Huma Qureshi explores the spiritual essence and culinary heart of Madurai

IANS June 18, 2025 323 views

Huma Qureshi recently explored the vibrant culture of Madurai, visiting temples and enjoying local cuisine. She shared her experiences on Instagram, giving her followers a glimpse into Madurai’s essence. Meanwhile, she hosted a screening of "Ballerina," emphasizing her support for female-led action films. With projects like "Maalik" and "Maharani" ahead, Huma continues to make her mark in the industry.

"Postcards from Madurai wearing my sari from Jammu ... #blessed." - Huma Qureshi
Huma Qureshi explores the spiritual essence and culinary heart of Madurai
Mumbai, June 18: Huma Qureshi recently embarked on a soulful journey to Madurai, immersing herself in the city's rich cultural, religious, and culinary heritage.

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Huma explores Madurai's temples and cuisine

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Shares cultural experiences on Instagram

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Hosts 'Ballerina' screening for friends

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Highlights female-led action stories

From visiting iconic temples to sampling authentic South Indian delicacies, the actress embraced every facet of Madurai's vibrant charm. Taking to Instagram, the Double X actress shared a couple of her photos and videos from Madurai, captioning it, "Postcards from Madurai wearing my sari from Jammu ... #blessed."

In the first image, Huma Qureshi is seen gracefully posing on a staircase, dressed in an elegant white saree. Another photo captures a traditional Madurai meal served on a banana leaf, showcasing the region's rich culinary flavors. She also shared a serene video from a temple visit, along with candid snapshots of the local people, offering a wholesome glimpse into her cultural and spiritual experience in the city.

Meanwhile, Huma Qureshi recently made headlines after hosting a special screening of the action thriller "Ballerina," starring Ana de Armas. She expressed her belief that the future belongs to female-led action stories--something she said she hoped to help shape "one frame at a time."

She posted a video featuring all her family and friends watching the film and captioned it, "Last night I hosted a special screening of #Ballerina for my friends and fam--all action movie junkies like me ... There's something so powerful about watching a woman own the frame--fists, flaws, and all. I truly believe the #FutureIsFemaleAction -- and I want to help build that future, one frame at a time."

Work-wise, Huma Qureshi has a packed slate ahead. She will be seen in "Maalik" alongside Rajkummar Rao and has also been filming for the fourth season of the acclaimed political drama series "Maharani," which features Sohum Shah, Amit Sial, Kani Kusruti, and Inaamulhaq.

In addition, Huma is set to appear in the third installment of the "Jolly LLB" franchise that also stars Akshay Kumar, Arshad Warsi, Amrita Rao, Saurabh Shukla, and Annu Kapoor.

Reader Comments

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Priya K.
Madurai is truly magical! ❤️ Huma has captured the essence so well - from the majestic Meenakshi temple to the lip-smacking banana leaf meals. As someone who grew up in Tamil Nadu, this makes me so nostalgic. More celebs should explore our rich cultural heritage beyond just metro cities!
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Rahul S.
While I appreciate Huma showcasing Madurai, I wish she had highlighted more local artisans and small businesses. The real soul of the city lies in its weavers, bronze idol makers, and street food vendors. Hope next time she does a deeper dive!
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Ananya M.
That white saree look is pure elegance! 😍 Love how she's blending Jammu's textile with Madurai's backdrop. Shows India's beautiful diversity. Also excited for Maharani S4 - her political drama game is strong!
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Vikram J.
As a Madurai native, I'm thrilled to see our city getting this attention! But please tourists - respect the temple customs and don't treat sacred spaces just as photo ops. Huma seems to have been respectful though, which is nice.
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Sneha P.
That banana leaf meal pic made me so hungry! 🤤 Jallad is the best in Madurai - hope she tried it. Also loving her support for female-led action films. We need more Indian actresses in powerful action roles beyond just song sequences.
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Karthik R.
Interesting how she's balancing spiritual exploration with promoting action cinema. Shows the modern Indian woman's multifaceted personality - traditional yet progressive. Looking forward to her in Jolly LLB 3!

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