Bollywood's female assassins don't have to be 'hyper-sexualized': Huma Qureshi

Bollywood's female assassins don't have to be 'hyper-sexualized': Huma Qureshi

Huma Qureshi, who stars in the recently released Baby Do Die Do, has criticized Bollywood's portrayal of female assassins.

In an interview with PTI, she called such representations "a misogynist way" of looking at these characters.

She added, "That women have to be in these tight-fitting clothes, hyper sexualised sort of imagery to be able to be assassins. I think it is coming from patriarchy."

She wanted to create a character that is relatable

In Baby Do Die Do, Qureshi plays a deaf and mute contract killer from Mumbai.

She said the team wanted to create a relatable character who could blend into everyday life without drawing attention.

"The fact that she is so normal and regular looking and yet such a lethal killer is what makes it such an interesting tale," she said.

'There's definitely a step in the right direction'

Qureshi expressed her hope that Baby Do Die Do will inspire filmmakers to write more interesting roles for women.

She acknowledged that while there is still a long way to go, things are gradually improving.

"I think there could be a lot more change when it comes to writing better parts. There's definitely a step in the right direction," she said.