- By Swati Singh
- Sun, 28 Dec 2025 03:03 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Huma Qureshi, who has been winning praise for her powerful performance as Badi Didi in Delhi Crime, is now gearing up to captivate audiences in a completely different avatar. The actor is set to play Elizabeth in Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, starring Yash and Kiara Advani, marking yet another striking addition to her diverse filmography. The makers recently unveiled Huma Qureshi’s character poster, offering a dramatic glimpse into her role.
Styled as a goth queen or dark angel, Huma Qureshi is seen draped in black, exuding mystery and intensity. The striking visual places her in a cemetery-like setting, standing beside a vintage automobile, instantly setting the tone for the film’s dark and enigmatic world.
Director Geetu Mohandas spoke about the casting of Huma Qureshi. He said, "Casting for this role was perhaps the trickiest. The character demanded a performer with high-octane calibre and an undeniable presence. From the moment Huma entered my frame, I witnessed that she possessed something rare. She carried an effortless sophistication and intensity that immediately brought the character of Elizabeth alive for me. Huma is an actor who questions, probes, and challenges the artistic interpretation of a role, and that dialogue became an essential part of our creative journey. She has always been known as a powerhouse of talent, but this performance will mark a turning point for the arrival of an undeniable, commanding new presence on celluloid."
Qureshi responded, "Only you could have dreamed this up, Geetu I remember our first coffee meeting when you shared your vision for this film... I was bowled over by the sheer audacity and magnitude of what we were going to attempt!! Each day watching you bring this to life has been nothing short of magical, my Captain. Thank you for giving me the gift of Elizabeth, and to @thenameisyash for being the undeniable force of nature that he is... as we spoke... This is going to be fire."
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About Toxic: Toxic is set to release in cinemas on March 19, 2026, setting the stage for a major box-office clash between Yash and Ranveer Singh, whose action drama Dhurandhar 2 is scheduled for the same day. The film was first announced in December 2023 under the working title Yash 19, marking the actor’s 19th lead role, with the official title revealed later. Production began in August 2024 in Bengaluru, with Rajeev Ravi as the cinematographer.