Huma Qureshi's 'Maharani' inspired by life of Indian politician Rabri Devi? Details

Badlapur actress Huma Qureshi is all set to star in Subhash Kapoor's Maharani which will be streamed on OTT platform SonyLIV. political multi-seasons series will follow a story of an unexpected female politician who rose up against odds to become ultimate leader. According to reports from Peeping Moon, Huma Qureshi was roped in by team of Maharani to play lead role in political drama. 

Is 'Maharani' based on Rabri Devi?

Reports from Mid-Day suggest that Subhash Kapoor's political drama is loosely based on Bihar's first female CM Rabri Devi. drama where a female leader came into power after beating several odds is said to be quite similar to political career of politician Rabri Devi. Sources from Mid-Day reported that Huma Qureshi's Maharani character is loosely inspired by Rabri Devi while Sohum Shah is all set to play character of Lalu Prasad Yadav, Rabri Devi's husband.

Who is Rabri Devi?

65-year-old politician is currently a member of Legislative Council for Bihar Vidhan Parishad and has severed as Bihar's chief minister for three consecutive years. Rabri Devi is also current Leader of Opposition in Bihar Legislative Council. career of Rabri Devi is considered one of most bizarre incidences in Indian Politics as housewife did t have any prior interest in politics. Even after several oppositions from parties, media, and public, Rabri Devi mand to thrive in Indian political scene. 

A look at Huma Qureshi's movies

Model-turned-actress Huma Qureshi made her Bollywood debut in Anurag Kashyap's 2012 Gangs of Wasseypur. She went on to star in movies like Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana and Ek Thi Daayan where she delivered table performances. Her work in movies like Shorts, Dedh Ishqiya, Badlapur, Jolly LLB 2, and Dobaara: See Your Evil contributed to her fame in industry.  34-year-old is all set to star in Maharani along with Sohum Shah, Amit Sial, and Viineet Kumar Singh.

Promo Pic Credit: Huma Qureshi IG