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Huma Qureshi on not sharing the same surname as brother Saqib Saleem
Updated On: 12 November, 2025 10:31 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Actor Huma Qureshi, fresh off the success of Maharani 4, opened up about her career, production ventures, and the long-debated topic of why she and brother Saqib Saleem use different surnames. In a chat on mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist, Huma revealed that Saqib actually debuted before her

Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem
Actor Huma Qureshi, who recently made a powerful comeback with Maharani 4, opened up about her career, her production house, and the long-debated question about why she and her brother Saqib Saleem use different surnames. In an exclusive chat on mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist with Mayank Shekhar, Huma addressed the topic with her trademark humour and honesty.
Huma Qureshi reveals brother Saqib Saleem made his acting debut before her
Talking about her brother’s journey, Huma said, “Saqib was into modelling — of course, he had to copy me in everything I do. However, he is my senior in acting. He debuted with YRF before me in Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge (2011). Then I debuted in 2012 with Anurag Kashyap's film.”

