Archive · 10 Nov 2025
Delhi vs. Mumbai: Actors Discuss Safety and City Perceptions
Imagine you have two big cities, Delhi and Mumbai.
People are talking about which one feels safer for girls and women.
Some actors who have worked in both say that in Delhi, it feels like you need to be more careful, especially when it's dark.
One actor even said she doesn't go out to eat dinner there unless she's working.
But in Mumbai, it feels like the city is always awake and people are busy with their own things, so it feels safer.
Another actor mentioned that Mumbai has lots of people around and good buses, which makes it feel safe.
However, they also said that bad things can happen in any city, not just Delhi.
The actors shared that Mumbai feels like a place where women can live and work without worrying too much about what they wear or when they go out.
While some had negative experiences in Mumbai too, they still think it's the safest city.
They believe how a city is built and how it works, like having lots of people around at night, makes a big difference in how safe it feels.
Actors Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, and Sayani Gupta shared their personal experiences regarding safety in Delhi and Mumbai.
Shefali Shah expressed discomfort with going out in Delhi unless for work, citing a feeling of aggression in the city.
Sayani Gupta stated Mumbai is the safest city for women, allowing freedom in movement and attire, while recalling negative experiences in both Kolkata and Mumbai.
Rasika Dugal believes Mumbai's perceived safety is due to its infrastructure, like constant activity and efficient public transport, contrasting it with Delhi's perceived lack of safety during her college years.
The discussion arises ahead of the release of 'Delhi Crime 3,' which tackles human trafficking.
- Who
- Actors Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, and Sayani Gupta
- What
- Discussed their experiences with safety in Delhi and Mumbai, comparing the two cities.
- When
- Ahead of the release of Delhi Crime 3 on November 13.
- Where
- In interviews discussing their work and personal experiences.
- Why
- To share perspectives on urban safety for women, particularly in the context of their roles in the series 'Delhi Crime' which deals with crime.
Delhi
Mumbai
General Feeling of Safety
Delhi
Some actors express unease and a need to be cautious, especially after dark. One actor mentions landing in Delhi and feeling a 'breeze of aggression.'
Mumbai
Many feel Mumbai is safer for women due to its 24/7 nature and a general atmosphere where people are focused on their own pursuits. It's described as a city where women can live and work without constant worry about their actions or attire.
Personal Experiences
Delhi
While one actor had never had a bad experience in Delhi despite youthful bravado, another found her college years there uncomfortable, always having to 'watch her back.' Another actor explicitly states she avoids going out for dinner in Delhi unless accompanied by her team and a car.
Mumbai
One actor recalled having 'bad experiences' in Mumbai but still deems it the safest city. Another notes that while she had negative experiences in Mumbai, the city's infrastructure contributes to its perceived safety.
Reasons for Perceived Safety
Delhi
The 'narrative constructed around the city' about it being unsafe for women is mentioned as a factor. Concerns are raised about personal space and privacy violations.
Mumbai
Mumbai's safety is attributed to its infrastructure, such as constant activity ('always eyes on the road') and an efficient public transportation system, meaning there are 'always people out there.'
- Delhi Crime 3 Release Date
- November 13
- Platform
- Netflix
- Themes of Delhi Crime 3
- Human trafficking
- Actors Interviewed
- Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Sayani Gupta