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."