Who is Huma Qureshi's brother, Saqib Saleem? All about his films, early life, and more
Huma Qureshi
's cousin, Asif Qureshi, passed away in an unfortunate altercation, allegedly over a parking space in New Delhi.
The incident occurred on August 7, 2025, in the Bhogal area. While the two accused have been identified and arrested by the authorities, the actress has not yet given a statement.
For the unversed, Huma Qureshi has been a prolific actress in Bollywood with her exceptional filmography. With the 'Gangs of Wasseypur' actress, her brother
Saqib Saleem
has made his mark on the entertainment industry with his career graph and successful transitions.
Parking fight ends in tragedy: Huma Qureshi's cousin killed
Here's a closer look at Saqib Saleem and his life.
Who is Saqib Saleem?
Born on April 8, 1988, Saqib Saleem Qureshi is an Indian actor and model who is renowned for his hits such as '83,' 'Dishoom,' 'Double XL,' and many more. The 37-year-old debuted in 2011 with 'Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge,' the film which was set against the backdrop of Facebook love, under the banner of
Yash Raj Films
. Previously, Saleem starred in various well-known brand advertisements that ranged from automobiles to fast food products, in addition to modelling while pursuing acting through auditions, according to Filmibeat.
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Saqib Saleem's early life
Alma mater of Hindu College, Saqib used to assist in running his father's restaurant chain during his undergraduate era. However, it did not strike a chord with the actor, and he pursued a different career despite his father's desire for him to earn a Master of Business Administration degree.
Furthermore, the 'Rangreez' actor revealed that he had moved to Mumbai from Delhi as he wanted to pursue love. 'One night over the phone, she wanted to break up, stating that the long-distance relationship wasn't working.
The lover boy that I was, I went to Bombay to be with her,' he said, adding that she wanted to be an actor, in an interview with Hindustan Times. However, they split up in three months, and Saleem bagged his first film within a year.
Saqib Saleem's recent endeavors
Recently, the Qureshi siblings made headlines for starting their own production company, where Saqib would take the lead as a guide for creative projects, bringing fresh perspectives and stories to the screen for greater cinematic expression. Saleem was last seen in 'Kakuda' alongside
Riteish Deshmukh
and
Sonakshi Sinha
. The film was released on OTT platform on 12 July 2024. Notably, Saleem had essayed the role of Mohinder Amarnath in the
Kabir Khan
directed biographical sports drama, '83,' having shared screen space with an ensemble cast featuring
Ranveer Singh
, Deepika Padukone, Pankaj Tripathi, Tahir Raj Bhasin and Jatin Sarna among others.
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