Huma Qureshi, who is busy promoting her movie Tarla, opened up about polarization in the film industry on the basis of religion and said she never felt she is a Muslim or anyone "different" from others. She also spoke on the incident in the US where the media questioned PM Narendra Modi about the rights of Muslims and other minorities.
Huma, who is known for her bold statements, was asked if polarisations in films exist. In response, the actress told Aaj Tak, “Aaj kal jab mai ye baatein sunti hu toh lagta hai ki ye baatein ho kiu rahi hai? (I don't understand where these things are coming from).”
Replying to her, the anchor explained, “Yeh baatein isliye ho rahi hai kiuki jab PM Narendra Modi halhi mein America gaye they, media k taraf se ek hi sawal pucha gaya aur woh ye sawal tha bharat me jo musalman hai unke hit and adhikar surakshit nahi hai. Kya aapko lagta hai ye sawal sahi tha? (This has surfaced from PM Modi's recent visit to the US where US media questioned him about the protection of Muslim rights. Do you think this was the right question)"
Further, she also said, "I never realised that I am Muslim and I am different. My father is running a restaurant, Saleem's in Kailash Colony (of Delhi). In my personal experience, I have never felt it. People might have felt it. Having said that I feel, questions should be asked and every government should answer."
Huma Qureshi is only a day away from the release of her upcoming film Tarla. It is a biopic on Indian chef and cookbook author Tarla Dalal, which will stream on ZEE5.