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Actress Huma Qureshi Turns Writer, Launches New Novel

Actress Huma Qureshi Turns Writer, Launches New Novel

Actress Huma Qureshi Turns Writer, Launches New Novel

JAIPUR, (ANI) – Actress Huma Qureshi made her debut as an author with the launch of her novel Zeba: An Accidental Superhero at the Jaipur Literature Festival on February 2.

Sharing her journey of writing the book, Huma revealed that the story was initially conceived as a film before the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted those plans.

“I started the book in 2019. After writing about 10-20 pages, I shared it with a few people, and they all thought it was a great idea. Honestly, the plan was to make a film or a TV show, but then COVID happened, and everything was put on hold,” she said.

As she reconsidered the project, she toyed with the idea of turning it into a graphic novel or a screenplay. “I delayed it for so long that I finally decided to write it myself. I asked many people to write it, but they all said only I could do it. It took me about two years, and I was able to express myself honestly through this book,” she added.

Huma, best known for Gangs of Wasseypur, described the writing process as “cathartic” and recommended it as a tool to manage anxiety.

“It was an incredibly therapeutic experience. I believe anyone dealing with anxiety should try writing—it’s a great way to unload your thoughts onto paper,” she said.

Reflecting on her Bollywood career, Huma noted that her experiences in the film industry helped shape the book.

“Two things are crucial in an artist’s life: success and failure. You learn very little from success but a lot from failure. The past ten years in the film industry have been transformative for me. I’ve grown up in front of all of you—you’ve seen my highs and lows, my hits and flops. These experiences teach you valuable lessons, and I’ve tried to incorporate that into the book,” she said.

Huma also revealed plans to adapt the novel into a film. She is known for her roles in Gangs of WasseypurJolly LLB 2Race 3, and more.

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