From a dystopian drama in Leila (2019) to a political fare in Maharani (2021), Huma Qureshi is enjoying exploring diverse genres, one story at a time. Fortunately, Mithya came her way at a time when she was seeking a psychological thriller to add to her resume.

“I am a huge fan of psychological thrillers, but I had never explored this space. So, Mithya excited me. It’s a well-written six-episode series,” begins the actor, who plays a Hindi literature professor in the ZEE5 series. The thriller sees her character accuse a student — essayed by Avantika Dassani — of plagiarism, sparking a psychological combat between the two.