Archive · 5 Nov 2025
Huma Qureshi Describes Delhi Crime Season 3 Villain Role as 'Batman vs Joker'
A popular crime show from India called 'Delhi Crime' is coming back for its third season on Netflix.
The actress Huma Qureshi is playing a new character, a bad guy who is a human trafficking kingpin.
She said that when she was offered the role, it was described like 'Batman versus Joker.'
She thinks it's exciting to play such a dark character, even though the things the character does are very bad and she doesn't agree with them.
She hopes people will remember her character, even though she's the 'most hated woman' on the show.
The show, starring Shefali Shah and others, will be out on November 13th.
Huma Qureshi also has another show, 'Maharani,' coming out soon.
Huma Qureshi will play a human trafficking kingpin in the third season of Netflix's 'Delhi Crime'.
The role was pitched to Qureshi as 'Batman vs Joker', an offer she accepted due to her fan status of the franchise and the challenge of a dark character.
Qureshi expressed a desire to be 'loved as the most hated woman' on the show, acknowledging the character's negative actions.
The third season of 'Delhi Crime' is scheduled to premiere on November 13.
The show features an ensemble cast including Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, and is directed by Tanuj Chopra.
- Who
- Huma Qureshi, actress in Netflix's 'Delhi Crime' Season 3
- What
- Huma Qureshi discussed her role as a human trafficking kingpin in 'Delhi Crime' Season 3, describing the character pitch as 'Batman vs Joker'.
- When
- The third season is set to premiere on November 13.
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- Qureshi accepted the role due to her admiration for the franchise and the challenging, dark nature of the character, which she found exciting as an actor.
Actor's Perspective
Character's Actions
Desire for Acceptance
Actor's Perspective
Huma Qureshi expresses a desire to be 'loved as the most hated woman' in the show, acknowledging the character's reprehensible actions.
Character's Actions
The character engages in 'horrible things' that the actor, as an individual, does not approve of or stand for.
Role Ambition
Actor's Perspective
Qureshi was excited to play a dark character, seeing the offer as an opportunity to explore a role comparable to Joker.
Character's Actions
Initially expecting a role as a cop, like her previous character Rani Bharti, she was drawn to the antagonist role due to its complexity and the 'Batman vs Joker' pitch.
- Show Title
- Delhi Crime
- Season
- 3
- Platform
- Netflix
- Return Date
- November 13
- Huma Qureshi's Character
- Human trafficking kingpin
- Director
- Tanuj Chopra
- Notable Cast
- Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang, Sayani Gupta, Mita Vashisht, Anshumaan Pushkar, Kelly Dorji
