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Huma Qureshi Says Jolly LLB 2 Edit Cut Her Arc and a Trailer Scene

Her account in a new Mid-Day interview describes a key sequence with Akshay Kumar being dropped from the final cut.

Overview

  • In a Sit With Hitlist conversation, Qureshi says her part in the 2017 film became smaller during post-production.
  • She recalls a powerful moment from the trailer, where she confronts Akshay Kumar’s character, that did not appear in theaters.
  • She says the release left her without a meaningful arc and reduced her to an ornamental presence.
  • Director Subhash Kapoor, with whom she first collaborated on the film, messaged her after release to reassure her about audience reactions.
  • Her remarks were republished by multiple outlets, and there has been no new public response from the filmmakers beyond her account.