s parents were ‘convinced’ that her first film offer was a ‘prostitution racket’: ‘Why would somebody cast you?’ | Bollywood News

Huma Qureshi’s parents were ‘convinced’ that her first film offer was a ‘prostitution racket’: ‘Why would somebody cast you?’ | Bollywood News

Huma Qureshi, who made her debut with Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur in 2012, received widespread acclaim for her performance in the two-part crime saga. Her portrayal was so impressive that veteran filmmaker Govind Nihalani compared her to Smita Patil. However, Huma’s journey to films was far from easy. In fact, when she received her first ever offer, her parents feared that this could be nefarious. She recounted this in a recent interview with Midday India and shared, “My parents didn’t believe it. They thought, why would somebody cast you? I think it’s the most audacious thing they had heard. They thought it was a prostitution racket; they were convinced.” Also Read | ‘Mahesh Bhatt is my god, thought only death could separate us’: Mukesh Bhatt on split with elder brother, calls Vikram Bhatt ‘chichora’ Story continues below this ad Reflecting further, she laughingly said, “Now, when I look back at them, I’m like, you really had no faith in my ability to gauge anything for myself. But yeah, it took a bit of convincing, …

Rajkummar Rao lauds Huma Qureshi’s performance in Maharani 4, says he is also excited for Delhi Crime 3

Rajkummar Rao lauds Huma Qureshi’s performance in Maharani 4, says he is also excited for Delhi Crime 3

Updated on: Nov 09, 2025 05:08 pm IST Rajkummar Rao praised Huma Qureshi’s performance in Maharani Season 4 and said he’s looking forward to Delhi Crime Season 3, where Huma joins as Badi Didi. Huma Qureshi’s Maharani Season 4 has been getting love from fans and critics since its release. The show is known for its intense storytelling and political drama. The fourth season follows Rani Bharti, played by Huma, as she steps down as Bihar’s Chief Minister and moves to Delhi to take on the Prime Minister, played by Vipin Sharma. The story picks up after she hands over her post to her daughter, Roshni. It delves into power, betrayal, and political intrigue at the national level. Rajkummar Rao lauds Huma Qureshi’s performance in Maharani Season 4 (Instagram/Rajkummar Rao/Huma Qureshi) Rajkummar Rao priases Huma Qureshi Huma’s performance has been winning hearts, including that of her friend and actor Rajkummar Rao. On November 9, he shared the trailer of Maharani 4 on Instagram and praised Huma’s work. He wrote, “Maharani is already doing phenomenally well …

Maharani S4 review: Huma Qureshi elevates this over-the-top game of thrones that needed less dialoguebaazi, more twists

Maharani S4 review: Huma Qureshi elevates this over-the-top game of thrones that needed less dialoguebaazi, more twists

Maharani season 4 review Cast: Huma Qureshi, Vipin Sharma, Shweta Basu Prasad, Amit Sial, Vineet Kumar, Kani Kusruti Creator: Subhash Kapoor Rating: ★★.5 For three seasons, spanning four years, Subhash Kapoor’s political drama Maharani has been successful, both with audiences and critics, largely due to its ability to make the complex machinations and manipulations in the corridors of power accessible, understandable, and entertaining. The show has successfully mirrored real-world events in Bihar’s history and created a compelling narrative, thanks to some commendable performances. The last part holds true for season 4 as well, but this time, the jaded quality and repetition have begun to peak through. Maharani 4 review: Huma Qureshi returns as Rani Bharti. It almost feels inevitable at this point for a show to degrade and become a caricature of itself in the large ecosystem of Indian streaming. As things become successful, creators try to cater to the audiences, rather pander to them, and turn the show into something inorganic. Maharani fought that for the longest time, but the trope caught up with …

Huma Qureshi to return as…; WHEN and WHERE to watch the political drama?

Huma Qureshi to return as…; WHEN and WHERE to watch the political drama?

Maharani Season 4 OTT release: Huma Qureshi to return as…; WHEN and WHERE to watch the political drama? Home News and Gossip Maharani Season 4 OTT release: Huma Qureshi to return as…; WHEN and WHERE to watch the political d… Maharani S4 OTT Release: For the past few months, Huma has been filming in London, giving fans behind-the-scenes glimpses. According to her updates, Rani Bharti’s political career will reach new heights this season, both literally and symbolically. Maharani S4 OTT Release: In the new and highly anticipated season 4 of the successful political drama series Maharani, Huma Qureshi will again take on her character of Rani Bharti. The series has gained a lot of popularity due to its gripping storyline and has magnetised the audience with its rise of the lower class, the caste politics, and the power struggles all around. The fourth season, which has been eagerly awaited, is now going to be released online after three seasons …

‘Male actors are getting Rs 45 crore’: Maharani’s Huma Qureshi claims she isn’t paid equally despite her show being ‘most-watched’

‘Male actors are getting Rs 45 crore’: Maharani’s Huma Qureshi claims she isn’t paid equally despite her show being ‘most-watched’

Huma Qureshi has established herself as a strong presence in the digital entertainment world, particularly through her powerful role as Rani Bharti in the series Maharani. In a recent interview, she reflected on how the rise of OTT platforms has created new career opportunities for actors like herself. However, she also raised a pressing issue within the industry, the longstanding problem of unequal pay. She pointed out that despite Maharani being one of the most-watched shows, she is still not paid on par with her male counterparts, some of whom are earning fees as high as Rs 45 crore. In an interview with India Today, Huma Qureshi highlighted the popularity of Maharani, calling it perhaps the most-watched and most-loved series. However, she candidly addressed the ongoing issue of gender-based pay disparity in the OTT space. Despite leading the show as its central character, she revealed that her earnings don’t come close to what male actors make for similar roles. She expressed disappointment over the fact that, even when a female actor drives the success of a series, men …