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Why Huma Qureshi’s kissing scene with Madhuri Dixit in Dedh Ishqiya was cut
Updated On: 12 November, 2025 12:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Huma Qureshi called Madhuri Dixit her lifelong inspiration. Huma shared how surreal it felt to play her lover in the film, which was inspired by Ismat Chughtai’s Lihaaf. She revealed that an earlier draft included a kiss between them that was eventually dropped
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Madhuri Dixit and Huma Qureshi
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In her latest appearance on mid-day’s Sit With Hitlist, Huma Qureshi opened up about her admiration for Madhuri Dixit and her unforgettable experience working alongside the legendary actress in Dedh Ishqiya. Reflecting on her journey, Huma shared how surreal it felt to act opposite her childhood idol.
“For me, my inspiration was Madhuri Dixit since childhood. Just the way she danced. Every girl has lifted their shirt and tied it into a knot and done Ek Do Teen steps,” Huma said, reminiscing fondly. “And then in Dedh Ishqiya, I played her lover. Dreams do come true; all I am saying is be careful what you wish for. I definitely wanted to breathe the same air as hers and understand her enigma.”
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