Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Huma Qureshi Says Pregnant Kiara Advani Inspired Toxic Shoot
Huma Qureshi talked about filming a rainy scene for the movie Toxic.
She said the rain gave her a terrible headache.
Kiara Advani was also filming the scene while about six months pregnant.
Huma said Kiara kept standing and performing without complaining.
Seeing Kiara continue inspired Huma to keep working too.
Huma described Kiara as being strong like a rock.
She also told Kiara that she loved her.
The movie’s pre-release event was held in Chennai on August 24.
Huma Qureshi recalled filming a rain sequence with Kiara Advani for Toxic.
Qureshi said she had a terrible headache while being drenched during the scene.
She said Kiara was about six months pregnant and continued standing for the shoot.
Qureshi said Kiara’s determination discouraged her from complaining about the difficult conditions.
The Toxic Tamil pre-release event took place in Chennai on August 24 after being postponed from August 23.
- Who
- Actresses Huma Qureshi and Kiara Advani, along with the Toxic team.
- What
- Huma Qureshi said Kiara Advani inspired her during a difficult rain sequence filmed for Toxic.
- When
- The anecdote was shared at Toxic’s pre-release event on August 24; the film is scheduled to release on August 26.
- Where
- The pre-release event was held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai.
- Why
- Qureshi said Kiara continued filming despite being about six months pregnant, which motivated her not to complain about her headache and the rain.
- Film
- Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups
- Rain sequence
- Huma Qureshi said the scene involved heavy rain and caused her a terrible headache.
- Kiara Advani’s condition
- Qureshi said Advani was about six months pregnant during the shoot.
- Event date
- August 24
- Event location
- Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium, Chennai
- Release date
- August 26
- Director
- Geetu Mohandas