Rajkummar Rao applauds Huma Qureshi’s winning streak: ‘So proud of you dost'

Rajkummar Rao applauds Huma Qureshi’s winning streak: ‘So proud of you dost'

Huma Qureshi is having the kind of moment every actor dreams of. Her work is landing, one project after another, across theatre screens and streaming platforms. Single Salma and Jolly LLB 3 are drawing crowds to cinemas. Maharani Season 4 is holding steady in conversations online, with audiences praising her grip over the character of Rani Bharti. And looming on the horizon is Delhi Crime 3, which is already gathering the kind of curiosity that suggests another impactful performance is on the way.

In the middle of all this, a message of appreciation came from someone whose opinion carries weight in the industry and among fans. Rajkummar Rao took to social media to celebrate Huma’s current run, calling her work inspiring. He wrote:
Maharani is already doing phenomenally well and now we have Delhi Crime coming. @iamhumaq you are killing it with all the amazing work. So proud of you dost. Upwards and onwards.

There’s a sense of homegrown camaraderie here. Rajkummar and Huma come from similar acting backgrounds, where talent, patience, and persistence mattered more than shortcuts. Both have built careers through grounded performances rather than hype or theatrics. His message doesn’t feel like a promotional pat on the back. It reads like someone who has watched her journey up close and genuinely appreciates how far she has come.

Maharani Season 4 has especially contributed to this moment. Huma’s portrayal of a woman forced into power, learning to navigate ruthless corridors of governance, has layered itself with each season. Season 4 is sharper, leaner, and more personal in its storytelling, and Huma’s performance reflects that maturity.

Delhi Crime 3 adds another dimension to her range. Where Maharani is raw and emotionally political, Delhi Crime brings a restrained, procedural intensity. The contrast itself is telling: she’s not repeating characters, she’s expanding.

What this moment signals is a phase of creative confidence. Huma is working in stories that demand nuance, weight, and presence. And the industry is watching. The audience is responding. Her peers are cheering.

Upwards and onwards doesn’t feel like a line. It feels like the reality of her trajectory right now.