Huma Qureshi turns author with superhero saga

After having spent a successful decade in the film industry, actor Huma Qureshi has assumed the role of a writer with her debut novel, “Zeba: An Accidental Superhero”, publisher HarperCollins India announced on Friday. The superhero saga will see Zeba, “a rebellious brat”, live up to the superpowers she has accidentally achieved and reaffirms the belief that “superheroes come wearing different capes.

The book is a tale of “heroism, transformation, and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of adversity”. Talking about



her debut novel, Qureshi said that the idea of unconventional heroes and “the complex, messy lives they lead” has always fascinated her.

“My debut novel explores the transformation of a willful, rebellious girl into a superhero, a journey that’s both empowering and full of unexpected twists. With HarperCollins by my side, I’ve been able to delve into uncharted territory, creating a character and a story that challenges norms and celebrates the strength within us all,” the “Gangs of Wasseypur” the actor said in a statement.