Huma Qureshi shares how she is taking forward her father's legacy on Father's Day
Mumbai, June 21
On Father's Day, actress Huma Qureshi has shared an emotional note reflecting on her father and the values he left behind.
She spoke about how she has come to understand the depth of his sacrifices and life lessons over time. Huma also expressed her pride in carrying his legacy forward in her own journey. Sharing photos, the 'Maharani' actress wrote, "As children, we think our fathers have all the answers. Then we grow up and realise they were figuring things out too. Carrying responsibilities we didn't understand. Making sacrifices they never spoke about."
"Showing up every day, even when life wasn't easy. Somewhere along the way, you stop seeing your father as just a parent and start seeing the person behind the role. And that changes everything. Maybe that's why the answer to so many questions in life quietly remains the same. Kaun hai woh? Dad, before anyone. Feels surreal to take his legacy forward, the Saleems are now serving stories too. Our first one arrives on 3rd July. Happy Father's Day," added Huma Qureshi.
The photos feature Huma from her childhood to the present day. The first throwback image shows the actress as a toddler sitting on her father's lap, while the next highlights her bonding with him. One tender moment captures the actress hugging her father as he plants a kiss on her head.
On the work front, Huma will next be seen in the upcoming film "Baby Do Die Do." The movie stars Huma in the role of Baby Karmarkar, aka India's first desi hitwoman. It also features Sikandar Kher, Chunky Panday, Rachit Singh, Marudha Shekhawat, Vidya Malvade, Arun Kushwah and Himanshu Malik. Directed by Nachiket Samant and produced by Saqib Saleem, the film is slated to hit theatres on 3rd July.
— IANS
Reader Comments
It is nice to see stars remember their roots. But I hope her father's legacy—which was in the food business with Saleem's—isn't completely overshadowed by Bollywood. Not saying it's bad, but preserving that heritage would be special too. Still, respect for the emotional post. #FathersDay
This brought tears to my eyes. I lost my father last year and every Father's Day is hard. Huma's words about seeing the person behind the role are so powerful. It's not just about parents, it's about appreciating the human journey. Wishing her family all the best for the new film.
Kaun hai woh? Dad, before anyone—that line is so beautiful and so Indian. We often put our parents on a pedestal but Huma's right, they are humans too. And the fact that she's using her craft to tell stories that connect to her father's world is just brilliant. Can't wait for Baby Do Die Do! 🎬
I respect her sentiment, but let's be honest—this is also a marketing move for her film releasing on 3rd July. Personally, I find it a bit too well-timed. Still, I don't doubt her love for her father. Just wish celebrities didn't always mix personal emotions with film promotions. 🤷
As someone who grew up eating at Saleem's in Delhi, this makes me emotional. Huma's father built something iconic in the food world, and now she's building her own legacy in cinema. That's real progress—not forgetting
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