Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Shefali Shah on Pay Disparity and Delhi Crime Season 3
Actors in the show 'Delhi Crime,' like Shefali Shah, are talking about how male and female actors sometimes get paid differently.
Shefali thinks it's more noticeable between famous stars and regular actors.
The show's new season is about difficult topics like human trafficking, which is based on a sad real event from 2012.
Playing characters in these kinds of shows is hard because it affects the actors emotionally.
But they feel it's important to tell these stories and try to understand what real police officers go through.
The people making the show, including the director and producers, are also sharing their thoughts.
Shefali Shah notes that pay disparity is more evident between stars and other actors.
The cast and crew of Delhi Crime season 3 shared their thoughts on gender pay inequality.
Season 3 of Delhi Crime focuses on the issue of human trafficking.
The new season is inspired by the real-life tragic case of baby Falak from 2012.
The cast discussed the emotional challenges of portraying roles based on real-life events and empathizing with police officers.
- Who
- Shefali Shah, Huma Qureshi, director Tanuj Chopra, producer Michael Hogan, and Tanya Bami (Series Head at Netflix India).
- What
- Discussed gender pay disparity in the industry, the emotional impact of their roles, and the themes of human trafficking and empathy for police in Delhi Crime season 3.
- When
- The interview was conducted around the time of the discussion for Delhi Crime season 3.
- Where
- The interview was with The Quint.
- Why
- To discuss the show's content, the cast's experiences, and industry issues like pay disparity.
Pay Disparity Concerns
Focus on Quality and Storytelling
Gender Pay Gap
Pay Disparity Concerns
Shefali Shah points out that pay disparity is more apparent between stars and actors.
Focus on Quality and Storytelling
While not directly addressed as a counterpoint, the discussion implies a focus on the show's content and impact, suggesting that the quality of storytelling and performances are paramount.
Emotional Toll of Roles
Pay Disparity Concerns
The cast discusses the emotional toll of portraying sensitive roles based on real-life events.
Focus on Quality and Storytelling
The team expresses empathy for police officers and highlights the importance of portraying these stories with care.
- Show Title
- Delhi Crime
- Season
- 3
- Streaming Platform
- Netflix
- Inspiration for Season 3
- The tragic 2012 case of baby Falak
- Season 3 Theme
- Human trafficking
- Interviewees
- Shefali Shah, Huma Qureshi, Tanuj Chopra, Michael Hogan, Tanya Bami
Sources
How ‘Delhi Crime’ set the bar for Indian cop shows
Shefali Shah calls Delhi Crime a 'respectful show', Rasika Duggal expresses 'pride'
'Felt it was something special': Rajesh Tailang recalls first screening of Delhi Crime series