Geetu Mohandas Calls ‘Baby Do Die Do’ a ‘Family’s Risk’, Says THIS About Her ‘Toxic’ Actress Huma Qureshi (View Post)
Filmmaker Geetu Mohandas lauded Huma Qureshi's performance in 'Baby Do Die Do' on social media, affectionately calling her 'Elizabeth' from their upcoming film 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups'. Dive into the details of Qureshi's role as a deaf-mute assassin in her latest release and her upcoming powerful character in Mohandas's ambitious directorial, set to release on August 26, 2026.
Bollywood is abuzz with warmth and mutual admiration as acclaimed filmmaker Geetu Mohandas publicly lauded Huma Qureshi's powerful portrayal in her latest release, Baby Do Die Do. Mohandas, who is currently directing Qureshi in the highly anticipated Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, took to social media to share her heartfelt thoughts, celebrating not just Huma's performance but also the collaborative spirit behind the film. ‘Toxic’ Release Date Announced: Yash’s Film Sets for Worldwide Theatrical Release on August 26 After Multiple Delays.
Geetu Mohandas Reviews ‘Baby Do Die Do’
Mohandas's praise, shared on July 7, 2026, resonated across the industry. She posted a selfie with Huma Qureshi on Instagram, accompanying it with a touching note. "I just watched Baby Do Die Do!! and this isn't a review …just what it felt like to sit there surrounded by a story built by people I know… a sister and brother who bet on each other, a partner who delivered exactly what I always knew he had in him," Mohandas wrote.
She continued, expressing her deep connection to the project: "I wasn't watching strangers succeed. I was watching people I care about become exactly who I always knew they'd become." Addressing Huma directly, she added, "There is no surprise in me watching Huma. I know what she's capable of and what she will set out to do in the future. BRAVO my Elizabeth." The affectionate mention of 'Elizabeth' is a direct reference to Huma Qureshi's character in their upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.
Geetu Mohandas Is All Praise for Huma Qureshi’s ‘Baby Do Die Do’
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Mohandas also acknowledged the film as "a family's risk, a family's belief in each other, playing out in front of a paying audience," celebrating the joint production efforts of Huma and her brother Saqib Saleem under their banner, Saleem Siblings. She further praised director Nachiket Samant and actor Rachit Singh for their contributions, wishing the entire team stupendous success. An overwhelmed Huma Qureshi responded to the post, writing, "I'm crying reading this thank you Geetu."
Baby Do Die Do, a crime thriller, features Huma Qureshi as Baby Karmakar, a deaf and mute assassin. The film, directed by Nachiket Samant, also stars Sikandar Kher, Chunky Panday, and Rachit Singh. It hit theatres on July 3, 2026, to generally positive reviews, particularly for Qureshi's performance, but reportedly garnered a modest INR 2.19 crore in its opening weekend at the box office amidst a clash with Alia Bhatt's Alpha.
Huma Qureshi as 'Elizabeth' in Geetu Mohandas' ‘Toxic’
Huma Qureshi is set to collaborate with Geetu Mohandas in the much-anticipated Kannada-English period gangster film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. In this ambitious project, Qureshi takes on a key negative role as 'Elizabeth'. The film is directed by Geetu Mohandas and stars Kannada superstar Yash in a dual role (as Raya and Ticket), alongside an ensemble cast including Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Tara Sutaria, and Rukmini Vasanth.
Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, is budgeted at a massive INR 500-1000 crore, making it one of the most expensive Indian films ever. It is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on August 26, 2026, coinciding with Onam, and will be released in multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.
Qureshi herself has previously expressed her excitement about working with Mohandas, an acclaimed arthouse Malayali filmmaker with international recognition. In a recent podcast, Huma praised Mohandas's work and the rare opportunity of collaborating with a female director on such a large-scale commercial venture.
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