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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Huma Qureshi says ‘demanding roles on my terms didn't come at a cost'
Actor Huma Qureshi has been doing different kinds of roles ever since she entered the film industry in 2012 with Gangs Of Wasseypur. The actor, who celebrates her birthday today, speaks from her experience as she asserts that the belief that females artistes get offered limited roles is wrong. Huma Qureshi is celebrating her birthday today in a low-key manner. Huma, who will be celebrating a lowkey birthday with her family and friends and turns 39 today, shares how demanding roles on her terms has never backfired her. 'I've been constantly busy, so I don't think it comes with a cost. I feel it's a narrative that is sold to young women that 'oh this country only wants to see a particular kind of a girl.' That's not true course we want to see a particular kind of a girl and a particular kind of a guy. Do we not love the big machismo movies? Of course we do, because they're well made films." Also Read| Huma Qureshi says casting agent told her to 'do younger parts' after Maharani, Tarla: 'You are such a beautiful woman' The actor, who has experienced diverse characters like Badlapur, Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana, Maharani, Dedh Ishqiya amongst others, says it's a myth that formulas work, leading to limited roles for artists. 'Formulas don't work, which is why a lot of films don't work, but whenever there's something new and refreshing, and something honest and authentic, I think the audiences lap it up,' says the actor. However, the actor clarifies that while she focuses on demanding variety of characters, she also enjoys the quintessential ones. 'It's about being able to do singing, dancing and other things. There are films coming in which I'm playing the quintessential heroine and you know and there are which are completely revolving around me and I'm the number one the call sheet,' says the actor, whose film Bayan will be premiering at Toronto International Film Festival.
GMA Network
4 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Protesters burn Marcos, Sara effigies at Philcoa ahead of SONA
Members of BAYAN Southern Tagalog on Monday morning burned two effigies at Philcoa in Quezon City ahead of the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The two effigies named 'ZOMBBM' and 'SARANANGGAL' depicted Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte as monsters, according to GMA Integrated News' James Agustin. In a statement, Bayan said the protest showed 'people's outrage against disastrous US-Marcos regime and corrupt political system.' The group cited the ongoing flooding crisis, Supreme Court's decision derailing the impeachment trial of Duterte, the 'blocking' of wage hike bill, ties with the United States, among others. 'The SONA protest in Metro Manila dubbed 'SONA ng Paniningil' is our people's legitimate and democratic response to the exploitation and oppression perpetuated by the US-Marcos Jr regime,' Bayan said. 'In particular, it will provide the opening salvo to a continuing series of mass protests demanding accountability (#MarcosSingilin) while pushing for the ouster of Sara Duterte and the conviction of Rodrigo Duterte in the ICC (#DutertePanagutin),' it added. The Philippine National Police said on Monday that it will provide maximum tolerance for the protesters. —KG, GMA Integrated News
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Yahoo
Police search in Manchester to find missing girl, 15, not seen since last month
Searches are ongoing to find a missing teenager who hasn't been seen since last month. Bayan, aged 15, was reported as missing in Lancashire. She had last been seen on May 27 at around 3.05pm, in the Enstone area of Skelmersdale. She is known to have links to Manchester. In an update, Lancashire Police said the case had been passed on to Greater Manchester Police who are continuing with enquiries to find her. Join the Manchester Evening News WhatsApp group HERE Police previously said they have carried out numerous enquiries to find her including CCTV checks, and speaking with those who know her. Bayan is described as being 5ft 5ins, of a slim build and was last seen wearing black leggings, a large black overcoat and a black head scarf. She was possibly carrying a plastic bag. An update from Lancashire Police read: "Yesterday, we asked for your help locate 15-year-old Bayan, who was reported missing from Skelmersdale, with links to Manchester. "Enquiries to locate Bayan have now been transferred to our Greater Manchester Police colleagues." Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for a statement. Anyone who sees Bayan is urged to call 999 immediately. For non-immediate sightings, call 101 and quote log 976 of 27th May 2025. --- Day in day out, our reporters in the Manchester Evening News newsroom bring you remarkable stories from all aspects of Mancunian life. However, with the pace of life these days, the frenetic news agenda and social media algorithms, you might not be getting a chance to read it. That's why every week our Features and Perspectives editor Rob Williams brings you Unmissable, highlighting the best of what we do - bringing it to you directly from us. Make sure you don't miss out, and see what else we have to offer, by clicking here and signing up for MEN Daily News. And be sure to join our politics writer Jo Timan every Sunday for his essential commentary on what matters most to you in Greater Manchester each week in our newsletter Due North. You can also sign up for that here. You can also get all your favourite content from the Manchester Evening News on WhatsApp. Click here to see everything we offer, including everything from breaking news to Coronation Street. If you prefer reading our stories on your phone, consider downloading the Manchester Evening News app here, and our news desk will make sure every time an essential story breaks, you'll be the first to hear about it. And finally, if there is a story you think our journalists should be looking into, we want to hear from you. Email us on newsdesk@ or give us a ring on 0161 211 2920.
The Sun
04-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Fears grow for girl, 15, still missing 8 days after vanishing ‘with plastic bag' as cops urge ‘dial 999 immediately'
POLICE are urgently searching for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing for eight days after vanishing with just a plastic bag. Bayan was last spotted in the Enstone area of Skelmersdale just after 3pm on May 27. Lancashire Police revealed that several enquiries into the whereabouts of the missing 15-year-old have been carried out, including CCTV checks — but so far without success. Bayan is said to be 5ft 5ins tall of slim build and was last seen wearing black leggings, a large black overcoat and a black head scarf. Cops are urging anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact officers immediately. In a post on Facebook this afternoon (June 4), Skelmersdale Police said: "This is 15-year-old Bayan, she is missing and we are worried about her. "Bayan was last seen in Enstone, Skelmersdale, at 3.05pm on 27th May. "We have carried out numerous enquiries to find her, including CCTV checks, speaking to her associates and other methods we have of trying to locate people, however these have not proved successful so far. "That is why we are now asking for your help. "Bayan is 5ft 5, slim and was last seen wearing black leggings, a large black overcoat and a black head scarf. She was possibly carrying a plastic bag. "Bayan has links to Manchester. If you see her please call 999. "For non-immediate sightings call 101 and quote log 976 of 27th May 2025." 1
The Star
03-06-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Sara Duterte should be convicted, groups clamour outside Senate
Crimson robe to be worn by senator-judges during the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. - Senate photo MANILA: Progressive groups trooped to the Senate on Tuesday (June 3) to pound on the establishment's gates and appeal for the conviction of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. Among these progressive groups are Bayan, Gabriela, and Kilusang Mayo Uno. Bayan Secretary General Mong Palatino said they are willing to hold vigils in front of the Senate if senators fail to act on the Articles of Impeachment against Duterte. 'We will make the Senate accountable because, instead of listening to the voices of the people, and instead of showing evidence that there had been corruption, the chamber chose to conceal and protect the thief,' said Palatino. 'What does this teach us? That it is okay to steal? It's okay to hide confidential funds? That unexplained wealth is okay? That betrayal of public trust is acceptable as long as there's negotiation between them and those who are in power?' he asked. 'We will not allow that,' he said. Senate President Chiz Escudero earlier moved the presentation of Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte from June 2 to June 11. He said the schedule change was made 'to allow the Senate to tackle priority legislative measures before the 19th Congress adjourns.' The Senate chief likewise clarified that the 19th Congress — even if it convenes into an impeachment court before the present Congress adjourns — 'cannot bind' the subsequent Congress with its decisions. He explained that the 20th Congress will need to reconvene as an impeachment court and decide on its own in terms of the fate of the impeachment trial against the vice president. Duterte was impeached by the House of Representatives in a move that garnered over 200 signatures from lawmakers. On the same day, Feb. 5, the Articles of Impeachment were transmitted from the House of Representatives to the Senate. The upper chamber adjourned its sessions on that day. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
