Huma Qureshi opens on age and gatekeeping in Bollywood
Actor Huma Qureshi was one of the other guest speakers at the Indo-UAE Conclave of India Today, where he spoke about the changing landscape in cinema and how the script-writing has developed in years.
Actor Huma Qureshi became clear about constant obstacles, especially in women, Bollywood. During their session ‘The Maharani of Rainavisation: Breaking Stereotypes, strong women in today’s Indo-UAE Conclave in India on 15 May under India-UAE Conclave titled India-UAE Conclave, the actor explained how he chose to work on his terms and conditions.
Talking about silent but systematic gatekeeping that the size that stories have been told and who are in the headlines, the actor said, “There has always been a type of gatekeeping, and it does not come from a person or agency. I think it is a very collective type of gatekipping ..”
“What kind of stories should be told, deserves to represent it, or who deserves that spotlight? My journey as an outsider in a woman and business is not very easy. Till date, there are rooms that do not reach. There are many parts that I can do, but those people don’t call me. So what do I do? Muje Maka Nahi Mile ‘ (I did not get a chance), so I am about to mourn, “he said.
In an industry where age and attendance often oversee talent, Qureshi has opened up the harsh expectations of women of the industry. Recalling the recent conversation with a casting director, who advised him to ‘prevent himself from aging’, playing a mature role, the actor shared an idea-elevated perspective on the pressure to look small.
“After the success of ‘Maharani’ and ‘Tarala’, in which I have received a lot of love, a casting director called me and said,” You are such a beautiful woman. Why are you growing these characters by playing these characters? There are many other manufacturers who want to work. Try to do young parts. ” I am such that ‘why this burden of playing small parts is always on girls?
“The problem is that either I can do many cosmetic surgery and sit at home and some filmmakers can wait for me to call or I can work with manufacturers who are making all these interesting scripts and they want to work with me.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Huma Qureshi will appear next in ‘Maharani 4’. The Queen’s story follows Qureshi as Rani Bharti and is established in Bihar, which is included in the state’s political scenario with real -life inspirations. The series started Soniliv in 2021, followed by its second season in 2022 and third in 2024.
