‘I CAN’T LIVE ALONE IN MUMBAI’

Huma Qureshi says that her brother Saqib Saleem is the best roommate; says she is used to having him around in the city

Huma Qureshi (above) and her brother Saqib Saleem made their Bollywood debuts in with Gangs of Wasseypur (2012) and Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge (2011).

While their parents continue to live in Delhi, Saqib and Huma live in Mumbai. Huma says that it’s a blessing to share an apartment with her brother. “I am so glad that we live together. We share responsibilities, and it’s nice to have your siblings’s support.”

According to the actor, she can’t ever think of living alone in Mumbai. She says, “It’s nice to come back home to someone. Saqib and I watch TV and movies, eat food, play videogames, party and hang out together. I am not too fond of household chores, so I pass them on to him.” (chuckles)

Saqib is younger to Huma but debuted a year earlier than her. “We joke about how he is my senior in the industry. We are from Delhi and no one from our family is involved in films. But we all are total film buffs. Even though we had no connection with films, we would discuss movies all the time. We entered the industry around the same time by chance,” says Huma.

Talking more about her brother, Huma says that he is also her biggest supporter and helps her reach her fitness goals. In fact, he has been her biggest motivation to do the 30 days healthy eating challenge she recently took up, says the actor.

“Saqib has always been fitness conscious. He played cricket and is particular about food. Over time, I have also realised that healthy food can be cooked interestingly and doesn’t always have to be bland. For my 30 day challenge, I prepared every meal and stuck to it. Saqib and I share a healthy competition. Sometimes when we work out together, neither of us gives up and lets the other get an upper hand.”