Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Huma Qureshi's 'Baayan' Explores Systemic Complicity
Imagine a movie where a police officer, played by Huma Qureshi, is trying to solve a tough case in a small town.
The story is like a mystery, but it's also about the police officer's journey.
It shows the difficulties she faces when powerful people might be protecting someone accused of doing something bad.
The movie is set in India but the themes are relatable everywhere.
It had its first showing at a film festival, and the actress hopes it will do well in theaters too.
The story is about the officer fighting against unfairness and trying to do what's right.
Huma Qureshi stars in 'Baayan', described as a female-led thriller and investigative drama.
'Baayan' is directed by Bikas Mishra and set in a small Rajasthan town.
The film explores systemic complicity with Qureshi playing police officer Roohi.
The plot involves a cult leader accused of sexual abuse.
'Baayan' premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- Who
- Huma Qureshi plays a police officer, Roohi, investigating a case.
- What
- The film 'Baayan' explores a case involving a cult leader accused of sexual abuse.
- When
- The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival recently.
- Where
- Set in a small town in Rajasthan, India.
- Why
- The film examines systemic complicity and the challenges faced by a female police officer.
- Main Role
- Huma Qureshi as police officer Roohi
- Director
- Bikas Mishra
- Setting
- Small Rajasthan town
- Genre
- Thriller and investigative drama
- Premise
- Investigation of a cult leader accused of sexual abuse.
- Cast
- Chandrachur Singh, Sachin Khedekar, Swati Das, Vibhore Mayank