The Emmy Award-winning series Delhi Crime is set to return to Netflix on November 13, 2025, with its most intense season yet. This season features a gripping face-off between Shefali Shah, reprising her role as DCP Vartika Chaturvedi, and Huma Qureshi, who joins the cast as the ruthless kingpin "Badi Didi".
Season 3 plunges into the dark world of human trafficking, taking viewers beyond the streets of Delhi and exposing a nationwide network. The investigation begins with the discovery of an abandoned baby, which soon unravels into a national manhunt, revealing the darkest layers of society. Vartika Chaturvedi and her team find themselves confronting "Badi Didi," a cold-blooded mastermind who builds her empire by preying on young girls.
Shefali Shah shared her thoughts on reprising her role as Vartika, stating that returning as "Madam Sir" always feels deeply personal. She emphasized that human trafficking isn't just the act of a few but a symptom of a society that often looks the other way. Vartika, true to her character, continues to fight, even if it means saving just one life.
Huma Qureshi described her experience joining the series as Meena, also known as "Badi Didi," as equally challenging. She explained that her character is shaped by trauma yet wields immense control, portraying both victim and perpetrator. Qureshi praised Delhi Crime for its honesty, which forces viewers to confront uncomfortable truths.
Directed by Tanuj Chopra, Season 3 brings back familiar faces, including Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang, Jaya Bhattacharya, and Anuraag Arora. The season also introduces new cast members, including Sayani Gupta, Mita Vasisht, Kelly Dorji, and Anshumaan Pushkar, in pivotal roles.
The third season seems more thrilling, intense, and emotionally riveting than the previous seasons. The storyline will depict how helpless people feel in the face of evil in society. This season, Vartika is fighting an enemy that not only crosses borders but also exists in the shadows of everyday society.
Delhi Crime Season 3 is produced by Golden Karavan and SK Global Entertainment. The writing team includes Anu Singh Choudhary, Apoorva Bakshi, Michael Hogan, Mayank Tiwari, and Shubhra Swarup. The series promises to be darker, bolder, and more powerful than ever, exploring the blurry lines between justice, survival, and morality.
