During PM Narendra Modi’s recent US visit, a journalist asked him about the protection of Muslim rights in our country. And ever since there has been a conversation around this on social media. Recently, Huma Qureshi appeared on a show hosted by a news channel on TV where she was asked her thoughts on this question, and where she felt any ‘polarisation’ in the film industry based on religion. And the Tarla actress’ response for quite straightforward and to the point.
Huma Qureshi made an appearance on AajTak’s show Seedhi Baat where she shared her thoughts on if she faced any discrimination based on her religion in the film industry. In fact, she went on to question why are such questions being asked to which, the host of the show said that PM Modi’s latest visit to the United States sparked this conversation.
The 36-year-old actress further talked about how she has never felt this discrimination in the industry. She said that she never realised that she is a Muslim, and hence, different. Huma also went on to talk about how her father runs the popular restaurant Saleem’s in Delhi for 50 years, and in her experience, she has never faced this discrimination.
She added that people might have felt it. Huma Qureshi also went on add that questions to the government must be asked, and they should be answered too. Chalo, at least she was honest about her experience and also did not deny that minorities are not discriminated against.
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On the work front, the Huma starrer Tarla was released on July 7, 2023. The film is directed by Piyush Gupta, and also stars Sharib Hashmi in the lead. The movie is based on the renowned chef Tarla Dalal and her culinary journey.