Filmworld
Language no barrier in cinema: Huma Qureshi
Mumbai, June 25
Actress Huma Qureshi, who made
her acting debut with critically acclaimed crime drama “Gangs of
Wasseypurâ€, is now gearing up for her Marathi debut "Highway", and
believes that language is no barrier in cinema.
"As an actor,
cinema doesn't have language. I am from north, I have no connection with
Marathi cinema, but I really liked the story. And if my presence
benefits the cinema in anyways, so I thought why not," the actress said
at the trailer and music launch of "Highway" here.
Speaking about
the film at the launch, Huma said: "Umesh Kulkarni makes Marathi films
but level of his films is international and after watching some of his
films, I thought I wanted to be part of 'Highway'."
The "Dedh Ishqiya" actress also said that good cinema should be promoted "equally" irrespective of the language.
"I
just know one thing that I want to be associated with good cinema. And I
think when it comes to good cinema, whether its vernacular, we should
promote it equally," she said.
"Highway" stars Huma in a small yet significant role along with actress Tisca Chopra.
Known
for experimenting with her roles across genres, Huma is also doing
another project with her brother Saqib Saleem, in a remake of an English
movie.
"I am working on this film 'Oculus'. In fact, me and my
brother are going to start shooting very soon in London. I am very
excited about it," added Huma.