Huma Qureshi’s newest thriller had one job — make India’s first on-screen “desi hitwoman” unforgettable. Baby Do Die Do partly delivers, but a bloated first half keeps it from becoming the edge-of-seat ride it clearly wants to be.
The Story in Brief
The film follows twin sisters — one of them deaf and mute — who sneak into a five-star hotel chasing a taste of luxury, only to witness a brutal crime. Before they can escape, one twin is killed. What follows is a slow-burn revenge mission as the surviving sister hunts down her sibling’s killer, unraveling a much larger mystery along the way.
Baby Do Die Do: Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Director | Nachiket Samant |
| Cast | Huma Qureshi, Sikander Kher, Chunky Panday, Rachit Singh |
| Genre | Revenge thriller |
| Runtime Pace | Slow first half, tighter second half |
| Rating | 2.5 / 5 |
What Actually Works
Huma Qureshi is, without question, the reason to watch this film. Playing a deaf and mute character, she leans entirely on expression and body language to convey fear, grief, and grit — and it lands. Sikander Kher matches her energy with a quietly menacing performance that never tips into melodrama, while Chunky Panday brings his usual effortless reliability to the table.
The second half is where the film finally clicks. Once the revenge arc takes over, the pacing tightens and the stakes genuinely start to feel real.
Where It Falls Short
The first half is the film’s biggest weak spot — stretched out with scenes that add runtime rather than substance. Several plot turns feel convenient rather than earned, and questionable character decisions make it hard to stay emotionally invested.
Rachit Singh’s character, despite plenty of potential for complexity, ends up feeling more caricature than person. Sharper editing throughout the first hour could have fixed much of this on its own.
If you enjoyed Alpha’s female-assassin origin story, this one covers similar thematic ground with a very different tone — you can check out our full breakdown of Alpha’s box office run for context on how these desi-hitwoman films are performing this year.
Should You Watch It?
Female-led revenge thrillers are a growing space in Indian cinema — a genre with global roots that’s been steadily evolving, as outlined in Wikipedia’s overview of the genre. Baby Do Die Do fits into that lineage, even if its execution doesn’t fully match its ambition.
Conclusion
Strong performances alone can’t fully rescue a screenplay that needed sharper editing and a faster first half. Still, Huma Qureshi’s commitment makes Baby Do Die Do worth a watch for her fans, even if the overall thriller doesn’t fully thrill.
