The International Emmy Award-winning Indian series “Delhi Crime” is gearing up for its third season, with acclaimed actor Huma Qureshi joining the stellar ensemble cast.
The series, which took home the International Emmy for best drama series in 2020, is currently in post-production.
Qureshi, fresh off her Filmfare Award win for SonyLIV’s “Maharani 3,” steps into the role of the show’s most formidable antagonist yet, going head-to-head with Shefali Shah’s beloved character DCP Vartika Chaturvedi, referred to by her team as “Madam Sir.”
“I was delighted and honored when the makers approached me to play the antagonist for the third season of this internationally acclaimed show,” Qureshi said. “I hope we continue to entertain the audience with the show’s third instalment.”
The new season sees the return of core cast members Shah, Rasika Dugal as ACP Neeti Singh, and Rajesh Tailang as Bhupendra. Tanuj Chopra returns as director and showrunner.
The critically acclaimed crime drama, produced by Golden Karavan and SK Global Entertainment, has earned praise for its authentic portrayal of real-life inspired criminal cases in Delhi, the Indian capital.
Since her debut in Anurag Kashyap’s cult classic “Gangs of Wasseypur,” which screened at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, Qureshi has built an impressive career spanning eclectic roles. Her recent work includes Neyflix’s neo-noir crime thriller “Monica O, My Darling,” the biographical drama “Tarla” about cookbook writer Tarla Dalal, and the body-positive dramedy “Double XL.” In the streaming space, she’s earned plaudits for her role in the political drama “Maharani,” winning multiple Filmfare awards across its seasons. She made her streaming debut in Netflix‘s dystopian series “Leila,” directed by Deepa Mehta.
The actor, who recently appeared in Zack Snyder’s “Army of the Dead,” adds “Delhi Crime” to an diverse slate of upcoming projects that includes “Jolly LLB 3,” “Bayaan” and “Gulabi.” She has also ventured into writing, making her literary debut with “Zeba: An Accidental Superhero,” a book that has resonated with young readers worldwide.
The third season of “Delhi Crime” is scheduled to stream exclusively on Netflix, with a release date to be unveiled imminently.
