Up to date on: Nov 06, 2025 09:51 am IST
Tanuj Chopra and Apoorva Bakshi, the makers of Delhi Crime S3, speak concerning the present’s return and what to anticipate this season.
The brand new season of Netflix crime drama Delhi Crime will launch later this month. It has taken over three years for the present to return after its critically acclaimed second season, which additionally took three years to make. In an period when reveals are sometimes criticised for his or her lengthy turnaround instances, makers of Delhi Crime have defended it, saying it ensures high quality and is smart for his or her narrative.
In an unique chat with Hindustan Instances forward of the discharge of Delhi Crime S3, director and showrunner Tanuj Chopra and producer Apoorva Bakshi speak about what to anticipate in season 3.
‘Good issues take time to make’
Delhi Crime season 2 launched in August 2022, which suggests the brand new season will arrive 39 months after that. However Tanuj doesn’t see that as a problem. He says, “Like a high quality dal, it takes time to cook dinner. A great meal at all times takes time.”
Apoorva echoes the sentiment, including that with this present, it’s important to painting the lead character’s (performed by Shefali Shah) journey and development over time. “I believe it’s necessary to acknowledge that good issues take good time to make, particularly writing after which modifying. With this franchise from S1 to S2 to S3, the ensemble has additionally gone by way of their very own life journeys, which you will note on this season. This season is all about development. For that to really feel actual and if she (Shefali’s character) has to develop, you excuse the time span,” she says.
On Huma Qureshi’s villain
Season 3 options an antagonist who takes centre stage alongside the cops, a primary for Delhi Crime. Huma Qureshi performs Meena, who runs a human trafficking ring in Haryana, and is somebody whose plans Vartika Chaturvedi (Shefali) and her crew should foil. Speaking about making the character highly effective with out glamourising it, Tanuj says, “If individuals are enticed by her, it’s factor. Meaning they’re watching. A few of my favorite villains are attractive. There’s a distinction between sensationalism and engagement. It’s a must to push and get as a lot as you’ll be able to, however then make some tasteful decisions.”
Delhi Crime season 3 additionally stars Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang, Sayani Gupta, Mita Vashisht, Anshumaan Pushkar, and Kelly Dorji. The favored present returns to Netflix on 13 November.
