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Huma Qureshi says ‘negative comments’ on her looks hurt her confidence, made her withdrawn: ‘It really affected me’

Huma Qureshi says ‘negative comments’ on her looks hurt her confidence, made her withdrawn: ‘It really affected me’

Actor Huma Qureshi has opened up about being affected by ‘negative comments’ on her looks and appearance early on in her career. The actor said that facing those comments dampened her confidence and made her withdrawn. Huma Qureshi opens up on dealing with online criticism. Huma Qureshi on facing body shaming Huma is seen on the latest episode of Double Date, a chat show hosted by Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi. Huma appeared on the show alongside her brother and fellow actor Saqib Saleem. Speaking about her experience of dealing with trolling and body-shaming, Huma said, “After my second film, I started reading a lot of negative comments about my looks and appearance. It really affected me, and I became very withdrawn for a while. I think when you are constantly being judged, it starts impacting your confidence.” In the deeply emotional conversation, Huma opened up about dealing with insecurities and online criticism and shared how, over time, she could begin her journey toward self-acceptance. “Over time, I realised I had to cut out the …

Exclusive! Huma Qureshi at Cannes 2026: Bringing my culture to Cannes felt special

Exclusive! Huma Qureshi at Cannes 2026: Bringing my culture to Cannes felt special

Actor-producer Huma Qureshi spotlighted Indian craftsmanship at the French Riviera on Saturday during the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. She adorned a plum-hued Banarasi saree with gold zari detailing and temple jewellery, a look she describes as a “statement”. Huma Qureshi Speaking to us from Cannes, she reflects on how the saree carries deep meaning for her beyond fashion, saying, “Indian women look beautiful in a saree. It is a statement. It’s iconic, surreal and special. Cannes is such a beautiful place where fashion and cinema are celebrated at their finest. Bringing a part of my culture to the French Riviera felt special. Indian jewellery and craftsmenship are unmatched and unparalleled.” Her overall approach to Cannes dressing, including the Gabriela Hearst black power suit she wore during her first appearance this year on Friday, she says, is intentional: “All my looks, everything chosen is understated and refined.” Huma adds that beyond her fashion, she is equally mindful of the festival’s broader context, especially its cinematic focus. “I’ve said this jokingly before, this is the Cannes Film …

Cannes 2026: Huma Qureshi, Aditi Rao Hydari opt for desi glam

Cannes 2026: Huma Qureshi, Aditi Rao Hydari opt for desi glam

Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi sprinkled some Varanasi magic on the glamorous French Riviera as she made a statement by donning a timeless Banarasi saree at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival.  Huma stuns in Banarasi saree The 39-year-old actress shared a string of pictures of herself draped in a dreamy, deep, muted plum-hued saree with gold zari detailing. The actress completed her look with some gold temple jewellery and minimal makeup. For the caption, she wrote on Instagram: “From the ghats of Banaras to the French Riviera. There’s something incredibly special about wearing a weave that feels like it has lived through time. What I love most is how it holds two worlds at once.” The actress said it feels surreal to wear “something that tells a story of its own”. “The nostalgia of a traditional Banarasi weave, and the quiet unexpectedness of motifs that feel contemporary and playful. At Cannes, surrounded by cinema and storytelling, it feels surreal to wear something that tells a story of its own. #Cannes2026,” she concluded.         …

Cannes 2026: Huma Qureshi, Aditi Rao Hydari take over the French town in sarees | Bollywood News

Cannes 2026: Huma Qureshi, Aditi Rao Hydari take over the French town in sarees | Bollywood News

4 min readMumbaiUpdated: May 16, 2026 04:24 PM IST It’s Cannes season, and understandably, much of the conversation around the festival revolves around celebrity fashion and red carpet appearances. Since the 79th edition of the prestigious film festival began, Alia Bhatt has dominated headlines with her Cannes presence. However, several other Indian celebrities are also making a strong impression this year, including Huma Qureshi, Aditi Rao Hydari, and Kalyani Priyadarshan. Huma Qureshi’s Banarasi saare On Saturday afternoon, Huma Qureshi took to Instagram to share glimpses of her Cannes look, where she embraced a Banarasi saree. In a series of photographs, the actor was seen draped in a dreamy deep plum-hued saree adorned with intricate gold zari work.  Sharing the pictures, Huma wrote: “From the ghats of Banaras to the French Riviera. There’s something incredibly special about wearing a weave that feels like it has lived through time. What I love most is how it holds two worlds at once, the nostalgia of a traditional Banarasi weave and the quiet unexpectedness of motifs that feel contemporary …

Huma Qureshi and Rachit Singh to Get Married End of This Year?

Huma Qureshi and Rachit Singh to Get Married End of This Year?

Actor Huma Qureshi is reportedly gearing up to enter a new phase in her personal life. According to recent reports, she is set to marry her longtime partner Rachit Singh later this year, with preparations already quietly underway. The couple, known for keeping their relationship largely private, now seem ready to make things official. Sources suggest that the wedding is being planned for an October-end or early November timeline. Unlike the grand, highly publicised celebrity weddings often seen in the industry, this one is expected to be a relatively intimate affair. Close friends and family members are likely to be in attendance, reflecting the couple’s preference for a more personal and low-key celebration.    However, that doesn’t mean the festivities will be entirely under wraps. Reports indicate that the couple may host a separate reception for industry colleagues and extended circles, allowing them to celebrate the occasion on a larger scale. This two-part approach—private ceremony followed by a bigger gathering—has become increasingly common among celebrities who wish to balance privacy with professional obligations.   There is also …

Huma Qureshi, Rachit Singh to get married by year end, preparations underway

Huma Qureshi, Rachit Singh to get married by year end, preparations underway

Actress Huma Qureshi is rumoured to be dating acting coach Rachit Singh for four years. They have maintained privacy around their relationship; however, they are occasionally spotted together at screenings and special occasions. Amid this, reports were rife that they got engaged in the US last year. Now, sources claim that they are all set to tie the knot later this year. The wedding will be an intimate affair. Huma Qureshi, Rachit Singh to get married? As per a report by Hindustan Times, Huma and her partner Rachit Singh are planning to get married later this year. The couple, who have kept their relationship under wraps, have already begun preparations for their big day. A source told HT, “They are planning an October-end or November wedding as of now. The preparations have begun.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Exclusive| Huma Qureshi, Rachit Singh to get married in October; Deets inside

Exclusive| Huma Qureshi, Rachit Singh to get married in October; Deets inside

Actor couple Huma Qureshi and beau Rachit Singh have always kept their relationship away from the limelight. After we broke exclusive details of their engagement in the US, we have now exclusively learnt that the couple is ready to take their relationship to the next stage and get married this year. Huma Qureshi and Rachit Singh were recently spotted together at Mumbai airport. Wedding preparations have already started as the two approach the big day. A reliable source tells us, “They are planning an October end or November wedding as of now. The preparations have begun.” Also Read | Huma Qureshi gets engaged to long-time rumoured boyfriend Rachit Singh? Here’s what we know The source further tells us, “Knowing Huma she will have a good intimate wedding party and then throw a reception for the industry. May be not a lavish wedding but something that only her close friends and family will attend, followed by a big reception. As of now its most probably looking like Mumbai.” Rachit and Huma’s engagement buzz after they appeared …

Ed Sheeran loved Gangs of Wasseypur, reveals Huma Qureshi

Ed Sheeran loved Gangs of Wasseypur, reveals Huma Qureshi

Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi, known for her incredible versatility and range, revealed that Ed Sheeran had watched her debut film Gangs of Wasseypur and praised it. Huma made the revelation in a recent podcast with Prakhar Gupta.  Ed Sheeran praised Gangs of Wasseypur In the podcast, Huma recounted meeting Ed Sheeran at a party Farah Khan hosted in his honour. “Ultimate flex tha jab main Ed Sheeran se mili aur usne Gangs of Wasseypur dekhi thi (It was the ultimate flex when I met Ed Sheeran and he had watched Gangs of Wasseypur). And I was like, what? `You have watched Gangs of Wasseypur?` Farah Khan had hosted a party for Ed Sheeran when he was in Mumbai, and everyone met him there. I was trying to have a conversation with him, and he was very sweet. He said, I love your country, and I would love to do music here.” She then went on to teach Ed a few “interesting” Hindi words to show him the `flavour` of India. “So, he was being called …

Huma Qureshi reveals Ed Sheeran loved Gangs of Wasseypur, called it a ‘cool’ film: ‘It was an ultimate flex’

Huma Qureshi reveals Ed Sheeran loved Gangs of Wasseypur, called it a ‘cool’ film: ‘It was an ultimate flex’

Bollywood actor Huma Qureshi is currently gearing up for the release of her upcoming movie, Toxic: A Fairytale For Grown-Ups. She made her Bollywood debut with Anurag Kashyap‘s Gangs of Wasseypur, and in a recent podcast with Prakhar Gupta, Huma recalled how Ed Sheeran had watched the film and praised it. Huma Qureshi reveals Ed Sheeran found Gangs of Wasseypur a cool film. Huma Qureshi talks about Ed Sheeran loving Gangs of Wasseypur Huma recalled meeting Ed Sheeran at Farah Khan’s party and said, “Ultimate flex tha jab main Ed Sheeran se mili aur usne Gangs of Wasseypur dekhi thi (It was an ultimate flex when I met Ed Sheeran and he had watched Gangs of Wasseypur). And I was like, what? You have watched Gangs of Wasseypur? Farah Khan had hosted a party for Ed Sheeran when he was in Mumbai, and everyone met him there. I was trying to have a conversation with him, and he was very sweet. He said, I love your country, and I would love to do music here.” …

Zack Snyder praises Huma Qureshi, recalls working with her on Army of the Dead: ‘One of the most amazing actors’

Zack Snyder praises Huma Qureshi, recalls working with her on Army of the Dead: ‘One of the most amazing actors’

Acclaimed filmmaker Zack Snyder is all praise for Bollywood actor Huma Qureshi. The two collaborated on the 2021 release, Army of the Dead, which also marked the actor’s debut in Hollywood. Zack took to his Instagram account on Tuesday to share a picture and called Huma ‘one of the most amazing actors’ he has worked with in the film. Huma Qureshi has received a shoutout from director Zack Snyder. What Zack wrote about Huma Zack recalled working with Huma in the 2021 Netflix zombie heist film and wrote, “@iamhumaq — one of the most amazing actors I’ve had the pleasure of working with on Army of the Dead. Talent, presence, and pure brilliance on screen.” In response, Huma wrote, “You the best .. boss man (red heart emoticon).” Farah Khan, who is a close friend of Huma in the film industry, also commented. She wrote, “Arre wahhh (Wow).” Zack had previously talked about working with Huma in an interview with Hindustan Times in 2021. The filmmaker said that Huma’s character was always intended to be …