Cinema VinesHuma Qureshi has recently found herself in the spotlight for both her personal life and her latest professional venture. The actress‑turned‑producer has just released Baby Do Die Do, a film that has entered theatres alongside Alia Bhatt’s Alpha. While the movie is carving out its own niche, Qureshi’s public appearances with actor and acting coach Rachit Singh have sparked rumours that the pair might be planning a wedding.
When asked about the speculations, Qureshi was candid. “You and my mum have the same questions! I don’t have an answer to when the wedding is going to happen. Shaadi jab honi hogi tab ho jayegi; I have a lot of work to do. This is a very busy year and, right now, I am just focusing on that,” she said. The actress made it clear that her priority is her burgeoning film career, and she has no immediate plans for marriage.
Stepping into production was a deliberate risk for Qureshi. She described it as a “high‑risk, high‑reward” business that allows a creator to be the steward of their intellectual property. “I feel every creative person should produce a film once to understand the entire process,” she explained. Unlike acting, which is largely in front of the camera, producing demands responsibility for every element that brings a project to life, from budgeting to talent management.
Qureshi’s production company, Saleem Siblings, was founded with her brother Saqib to create opportunities for themselves and like‑minded filmmakers. The pair believe that not every story requires a massive budget; sometimes a fraction of the money can still produce a compelling narrative. Their debut film, Baby Do Die Do, is currently in its fifth weekend and continues to secure shows across the country, with Qureshi proudly noting each house‑full screening.
Beyond the silver screen, Qureshi remains rooted in Delhi, a city she calls home. She frequently returns to promote her film, visiting theatres unannounced to gather audience feedback. “When I was there recently to promote Baby Do Die Do, I toured with the film. We went to theatres to ask people, ‘What do you think of the film?’ These were all surprise visits,” she recalled. The actress also enjoys reconnecting with old college friends and neighbours during these trips.
Family life is a significant part of Qureshi’s story. Her father runs a long‑standing restaurant in Delhi, while her mother has been a devoted housewife. Growing up in a Punjabi neighbourhood, the actress has spoken about the leap from her family’s traditional background to the world of acting and production. “For us, even becoming actors was a huge leap. To have taken that step, and found success with the grace of God, and now become first‑generation producers is a very strange feeling,” she added.
