Actress and producer Huma Qureshi celebrated after a theater chain expanded screenings of her film Single Salma in Kolkata following public pressure. The performer had previously voiced frustration about insufficient screen allocation for the production, describing the challenges faced by smaller projects competing against major releases with substantial marketing budgets.
Qureshi argued the film industry continues to favor safer commercial ventures over narrative-focused works, calling for more balanced distribution practices. Her comments sparked responses from audiences in multiple cities, such as Lucknow, Patna and Delhi, who contacted theaters requesting additional showtimes. Several viewers posted screenshots showing sold-out or unavailable screenings and demanded broader accessibility.
The situation mirrors similar complaints from actor Harshvardhan Rane regarding his recent release, Ek Deewane ki Deewaniyat. Rane stated on social media that being underestimated motivates him and referenced comparable distribution problems during the February 2025 re-release of his earlier film Sanam Teri Kasam. The incidents have renewed conversations about equitable theatrical access for independent productions regardless of budget size or celebrity involvement.
Qureshi argued the film industry continues to favor safer commercial ventures over narrative-focused works, calling for more balanced distribution practices. Her comments sparked responses from audiences in multiple cities, such as Lucknow, Patna and Delhi, who contacted theaters requesting additional showtimes. Several viewers posted screenshots showing sold-out or unavailable screenings and demanded broader accessibility.
The situation mirrors similar complaints from actor Harshvardhan Rane regarding his recent release, Ek Deewane ki Deewaniyat. Rane stated on social media that being underestimated motivates him and referenced comparable distribution problems during the February 2025 re-release of his earlier film Sanam Teri Kasam. The incidents have renewed conversations about equitable theatrical access for independent productions regardless of budget size or celebrity involvement.
