Huma Qureshi Plays Darkest Role Yet as 'Badi Didi' in Delhi Crime Season 3

Published By DPRJ Universal | Published on Tuesday, 4 November 2025

Huma Qureshi stars as the villainous 'Badi Didi' in Delhi Crime Season 3, describing the role as the darkest and most disturbing of her career. The new season centers on a human trafficking network, with Shefali Shah reprising her role as DIG Vartika Chaturvedi who hunts down Qureshi's character. Huma embraces the challenge, emphasizing the social importance of portraying such a complex antagonist.

In Delhi Crime Season 3, Huma Qureshi takes on the role of 'Badi Didi,' the mastermind behind a chilling human trafficking network. She calls this the darkest, most disturbing, and 'worst' character of her career, highlighting the role's complexity and moral ambiguity. Speaking at the trailer launch, Huma expressed excitement and intimidation about joining the acclaimed series' universe. She compared the opportunity to an actor choosing between Batman and Joker roles, emphasizing the creative freedom dark characters allow. Despite facing inner conflict over portraying a negative female character, Huma decided to accept the role due to the show’s impactful societal commentary and potential to raise awareness on critical issues. Season 3 features Shefali Shah returning as DIG Vartika Chaturvedi, who leads the investigation into Badi Didi’s criminal network. The intense narrative and Huma’s layered performance promise a gripping new chapter that delves deeper into the darker facets of crime in India.