Huma Qureshi shaves head for role in ‘Maharani’ season 5

• Huma Qureshi will return as Rani Bharti in the fifth season of “Maharani”.
• The actor said she shaved her head for the role.
• The series is expected to premiere on Sony LIV in February 2027.

Indian actor Huma Qureshi has revealed that she shaved her head for the fifth season of the political drama series “Maharani”, in which she will return as Rani Bharti.

The first promotional teaser for the new season shows Qureshi with a bald head, drawing attention to the transformation as viewers await the next chapter of the series.

In an interview, the actor said she made the change to meet the demands of the role. She described it as a new experience and said the decision was not easy, but added that she was excited to explore her performance in a different way.

Qureshi said each season of “Maharani” had brought something new for her, with the fifth holding particular significance. She also indicated that the story would feature unexpected developments.

The actor described Rani Bharti as a complex character who challenges social norms and finds her own path beyond conventional ideas of good and evil. The new season is expected to arrive on Sony LIV in February 2027.