Huma Qureshi talk about jamming with sign language expert for new film, reveals what her training taught her
Mumbai, July 2
Actress Huma Qureshi, who is awaiting the release of her upcoming film 'Baby Do Die Do', has shared that for her part in the film, she had to unlearn a lot of things to get it right.
The actress recently opened up about the intense preparation that went into bringing the role to life, revealing how she had to completely reinvent her approach to acting for the film.
Talking about how she approached her character, Huma said, "I had to completely unlearn how I perform. As an actor you rely so heavily on your voice, the tone, the pause, the breath before a line. All of that was gone. I worked with a sign language expert for months and what that process taught me was that the body never lies. When you remove the voice, everything else becomes louder".
She further mentioned, "The way Baby holds her posture, her stillness, the decision in her eyes before she moves, that became my entire vocabulary. It was one of the most physically demanding preparations I've done, not because of action but because of restraint".
'Baby Do Die Do' is set to release in cinemas on July 3, 2026.
Earlier, the actress had 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. 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.
— IANS
Reader Comments
"The body never lies" — such a powerful insight. In Indian cinema, we often overlook the physicality of acting beyond dance and action. Huma's approach reminds me of theatre actors who train in mime. Hope this film gets the audience it deserves!
Huma Qureshi is one of the few actresses who actually takes risks with her roles. From 'Gangs of Wasseypur' to this, she always brings something fresh. But I hope the film doesn't just use disability as a gimmick — representation matters, yaar.
Honestly, I've seen very few Bollywood actors put this much effort into a role. Most just rely on makeup and dialogues. Huma's willingness to unlearn her entire craft is commendable. Also, the father-daughter bond she shared about is so touching — real values stay with you forever.
So glad to see an actress talking about the craft rather than just box office numbers. This film seems like it could be a game-changer for Huma. And releasing in 2026? That's a lot of patience! Hope the wait is worth it. 🤞
Huma's description of how she had to rely on posture and stillness reminds me of the D/deaf actors I've seen in regional Indian cinema. It's wonderful that a mainstream Bollywood film is exploring this. But I wish they had cast a D/deaf actor instead — authentic representation would've been even more powerful.
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