What happened to Huma Qureshi's role in Jolly LLB 2?

Huma Qureshi's role in the 2017 film Jolly LLB 2 was significantly reduced during the final editing process, leaving her disheartened.

Why was Huma Qureshi upset about the changes to her role?

Huma was upset because a "very strong scene" in which her character confronts Akshay Kumar's lawyer character was cut from the final film, despite being featured in the trailer.

How did director Subhash Kapoor try to make Huma Qureshi feel better about the changes?

After the film's release, Subhash Kapoor, who later cast Huma as the lead in Maharani, tried to comfort her by sharing positive audience reactions to her portrayal of the character Pushpa Pandey.

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Huma Qureshi Heartbroken as Powerful Jolly LLB 2 Scenes with Akshay Kumar Were Cut

12 Nov

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Summary

Huma Qureshi's role in Jolly LLB 2 was significantly reduced during final edit
A "strong scene" where her character confronts Akshay Kumar's lawyer was cut
Huma was upset she "didn't really have an arc" in the film

Huma Qureshi Heartbroken as Powerful Jolly LLB 2 Scenes with Akshay Kumar Were Cut

In November 2025, acclaimed actress Huma Qureshi spoke candidly about a professional disappointment she experienced while working on the 2017 film Jolly LLB 2. Huma, who is currently starring in Maharani Season 4 and the upcoming Delhi Crime Season 3, revealed that her role in the courtroom drama was substantially reduced during the final editing process.

Discussing her collaboration with director Subhash Kapoor, Huma recalled being "really upset" when she realized her part had been significantly diminished. "I remember being really upset about it and saying, 'I'm not doing anything in this film,'" she shared. Kapoor, who later cast Huma as the lead in Maharani, tried to console her by highlighting the positive audience reactions to her portrayal of the character Pushpa Pandey.