Actor Huma Qureshi turns author with superhero novel

Mumbai: Actor Huma Qureshi has turned author with her debut fantasy novel, ‘Zeba: An Accidental Superhero’, publisher HarperCollins India announced on Friday.

Qureshi, who is known for projects like ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Badlapur’, ‘Monica, O My Darling’, and ‘Maharani’, shared the news with her followers on her Instagram as she shared a picture of herself with the book cover.

“Super excited to share the announcement of my debut novel ‘Zeba - An Accidental Superhero’. Been working on this for the past 2 years and everyone around me knows how much this means to me,” she wrote in her post.

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 further 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 actor said in a statement.

“Stories of fierce women are not just the need of the hour, they are the timeless tales that inspire generations, reminding us that strength and resilience know no boundaries. We need these stories to remind ourselves that we, too, can be the heroes of our own lives. This novel is deeply personal and it puts out there the rawest, most unfiltered version of me,” she said.

The book will hit the stands this year in December, the actor announced.

"Huma’s career on screen and across mediums has been nothing short of inspiring. We’re so glad to be publishing Zeba, her first book, in which she has infused the passion, flair, and deep involvement she brings to every role she has chosen to portray thus far,” Poulomi Chatterjee, publisher at HarperCollins India, said.

"Zeba is a one-of-a-kind protagonist – feisty and a tough nut to crack under any circumstance, yet self-doubting and all heart! She may be an ‘accidental’ superhero but her story is as inspirational as it comes," the publisher added.

With inputs from agencies