Delhi Crime season 3 arrives on Netflix with a chilling new case. Huma Qureshi makes her villain debut as Meena, also known as Badi Didi. The 6-episode series premiered on November 13, 2025. Shefali Shah reprises her role as DIG Vartika Chaturvedi.
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🔥 Quick Facts:
- Release Date: November 13, 2025 on Netflix (Streaming now)
- Plot Focus: Human trafficking network operating across Assam, Delhi, Haryana, Mumbai, and Thailand
- Cast: Shefali Shah, Huma Qureshi, Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang
- Villain Star: Huma Qureshi’s dark character Meena dominates the season
- Inspiration: Loosely based on the 2012 Baby Falak trafficking case
Huma Qureshi Takes Dark Turn as Trafficking Kingpin
Huma Qureshi’s portrayal of Meena marks her boldest villain role. The character runs a sophisticated trafficking ring with ruthless precision. Meena controls young women and girls, farming them out to brothels or arranged marriages.
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Qureshi told the Telegraph India she deliberately avoided the “filmy villain” archetype. She wanted depth and complexity in her character’s motivations. She worked with director Tanuj Chopra to explore Meena’s psychological makeup and backstory.
“I approached her the way I would approach any character. She is a survivor, a hustler, a businesswoman. She comes from a certain place and wants to get out of it. I didn’t judge her—she just happened to do this. The brutality she commits, she’s immune to it because she saw too much as a child.”
The Human Trafficking Investigation Unfolds
DCP Vartika Chaturvedi is now a DIG posted in Assam. She gets a chance to return to Delhi when a new case emerges. Girls are being trafficked, and a baby surface at AIIMS hospital, claiming to be abandoned.
The investigation leads directly to Meena‘s network. She operates alongside her lover Vijay, enforcer Suman, and madam Kalyani. A crucial deal with foreign pimp John gets interrupted when Vartika starts investigating. The trail stretches from Silchar to Rohtak to Muzaffarpur.
| Character | Actor | Role |
| DIG Vartika Chaturvedi | Shefali Shah | Lead investigator |
| Meena (Badi Didi) | Huma Qureshi | Trafficking kingpin |
| Neeti Singh | Rasika Dugal | Police officer |
| Bhupendra Singh | Rajesh Tailang | Police officer |
| Suman | Sayani Gupta | Meena’s enforcer |
Critics Praise Huma’s Monstrous Performance
Critics are raving about Huma Qureshi’s scene-stealing villain turn. Scroll.in called her performance “a monstrous villain steals the show.” Qureshi’s Meena is “unsettling and unwavering” in her horrific actions.
Reviewers note that Qureshi brings believable menace to Meena. The character shows no remorse for her crimes. She’s charming on the surface but completely indifferent to suffering. She runs her operation like a cold, calculating businesswoman.
Qureshi revealed the production was grueling. She worked 48-hour shifts moving between sets with minimal sleep. Despite the intense demands, she says preparation was her secret weapon. She reads scripts multiple times and finds silence before each shot.
What Fans Are Discovering About Season 3
- The season explores human trafficking in graphic, unflinching detail
- Huma Qureshi uses Haryanvi dialect to make Meena feel authentic
- Meena’s backstory reveals trauma that made her immune to brutality
- The investigation spans multiple states and international locations
- Reviews highlight Qureshi’s best work since Gangs of Wasseypur
Will Netflix Renew Delhi Crime for Season 4?
Fans are asking if Delhi Crime season 4 will arrive after this gripping third installment. Netflix hasn’t announced renewal plans yet. The season ends with Vartika’s investigation reaching its conclusion against Meena’s operation.
Season 1 won an International Emmy for Best Drama Series in 2020. Season 2 aired in August 2022. Now Season 3 tackles one of India’s darkest crimes. Whether the series continues likely depends on audience response and Netflix’s viewership metrics.
The 6-episode third season is available now exclusively on Netflix. All episodes dropped simultaneously on November 13, 2025. Huma Qureshi’s villain debut has already sparked major streaming buzz across social media and review platforms.
Watch the Official Trailer
Check out the full season trailer featuring Huma Qureshi’s first look as Badi Didi:
Dive into Delhi Crime season 3 to witness Huma Qureshi’s transformative performance as a human trafficking kingpin.
Sources
- Telegraph India – Huma Qureshi interview on her season 3 role
- Scroll.in – Delhi Crime season 3 critical review
- Netflix – Official streaming platform and release information
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