India, Nov. 12 -- Hindustan Times reported that actor Huma Qureshi will return as Rani Bharti in Maharani Season 5, and said she adopted a bald look for the Sony LIV political drama based on what the character “demanded” this season. The report said the first-look promo was unveiled on Nov. 11, 2026, and confirmed the series will return in February 2027.

Promo and release timeline

The report provided the following timeline and release details:

* First-look promo unveiled: Nov. 11, 2026 * Series return confirmed for: February 2027 * Premiere: February on Sony LIV

Huma Qureshi on shaving her head

According to the report, Qureshi told Hindustan Times that going bald was something she had never attempted before, and that the change affecte...