Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Huma Qureshi Recalls Throwing Shade at Anurag Kashyap Before Gangs of Wasseypur
Actress Huma Qureshi shared a funny story about how she got her big break in Bollywood.
She met director Anurag Kashyap at an ad shoot and joked about her ad being better than his.
This led to her getting the role in his film Gangs of Wasseypur and making her debut.
Huma Qureshi made her Bollywood debut with Gangs of Wasseypur
She recalled her first encounter with Anurag Kashyap at an ad shoot
Qureshi revealed she threw shade at Kashyap, asking if her 'dusva' (second) ad was better than his 'pehla' (first)
She landed the role and revealed her salary for the film
- Who
- Huma Qureshi, Anurag Kashyap
- What
- Recalled their first meeting and Qureshi's debut in Gangs of Wasseypur
- When
- At the 10th edition of Expresso
- Where
- Expresso event
- Why
- To share her journey and experiences in Bollywood
Huma Qureshi's View
Anurag Kashyap's View
Ad Comparison
Huma Qureshi's View
Mera dusva ad hai, aapka pehla hai?
Anurag Kashyap's View
Not explicitly stated in the article
- Debut Film
- Gangs of Wasseypur
- Director of Debut Film
- Anurag Kashyap
- First Meeting
- Ad shoot