'Delhi Crime 3' draws from a real-life Delhi tragedy

Entertainment Nov 15, 2025

Delhi Crime is back on Netflix for its third season, with Shefali Shah and Huma Qureshi leading the cast.
This time, the story is inspired by a heartbreaking real event from 2012, where a teenage girl rushed an injured toddler to AIIMS hospital in New Delhi.

What happened and why it matters

The toddler, just two years old, had severe injuries and sadly didn't survive. The case highlights the issue of child abuse.
In the show, DCP Vartika Chaturvedi (Shah) investigates the case while uncovering a human trafficking ring led by Badi Didi (Qureshi).
With six episodes directed by Tanuj Chopra and an IMDb rating of 7.18/10, Delhi Crime 3 draws from real-life stories.