Bollywood witnessed an interesting box office battle on July 3, 2026, as two female-led spy films hit theatres on the same day. Alia Bhatt and Sharvari‘s Alpha went head-to-head with Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem‘s Baby Do Die Do, which also marked the siblings’ first production venture. Amid the promotional buzz, Huma Qureshi sat down with comedian Tanmay Bhat for a conversation that quickly became the talk of the town.
What started as a routine interview turned into a viral moment when Tanmay playfully teased Huma about the box office clash. Her sharp and witty response left everyone in splits and instantly caught fans’ attention across social media platforms.
The Viral Exchange Between Huma Qureshi and Tanmay Bhat
During a chat on Tanmay Bhat’s YouTube channel, the comedian humorously brought up the competition between the two films. Tanmay remarked:
“Huma, I am so happy for you. It’s like you have proven that if you stick to your mission and if you work hard and you stay focused, one day you can also lose your box office to Alpha and it is exciting for all of us.”
The comment had everyone on the panel, including Rohan Joshi and Aaditya “Kullu” Kulshreshth, bursting into laughter. But Huma was quick to fire back with a response that took the room by surprise.
“Thanks Tanmay. It is a very small film, very tiny film, independently made, independently produced, also releasing on our own. So we are a very small film, and if you want a big film, I would go to like Latent and not come here.”
Her witty comeback immediately went viral across social media. The joke resonated with audiences because Alia Bhatt and Sharvari had promoted Alpha on the premiere episode of Samay Raina‘s show India’s Got Latent Season 2 on Netflix.
Huma Qureshi Welcomes the Clash, Calls It a Win for Women
While the exchange with Tanmay Bhat was lighthearted, Huma Qureshi has been nothing but gracious about the box office clash. In multiple interviews, she has welcomed the idea of two female-led films arriving in theatres together.
“I don’t look at ‘Alpha’ from a sense of being a competition. I think there is space for all kinds of films to be made and to be viewed. We’re an independently-made film. I’m not even looking at what else is releasing on that weekend but just want to find my own audience.”
She also emphasized how significant it is that two female-led films are clashing at the box office.
“I think it’s amazing that here we are, where two female-led films are clashing at the box office. We’ve already reached there, where that’s actually a reality, and more power to all of us, and more power to all female-led content. I will always be cheering, not just for my own film, but also for my girlfriends.”
About Baby Do Die Do: Huma’s First Production Venture
Baby Do Die Do marks the first production venture for Huma Qureshi and her brother Saqib Saleem under their banner Saleem Siblings, in collaboration with Pune 04 Film. The film is directed by Nachiket Samant.
In the movie, Huma Qureshi plays a deaf and mute woman trained to be a killer by her own father from childhood. The character, named Baby Karmakar, navigates Mumbai’s dangerous underworld while carrying the emotional burden of her past. She uses a pink umbrella as her weapon to kill people in public places.
The film’s cast also includes Sikandar Kher, Chunky Panday, Rachit Singh, Marudha Shekhawat, Vidya Malvade, Arun Kushwah, Himanshu Malik, and Seema Pahwa.
Speaking about her role, Huma told ANI:
“I’m playing a female hitwoman who can’t hear or speak. That is not a disability or a weakness but actually her strength. There is a stereotype of a hitman always being a male. But why can’t it be a woman?”
About Alpha: YRF Spy Universe’s First Female-Led Film
Alpha, directed by Shiv Rawail, is the first female-led installment in the Yash Raj Films Spy Universe. The film features Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in lead roles, alongside Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol, with Hrithik Roshan returning as Kabir in a cameo.
The film follows two elite agents who go on a high-stakes mission to take on a dangerous adversary. Alpha had a wide release across 7,534 shows nationwide.
Box Office Performance: Alpha Takes the Lead
On its opening day, Huma Qureshi‘s Baby Do Die Do had a modest debut, earning a net ₹0.40 crore from 778 screenings nationwide. In comparison, Alpha had a much stronger start, collecting ₹9.25 crore on its first day in India.
According to Yash Raj Films, Alpha earned ₹17.42 crore worldwide on its release day. Trade tracking website Sacnilk reported a worldwide gross collection of ₹16.1 crore on the first day.
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Social Media Reactions and Fan Response
Fans have flooded social media with praise for Huma Qureshi‘s performance in Baby Do Die Do. Viewers have hailed the film’s gripping narrative, immersive world-building, and emotional depth.
The viral clip of Huma’s exchange with Tanmay Bhat has also sparked widespread discussion online. Many fans appreciated her ability to handle the playful banter with grace and humor.
Huma Qureshi also reflected on the growing space for women-led action films:
“I love doing action, I love watching action movies, I love doing action in movies as well and I think that the time is here where I think audiences will appreciate it for sure.”
She pointed out that women today are making their mark in every sphere of life, from journalism and acting to the police and armed forces.
“Women are in each and every aspect of life out there. Some of them are some of us are journalists, some of us are actresses, some of us are in the police force, some of us are in the armed forces. In various we’re serving our country, ourselves, our families and more, that needs to be represented on popular culture as well.”
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