Huma Qureshi turns showstopper for Varun Bahl's show: 'It's a homage to our mothers' Kashmiri roots'
Actress Huma Qureshi, who recently turned the muse for designer Varun Bahl’s couture show, shared the reason behind taking up the project, calling it a testament to the power of love, friendship, cultural heritage and ancestry. Actors and siblings Huma and Saqib Saleem had turned the show stoppers for Bahl’s ‘Love Letters to Kashmir’, a couture showcase. The collection was an ode to Bahl’s ancestry and Kashmiri roots, as his father grew up there.
Huma also has a strong Kashmir connection. Her mother traces her roots to this ‘heaven on earth’, and the actress also has fond memories of having spent her school vacations along with her mom’s family and cousins during her childhood.
Talking about the show, the ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ actress said: “My mother was born here and grew up in Kashmir and I have often visited my cousins during my school vacations.”
“When...
Huma also has a strong Kashmir connection. Her mother traces her roots to this ‘heaven on earth’, and the actress also has fond memories of having spent her school vacations along with her mom’s family and cousins during her childhood.
Talking about the show, the ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ actress said: “My mother was born here and grew up in Kashmir and I have often visited my cousins during my school vacations.”
“When...
- 9/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Huma Qureshi turns showstopper for Varun Bahl's show: 'It's a homage to our mothers' Kashmiri roots'
Actress Huma Qureshi, who recently turned the muse for designer Varun Bahl’s couture show, shared the reason behind taking up the project, calling it a testament to the power of love, friendship, cultural heritage and ancestry. Actors and siblings Huma and Saqib Saleem had turned the show stoppers for Bahl’s ‘Love Letters to Kashmir’, a couture showcase. The collection was an ode to Bahl’s ancestry and Kashmiri roots, as his father grew up there.
Huma also has a strong Kashmir connection. Her mother traces her roots to this ‘heaven on earth’, and the actress also has fond memories of having spent her school vacations along with her mom’s family and cousins during her childhood.
Talking about the show, the ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ actress said: “My mother was born here and grew up in Kashmir and I have often visited my cousins during my school vacations.”
“When...
Huma also has a strong Kashmir connection. Her mother traces her roots to this ‘heaven on earth’, and the actress also has fond memories of having spent her school vacations along with her mom’s family and cousins during her childhood.
Talking about the show, the ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ actress said: “My mother was born here and grew up in Kashmir and I have often visited my cousins during my school vacations.”
“When...
- 9/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Aug 23 (Ians) Actors Sharman Joshi and Sharib Hashmi have been signed for the upcoming film ‘Ziddi Sanam’. The film, a thriller, marks the directorial debut of Arvind Singh Rajpoot, and will go on floors at the end of September 2023 and is looking for a release in 2024.
It also stars Aarya Babbar and Sonalika Diwajita, and has been written by Amjad Ali and Arvind Singh Rajpoot.
Speaking on the occasion, Sharman Joshi said: “After a long time I have heard such a good thriller. I am looking forward to starting the shoot. It is something which I have not done and I am really excited to start shooting.”
Talking about the same director Arvind Rajpoot said: “The film is very close to my heart, and I am honoured that Sharman has agreed to do the main role. He really liked the narration I gave him, and I am very excited to start shooting.
It also stars Aarya Babbar and Sonalika Diwajita, and has been written by Amjad Ali and Arvind Singh Rajpoot.
Speaking on the occasion, Sharman Joshi said: “After a long time I have heard such a good thriller. I am looking forward to starting the shoot. It is something which I have not done and I am really excited to start shooting.”
Talking about the same director Arvind Rajpoot said: “The film is very close to my heart, and I am honoured that Sharman has agreed to do the main role. He really liked the narration I gave him, and I am very excited to start shooting.
- 8/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
A cinematic masterpiece that defies age and inspires women of all stages in life to find their ‘something’, actress Huma Qureshi starrer ‘Tarla’ is a remarkable journey from an ordinary housewife to a visionary. The biopic based on the life of late celebrity chef and cookbook author, Tarla Dalal, has received positive reviews, and the audience has praised the storytelling.
Huma, who starred in and as Tarla, has revealed the ‘best compliment’ that she has received for her performance in the movie.
“The best compliment I have received was from Tarla Dalal’s daughter- Renu Dalal. Renu told me that ‘Oh my god you really remind me of my mother’. That was a very overwhelming thought for a daughter to say that, really means everything. And the love of course keeps coming from the fans,” Huma said.
Huma said she is happy, and excited to get so much love for the film.
Huma, who starred in and as Tarla, has revealed the ‘best compliment’ that she has received for her performance in the movie.
“The best compliment I have received was from Tarla Dalal’s daughter- Renu Dalal. Renu told me that ‘Oh my god you really remind me of my mother’. That was a very overwhelming thought for a daughter to say that, really means everything. And the love of course keeps coming from the fans,” Huma said.
Huma said she is happy, and excited to get so much love for the film.
- 8/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
In the world of cinema, certain masterpieces beautifully capture the essence of women empowerment. And recently a lot of women-led films have come to the forefront which depict the true meaning of women power.
Films like ‘Darlings’, ‘Tarla’ and ‘Masaba Masaba’ led by powerful leading ladies of the entertainment industry have changed the way people look at the women today.These films evoke powerful emotions, showcasing the strength and determination of women.
Here is Ians’ list of five extraordinary films that celebrate the shades of women empowerment and leave a lasting impression on the audience.
Tarla:Starring Huma Qureshi, this is a cinematic masterpiece that defies age and inspires women of all stages in life to find their ‘something’. Follow Tarla Dalal’s remarkable journey from an ordinary housewife to a visionary as she discovers her passion after becoming a mother, and breaks free from societal expectations.
Tarla’s story transcends the screen,...
Films like ‘Darlings’, ‘Tarla’ and ‘Masaba Masaba’ led by powerful leading ladies of the entertainment industry have changed the way people look at the women today.These films evoke powerful emotions, showcasing the strength and determination of women.
Here is Ians’ list of five extraordinary films that celebrate the shades of women empowerment and leave a lasting impression on the audience.
Tarla:Starring Huma Qureshi, this is a cinematic masterpiece that defies age and inspires women of all stages in life to find their ‘something’. Follow Tarla Dalal’s remarkable journey from an ordinary housewife to a visionary as she discovers her passion after becoming a mother, and breaks free from societal expectations.
Tarla’s story transcends the screen,...
- 7/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
India is a land of foodies which continues to experiment with food cuisine in an evolutionary manner. Tarla is a biopic on Indian chef and cookbook author Tarla Dalal. ‘Tarla’ is perhaps the first such cinematic documentation of a woman who changed the contours and paradigms associated with food in the most imaginative and practical manner.
Business of food has clear fault lines at least in India. Unwritten rule is that while cooking within the four walls is mostly an all women domain, cooking for public functions is still a predominantly male prerogative and it has continued to be so from ancient times.
Tarla Plot
Tarla (Huma Qureshi) is a woman who wants to achieve something significant in life. Apparently, her family is insisting on getting her married. Though Tarla’s husband, Nalin (Sharib Hashmi), is all set to stand by her side with her choices, gender duties result in...
Business of food has clear fault lines at least in India. Unwritten rule is that while cooking within the four walls is mostly an all women domain, cooking for public functions is still a predominantly male prerogative and it has continued to be so from ancient times.
Tarla Plot
Tarla (Huma Qureshi) is a woman who wants to achieve something significant in life. Apparently, her family is insisting on getting her married. Though Tarla’s husband, Nalin (Sharib Hashmi), is all set to stand by her side with her choices, gender duties result in...
- 7/12/2023
- by Nalin Rai
- GlamSham
The movie Tarla, starring Huma Qureshi in the titular role along with Sharib Hashmi, has been released on Zee5. The movie follows the story of the entrepreneurial genius way back when she became the powerhouse that we know her as. Although the film could’ve been more insightful, there’s still a cute, homey quality to it. You can see our full review here. While some of it is a bore, we can still trace a line through Tarla Dalal’s early life through the film and understand how she found her “something” and became one of India’s most renowned food journalists.
Spoilers Ahead
Plot Synopsis: What Happens In ‘Tarla’?
We start at the time Tarla is in college and watches her professor’s footsteps keenly while she explains the need to give your best in whatever you do in your life. Tarla wants to go places just like her professor.
Spoilers Ahead
Plot Synopsis: What Happens In ‘Tarla’?
We start at the time Tarla is in college and watches her professor’s footsteps keenly while she explains the need to give your best in whatever you do in your life. Tarla wants to go places just like her professor.
- 7/8/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
The story of India’s first home chef is fascinating and should be brimming with food. We don’t get served any platters, I’m afraid! For those of us who didn’t have the chance to see her become a force to be reckoned with in real-time, the film Tarla should’ve given us some real insight into her food and life. While to the uninitiated, the story may come across as a heartwarming tale of endurance and a feel-good film, it tells a very limited tale, ending much before the real story began. Personally, I looked up the chef after watching the film because I remembered hearing her name but not much more. When I saw that she became an entrepreneur in the process of becoming one of India’s most revered home chefs, I was disheartened not to have seen that side of things in the film.
- 7/7/2023
- by Ruchika Bhat
- Film Fugitives
As the Tarla Dalal biopic ‘Tarla’ started streaming on Zee5 on Friday, Huma Qureshi, who plays the lead role, and Sharib Hashmi, her on-screen husband, stepped out in style to promote the film with dabbawalas.
Dressed in a flowing pink outfit, and sporting a Gandhi topi, which is a part of the dabbawala uniform, Huma carried a big tiffin in her hand. Sharib opted for a green shirt and enjoyed posing and interacting with the dabbawalas. The two then settled down for lunch with the dabbawala.
‘Tarla’ is a captivating biopic that chronicles the extraordinary life of home cook-turned-popular TV show host and cookbook author Tarla Dalal, who rises from humble beginnings to attain national renown.
The film chronicles Tarla’s unwavering determination and ambition, as she rises to the top of the culinary world, leaving a flavourful legacy for generations to come.
Directed by Piyush Gupta and co-produced by Ronnie Screwvala,...
Dressed in a flowing pink outfit, and sporting a Gandhi topi, which is a part of the dabbawala uniform, Huma carried a big tiffin in her hand. Sharib opted for a green shirt and enjoyed posing and interacting with the dabbawalas. The two then settled down for lunch with the dabbawala.
‘Tarla’ is a captivating biopic that chronicles the extraordinary life of home cook-turned-popular TV show host and cookbook author Tarla Dalal, who rises from humble beginnings to attain national renown.
The film chronicles Tarla’s unwavering determination and ambition, as she rises to the top of the culinary world, leaving a flavourful legacy for generations to come.
Directed by Piyush Gupta and co-produced by Ronnie Screwvala,...
- 7/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, July 7 (Ians) Ott platforms have lined up a must-watch array of multi-genre content, from a thriller to a chilling horror drama, to a slice-of-life story, and more, giving you an opportunity to immerse yourself in captivating narratives.
From Sonam Kapoor’s unusual crime drama ‘Blind’ to the biopic on renowned cookbook writer Tarla Dalal, played by Huma Qureshi, Ott platforms are all delivering raw, resonant and moving content.
Here’s a list of this week’s unmissable titles:
‘Blind’ (July 7): Riveting Tale of Secrets
An intense drama headlined by Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, ‘Blind’ promises a perfect combination of suspense and drama, backed by an engrossing and nuanced storyline.
With an ensemble cast featuring Purab Kohli, Vinay Pathak, Lilette Dubey and Shubham Saraf, directed by Shome Makhija, ‘Blind’ is a captivating story of a visually impaired yet resilient woman (played by Sonam) who becomes a key witness to a crime.
From Sonam Kapoor’s unusual crime drama ‘Blind’ to the biopic on renowned cookbook writer Tarla Dalal, played by Huma Qureshi, Ott platforms are all delivering raw, resonant and moving content.
Here’s a list of this week’s unmissable titles:
‘Blind’ (July 7): Riveting Tale of Secrets
An intense drama headlined by Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, ‘Blind’ promises a perfect combination of suspense and drama, backed by an engrossing and nuanced storyline.
With an ensemble cast featuring Purab Kohli, Vinay Pathak, Lilette Dubey and Shubham Saraf, directed by Shome Makhija, ‘Blind’ is a captivating story of a visually impaired yet resilient woman (played by Sonam) who becomes a key witness to a crime.
- 7/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Huma Qureshi, who is set to essay the role of the highly popular chief Tarla Dalal in her upcoming biopic ‘Tarla’, comes from a family of foodies. Her father started his first restaurant Saleem’s in 1977.
Though Saleem’s is primarily a non-vegetarian restaurant, Huma’s father has introduced a special new veg dish titled Batata Musallam, taking inspiration from Huma’s upcoming biopic and as a tribute to Tarla’s creative genius.
Talking about the connection she has managed to establish between Saleem’s and the late chef, Huma Qureshi said: “The journey of Tarla Dalal and Saleem’s started back in the 70s. Today, 50 years later, looking at these two worlds come together makes my heart swell with pride.”
She further mentioned: “After watching the trailer, my dad decided to take inspiration from Tarla Ji and introduce her popular dish Batata Musallam at Saleem’s. The power...
Though Saleem’s is primarily a non-vegetarian restaurant, Huma’s father has introduced a special new veg dish titled Batata Musallam, taking inspiration from Huma’s upcoming biopic and as a tribute to Tarla’s creative genius.
Talking about the connection she has managed to establish between Saleem’s and the late chef, Huma Qureshi said: “The journey of Tarla Dalal and Saleem’s started back in the 70s. Today, 50 years later, looking at these two worlds come together makes my heart swell with pride.”
She further mentioned: “After watching the trailer, my dad decided to take inspiration from Tarla Ji and introduce her popular dish Batata Musallam at Saleem’s. The power...
- 7/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Sharib Hashmi, who will be soon seen in the upcoming biopic ‘Tarla’, has shared that he was heavily impressed by the narration of the story and wanted to be a part of it so badly that he “begged (the director of the film) to just sign” him me immediately. ‘Tarla’, which stars Huma Qureshi in the lead, is based on Indian chef and cookbook author Tarla Dalal. It has been directed by Piyush Gupta.
Talking about his experience, Sharib said, “I love Piyush Gupta from the bottom of my heart. I was sold the way he narrated the story of Tarla to me. It was beautiful. And I could visualise the film in his beautiful narration. I begged him to just sign me immediately.
“I was ready to do anything to work on the film and work with him. And even on the sets, he was very clear about what he wanted.
Talking about his experience, Sharib said, “I love Piyush Gupta from the bottom of my heart. I was sold the way he narrated the story of Tarla to me. It was beautiful. And I could visualise the film in his beautiful narration. I begged him to just sign me immediately.
“I was ready to do anything to work on the film and work with him. And even on the sets, he was very clear about what he wanted.
- 6/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Huma Qureshi is all geared up for the release of her upcoming film ‘Tarla’, based on the life of the late chef and cookbook author, Tarla Dalal.
The actress said she has grown up watching the late chef’s show with her mother recreating many dishes from the cookbook.
The trailer of the film has dropped and it centres on Tarla, the most popular home chef in India.
The trailer introduces a young Tarla as someone who is ambitious and wants to do ‘something’ in her life but is unable to find her calling. With time she realises her love for cooking and goes from being an amateur cook to a professional one.
Eventually, she opens her home cooking classes and then goes on to run her own television shows.
The trailer also gives a glimpse of Tarla’s life beyond food as it features her supportive husband and kids.
The actress said she has grown up watching the late chef’s show with her mother recreating many dishes from the cookbook.
The trailer of the film has dropped and it centres on Tarla, the most popular home chef in India.
The trailer introduces a young Tarla as someone who is ambitious and wants to do ‘something’ in her life but is unable to find her calling. With time she realises her love for cooking and goes from being an amateur cook to a professional one.
Eventually, she opens her home cooking classes and then goes on to run her own television shows.
The trailer also gives a glimpse of Tarla’s life beyond food as it features her supportive husband and kids.
- 6/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
After debuting at Cannes with his debut feature “Peddlers” and Toronto with his sophomore film “The Man Who Feels No Pain,” director Vasan Bala’s third feature “Monica, O My Darling” is one of the marquee titles of the year for Netflix India.
The film is produced by Matchbox Shots (“Andhadhun”) for Netflix.
Prior to “Monica, O My Darling,” Bala directed episodes of Netflix series “Ray” and was one of the writers on cricket epic “’83.” “Andhadhun” writer Yogesh Chandekar adapted “Monica, O My Darling” from the novel “Burutasu No Shinzou” (“Brutus’ Heart”) by Higashino Keigo, whose “The Devotion of Suspect X” is also getting a Netflix adaptation by Sujoy Ghosh (“Kahaani”).
The neo-noir film follows a slick robotics expert, who becomes embroiled in a series of murders during an affair with fellow employee, the titular Monica. Radhika Apte (“Raat Akeli Hai”) plays the police officer in charge of investigating the case.
The film is produced by Matchbox Shots (“Andhadhun”) for Netflix.
Prior to “Monica, O My Darling,” Bala directed episodes of Netflix series “Ray” and was one of the writers on cricket epic “’83.” “Andhadhun” writer Yogesh Chandekar adapted “Monica, O My Darling” from the novel “Burutasu No Shinzou” (“Brutus’ Heart”) by Higashino Keigo, whose “The Devotion of Suspect X” is also getting a Netflix adaptation by Sujoy Ghosh (“Kahaani”).
The neo-noir film follows a slick robotics expert, who becomes embroiled in a series of murders during an affair with fellow employee, the titular Monica. Radhika Apte (“Raat Akeli Hai”) plays the police officer in charge of investigating the case.
- 11/11/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Huma Qureshi will be essaying the role of India’s first-ever home chef, Tarla Dalal. “The one thing I will remember the most from the shoot is when Tarlaji’s children, who are now grandparents themselves, visited me on the set. They got emotional on seeing (parts of the film), and complimented me for doing the role […]...
- 6/14/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Huma Qureshi, one of the stars of Zack Snyder’s Netflix film “Army of the Dead,” has wrapped the shoot of anti-body-shaming film “Double Xl.”
Qureshi, who stars in the film alongside Sonakshi Sinha, also debuts as a producer via her company Elemen3. Satram Ramani (“Helmet”) directs.
“In all cultures there are ways in which we try and standardize beauty and we try and almost tell young young girls, that [if] you don’t adhere to a certain body type, you are not beautiful, cherished, you’re not special, you’re not valued,” Qureshi told Variety. “Why do we not see models representing real women’s bodies? Why do we not see actresses of all shapes and sizes? They exist, so why are you not seeing that on the big screen? Because what it leads to is a lot of young women and men grow up with complexes as if they’re not good enough.
Qureshi, who stars in the film alongside Sonakshi Sinha, also debuts as a producer via her company Elemen3. Satram Ramani (“Helmet”) directs.
“In all cultures there are ways in which we try and standardize beauty and we try and almost tell young young girls, that [if] you don’t adhere to a certain body type, you are not beautiful, cherished, you’re not special, you’re not valued,” Qureshi told Variety. “Why do we not see models representing real women’s bodies? Why do we not see actresses of all shapes and sizes? They exist, so why are you not seeing that on the big screen? Because what it leads to is a lot of young women and men grow up with complexes as if they’re not good enough.
- 4/4/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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