Huma Qureshi Praises Rajkummar Rao's Commitment After Weight Gain for Biopic

Actress Huma Qureshi praised Rajkummar Rao as "one of the most committed actors of our times" after a photo of his weight gain for a role circulated online. Rao gained 9-10 kg for his upcoming biopic on lawyer Ujjwal Nikam while also preparing for a Sourav Ganguly biopic. Meanwhile, Huma Qureshi is set to appear in the multi-lingual film "Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups," starring Yash and featuring a large ensemble cast. Her recent work includes the series "Maharani 4" and "Delhi Crime Season 3."

Key Points: Huma Qureshi Calls Rajkummar Rao a Committed Actor

  • Rajkummar Rao gained weight for Ujjwal Nikam biopic
  • Huma Qureshi praised him on Instagram
  • Huma stars in Yash's 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups'
  • 'Toxic' is a crime drama set in 1980s Goa
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Huma Qureshi hails Rajkummar Rao 'one of the most committed actors of our times'

Huma Qureshi praises Rajkummar Rao's dedication after his physical transformation for the Ujjwal Nikam biopic. Details on his role and her upcoming film 'Toxic'.

"One of the most committed actors of our times. - Huma Qureshi"

Mumbai, Feb 17

Actress Huma Qureshi has heaped praise on Rajkummar Rao, describing him as "one of the most committed actors of our times," after a picture of him appearing to have gained weight began circulating on social media. The actor had later clarified that the transformation was for a role he would be seen playing on screen.

Rajkummar underwent a physical transformation for the Ujjwal Nikam biopic. It was on Instagram, the actor had shared that he had gained 9-10 kgs of weight and even made his hair look thinner to get the part visually right. While simultaneously doing look tests for his next biopic on Sourav Ganguly.

Huma, who is a close friend of Rajkummar, took to her Instagram story, where she shared a picture of Ujjwal Nikam and Sourav Ganguly.

She captioned: "@rajkummarrao One of the most committed actors of our times."

Talking about Huma, the actress is all set to be seen in Yash-starrer "Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups". The makers had earlier unveiled the looks of Yash, Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria of the film.

Written by Yash and Geetu Mohandas and directed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups has been simultaneously shot in Kannada and English, with dubbed versions planned in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and several other languages.

"Toxic : A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups" is reportedly a gripping tale of crime and deception set in 1980s Goa, where a powerful drug cartel manipulates lives behind the state's picturesque beaches and vibrant culture.

The film features a formidable technical lineup, including National Award-winning cinematographer Rajeev Ravi, music by Ravi Basrur, editing by Ujwal Kulkarni, and production design by TP Abid.

The action sequences are mounted on a grand scale, choreographed by Hollywood action director JJ Perry (John Wick), alongside National Award-winning action directors Anbariv and Kecha Khamphakdee.

Produced by Venkat K. Under the banners of KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, the film is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on March 19, coinciding with Eid, Ugadi, and Gudi Padwa.

Huma's latest releases include "Maharani 4" and "Delhi Crime Season 3".

Directed by Puneet Prakash, produced by Kangra Talkies Pvt. Ltd., and created by Subhash Kapoor, Maharani 4, stars Huma, Shweta Basu Prasad, Vipin Sharma, Amit Sial, Vineet Kumar, Shardul Bhardwaj, Kani Kusruti, and Pramod Pathak.

She was also seen in the third season of "Delhi Crime", which is directed by Tanuj Chopra. Huma stars alongside names such as Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang, Jaya Bhattacharya, and Anuraag Arora. The cast also includes Sayani Gupta, Mita Vasisht, Kelly Dorji, and Anshumaan Pushkar.

- IANS

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Sarah B
It's refreshing to see actors supporting each other publicly. Huma's shout-out was classy. Both are such talented performers who choose interesting projects.
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Priya S
Respect for Rajkummar! But honestly, the initial social media trolling for his weight gain was so unnecessary. We should appreciate the craft, not body-shame actors for role transformations. Good on Huma for calling out his commitment.
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Vikram M
Excited for both projects! A biopic on Ujjwal Nikam and another on Dada Ganguly? Rajkummar is on fire. And Huma in Toxic with Yash sounds like a massive pan-India hit in the making. March 19 can't come soon enough!
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Rohit P
While I admire the dedication, I do hope actors are taking proper medical guidance for these rapid physical changes. Health should come first, even for art. That said, Rajkummar Rao is undoubtedly one of our finest.
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Kavya N
Huma is right. In an era of social media influencers calling themselves actors, Rajkummar Rao is a breath of fresh air. His filmography is so diverse - from Stree to Shahid to now these biopics. True gem! 💎

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