NK Sharma was the first person to tell me I could act: Huma Qureshi
Even though Huma Qureshi has spent four years in Bollywood, she still consults her mentor, NK Sharma, whenever she is confused about any work-related decisions.
By Kaushani Banerjee | Hindustan Times, Mumbai
PUBLISHED ON JUN 28, 2016 04:54 PM IST
Huma Qureshi began her acting career on stage. She worked under the tutelage of theatre veteran NK Sharma, who runs a popular theatre group in Delhi. A source close to Huma says she considers Sharma her lucky mascot. She apparently consults him before signing every film.
“Huma takes his advice before making any work-related decisions. He has been instrumental in shaping her acting career. Huma has recently received two movie offers. She wants to discuss the scripts with Sharma before deciding anything,” says the source.
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When contacted, Huma says, “NK sir has been more than a mentor to me. I learnt a lot from him during my theatre days. He was the first person to tell me I could act. I call him whenever I am confused about anything. He has seen me grow and he knows what suits me best.”
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