Huma Qureshi like you’ve never seen her before. Baby Do Die Do, the neo-noir action thriller starring Qureshi in a double role, is now streaming on Netflix (from September 23, 2026) after its theatrical release on July 3, 2026. The film — which also marks Qureshi’s debut as a producer — centers on a deaf and mute contract killer on a 20-year quest for revenge. Here’s everything to know: story, cast, ending, and where to watch.
Baby Do Die Do OTT Release
Baby Do Die Do premiered in theatres on July 3, 2026, where it clashed with Alia Bhatt’s Alpha (which also revolved around female assassins). It arrived on Netflix on September 23, 2026 — and for those who missed its theatrical run, this is the chance to catch one of the year’s most unusual thrillers.
What Is Baby Do Die Do About?
Baby Karmarkar (Huma Qureshi) lives a dangerous double life in Mumbai. By day, she appears ordinary — working with an NGO that supports people with disabilities. In secret, she is a deaf and mute hitwoman, carrying out assassinations with chilling precision.
Her violent path is tied to a traumatic past: the death of her twin sister, which continues to haunt her. Qureshi plays both sisters — the younger sibling Baby goes on a quest for revenge after her twin’s death, navigating Mumbai’s criminal underworld while trying to survive the dangerous consequences of her work.
One of the film’s most haunting ideas: though Baby cannot hear the world around her, she hears the voice of her deceased sister — an unsettling connection between past and present that drives the story.
Things spiral when a botched hit attracts police and media attention, threatening to expose her secret life. The film mixes crime, revenge, action, mystery, and dark humour, with rain-soaked Mumbai giving it a stylish neo-noir atmosphere.
Baby Do Die Do Cast
- Huma Qureshi — double role: Baby Karmarkar & her twin sister (also her producer debut)
- Sikandar Kher as Zafar
- Chunky Panday as PM Jain — Baby’s mentor and boss
- Rachit Singh as Siddhu — Baby’s love interest
- Seema Pahwa as Anjum Khan
- Vidya Malvade as Manju Murjhani
- Himanshu Malik, Marudhar Shekhawat
- Saqib Saleem — cameo in a dance club sequence (also co-producer)
The film is directed by Nachiket Samant (directorial debut), co-written by Jasmeet Kaur Reen, and produced by Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem under their banner Saleem Siblings.
Box Office and Reception
Critically acclaimed but commercially modest, Baby Do Die Do grossed ₹6.91 crore at the box office — hurt by its clash with the bigger-budgeted Alpha. Reviews praised Qureshi’s committed performance and the film’s bold concept (6.4–7.5/10 across aggregators), even as some found the plotting uneven.
The Ending — And a Sequel Tease?
Without spoiling too much: the ending refuses to fully free its protagonist. After avenging her sister, Didi receives a photograph and a location from “Papa” — suggesting another assignment may already be waiting. The film closes with the words “This is not the end” — a clear sequel tease. The revenge story is over, but the woman who lived as Baby may have another chapter ahead.
Why Watch Baby Do Die Do
1. A one-of-a-kind protagonist. A deaf, nonverbal female assassin is genuinely fresh territory for Hindi cinema.
2. Huma’s double duty. Acting double role + producing debut — Qureshi throws everything into this.
3. Neo-noir Mumbai. Rain, neon, and moral grey zones give it a distinctive visual identity.
4. Dark humour. Beneath the violence, the film has a wicked comic streak.
Fans of female-led action thrillers on MovieVerse can also explore Toxic (2026) and The Maharashtra Files (2026), or intense crime dramas like Disclosure Day (2026).
Huma Qureshi’s Producer Debut
Baby Do Die Do is doubly significant as Huma Qureshi’s debut as a producer. Along with her brother Saqib Saleem, she backed the film under their banner Saleem Siblings — a bold move for a project this unconventional. In an industry where female-led action films still struggle for financing, Qureshi didn’t just wait for the right role; she created it. Her twin-sister double role demanded both emotional range and intense physical preparation, and her commitment — acting and producing — signals an actor taking control of her own narrative in the most literal sense.
How to Watch Baby Do Die Do
- Film: Baby Do Die Do (2026)
- Platform: Netflix
- OTT release: September 23, 2026
- Runtime: 122 minutes
- Cast: Huma Qureshi, Sikandar Kher, Chunky Panday
- Director: Nachiket Samant
- Genre: Action / crime / mystery thriller
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