In an exclusive Sit With Hitlist chat, Madhuri Dixit spoke about choosing Dedh Ishqiya for its strong, empowering female character, despite doubts around image and perception. She said fully surrendering to Begum Para was key

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