Huma Qureshi wants to present 'something new' with 'Baby Do...'
What's the story
Siblings Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem are set to release their upcoming film Baby Do Die Do on July 3, 2026. The thriller is special as it has given them a chance to explore uncharted territory in Bollywood. In an interview with Variety India, Qureshi and Saleem revealed that the film is their response to audiences calling for original narratives in Hindi cinema.
Dual perspective
'I was always thinking about whether the film was...'
Qureshi, who is both the producer and actor in Baby Do Die Do, said, "As a producer, I was always thinking about whether the film was saying something new. "As an actor, I was always thinking about whether Baby was true." "The producer in me wanted to make sure we weren't making a film that dressed up a conventional story in a female body."
Character focus
How her dual perspective shaped the film
Qureshi's dual perspective influenced the film's development from the start. The makers never saw Baby as an unbeatable assassin but instead delved into her real feelings. "The actor in me wouldn't let me play Baby as a symbol; she had to be a person." "Those two voices kept each other honest throughout the shoot. If one of them was satisfied and the other wasn't, we went back and did it again," Qureshi said.
Original stories
Saleem on why 'Baby' is more than a thriller
Saleem said the film was always meant to be more than just a thriller. "I kept hearing people ask, 'Why don't we get more original stories from Bollywood?' And in many ways, this film is our answer to that." "At its heart is a desi hitwoman you haven't really seen before, but what excited us wasn't just the suspense; it was the person behind it."
Character emphasis
How 'Baby' breaks away from typical thriller mold
Unlike most thrillers that focus on high-stakes action and plot twists, Baby Do Die Do also focuses on character-driven storytelling. "We wanted every twist and every moment of tension to come from the characters, their relationships, and the choices they make," Saleem said. "If the audience is on edge, it's because they are emotionally invested, not just waiting for the next surprise."