Tarla Dalal, India’s first-ever home cook, will be played by Huma Qureshi. She completed the movie after 37 days of constant filming in Mumbai. The wedding scene was shot on the final day of shooting.
Huma has dedicated herself to the role of Tarla with all of her heart and soul. The entertainer would put the dentures on for lengthy periods of time and practise speaking with them before the movie goes on the floor, making sure she was confident with them because she knew the camera would pick up even the tiniest suggestion of effort or displeasure.
Huma consumed hours of material as part of her preparation, accumulating on Tarla Dalal’s accent, intonation, and gestures.
Every role you portray as an entertainer is said to leave an effect on your spirit, and Tarla Dalal’s story has left an indelible mark on mine. It has a special place in my heart for me. As I finish the movie, I can’t help but reflect on her quiet courage, affection, sense of humor, and compassion, according to Huma Qureshi.
Huma will appear in Monica O My Darling, Double XL, and Maharani Season 2 in addition to the Tarla Dalal biopic.
In addition, she has been nominated for three Filmfare Awards. Qureshi earned a bachelor’s degree in history from the University of Delhi, with honours, while also working as a theatre performer and model. She moved to Mumbai and got a two-year deal with Hindustan Unilever to feature in television ads after working in various theatre performances. Anurag Kashyap saw her acting talent during the filming for a Samsung mobile ad and offered her a three-film contract with his business.
Qureshi made her cinematic debut in the 2012 criminal movie Gangs of Wasseypur, in which she played a supporting role. She was nominated for multiple awards for her work in the industry, including the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut and Best Supporting Actress. In the same year, she starred as the leading lady in the romantic comedy Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, backed by a role in Ek Thi Daayan.