Huma Qureshi calls her role as Badi Didi in Delhi Crime 3 the darkest of her career, describing it as “the worst character I’ve played.” She said the villainous role challenged her beliefs but ultimately chose it to shed light on social issues.
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Huma Qureshi joins the third season of the popular Netflix crime drama Delhi Crime, headlined by Shefali Shah. While Shefali returns as DIG Vartika Chaturvedi, Huma steps into the role of the sinister Badi Didi — the mastermind behind a human trafficking network.
Huma Qureshi on playing negative role in DC3
At the trailer launch event, Huma opened up about playing one of the darkest roles of her career. “I say this in the best way possible — this is the worst character I have played,” she said, adding that while the character is vile, she herself is not. “I’m probably one of the best people playing the worst characters,” she joked.
Speaking further about her dilemma in taking on the role, Huma shared, “It was a lot of fun playing Badi Didi. When you play dark characters, there are no limitations — you can experiment freely. But I did face some challenges. I consciously ensure that every woman I portray has agency and perspective. While there is some agency here, it’s quite negative. So, I wondered if I should do it or not. But Delhi Crime is such an important show — it holds a mirror to society. Sometimes when a known actor plays a negative role, it highlights the issue. If my portrayal helps raise awareness about this subject, then it’s truly an honour."
Delhi Crime season 3 trailer
At the center of the storm stands DIG Vartika Chaturvedi (Shefali Shah) — our steadfast Madam Sir — who begins connecting the dots between these disappearances and a system fueled by fear, profit, and silence. As her investigation deepens, all roads lead to one name whispered across cities: Badi Didi (Huma Qureshi). Ruthless, invisible, and always one step ahead, she is the elusive architect of the criminal empire who Vartika and her team are determined to bring down — setting the stage for a psychological face-off between two women who refuse to lose.
The threads unravel as India’s only International Emmy Award-winning and Netflix India’s fan-favourite series returns, this time expanding its scope deeper into the country, from Assam to Delhi, to Rohtak, and beyond. Produced by Golden Karavan and SK Global Entertainment, the show is directed by Tanuj Chopra and stars Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang, Huma Qureshi, Sayani Gupta, Mita Vashisht, Anshumaan Pushkar, and Kelly Dorji in impactful roles.
Each season delves into a harrowing case, using powerful storytelling and striking visuals to deliver a humanised portrayal of police officers and the people whose lives intersect with theirs — one crime at a time.
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