Huma Qureshi is stepping into an unusual acting challenge with Baby Do Die Do, playing a deaf and mute assassin whose story depends heavily on expressions, physicality and non-verbal communication. For an actor known for her dialogue delivery and ability to experiment with accents, the role required her to deliberately move away from one of her biggest strengths.
Speaking to IANS about the film, Huma opened up about what made the character particularly challenging. She explained that dialogue and accents are among the aspects of acting she enjoys most, but this time, the director deliberately took that tool away from her.
Huma Qureshi Says Dialogue Is One Of Her Strengths
Huma revealed that she particularly enjoys experimenting with different accents and delivering dialogue. However, Baby Do Die Do demanded an entirely different approach.
“I think dialoguebazi is my strength. I love doing different accents. However, this time, the director said, ‘We will be taking away your strongest power from you,’” Huma told IANS.
Instead of relying on spoken lines, the actress had to communicate through her body language, eyes and sign language.
“So, I got to explore a lot of different things, like body language, intensity in the eyes, and sign language,” she added.
Although the process pushed her outside her comfort zone, Huma said she thoroughly enjoyed taking on the challenge.
“It was a challenge, but I really really enjoyed myself,” she said.
Why Playing A Deaf And Mute Assassin Was Different For Huma
For an actor, removing dialogue can fundamentally change the way a character is built and communicated on screen. In Huma’s case, the absence of spoken words meant that even small physical details and facial expressions became important tools for conveying emotion and intent.
The character’s profession as an assassin added another layer to the performance. Rather than explaining her thoughts through conversations, Huma had to make the audience understand the character through her presence and actions.
Her experience with accents and dialogue delivery therefore gave way to a performance rooted in movement, expression and visual storytelling.
Director Nachiket Samant Praises Huma Qureshi
Director Nachiket Samant has previously spoken about the creative decision to make Huma’s character deaf and mute. According to him, the concept could only work if the actor playing the role was capable of making the character feel convincing without relying on dialogue.
Speaking about Huma’s contribution, Samant highlighted the grounded quality she brought to the part.
“All the rootedness, Huma brought. It’s one thing to write a fantastic character—you still need a solid actor to bring it to life,” he said.
The filmmaker also viewed the lack of dialogue as an opportunity to push Huma into unexplored territory.
‘She Rose To It Completely’: Nachiket Samant On Huma
Samant said that Huma’s experience as an actor made her well prepared for the role, but removing dialogue presented a different kind of test.
“Huma’s a fully tayyar actor, but this time, suddenly taking away her dialogues seemed like the perfect challenge. It forced her somewhere I hadn’t seen her go, and she rose to it completely,” he stated.
The director’s comments underline how central Huma’s performance is to a character whose communication cannot depend on conventional dialogue.
Huma Qureshi Leads The Cast Of Baby Do Die Do
Baby Do Die Do features Huma Qureshi in the lead role, alongside Sikander Kher, Chunky Pandey, Seema Pahwa, Rachit Singh and Marudhar Shekhawat, among others.
The film is backed by Saqib Saleem under his production banner Saleem Siblings, in association with Pune 04 Films.
According to the information provided, Baby Do Die Do was released on July 3, 2026.
