Shefali Shah OPENS UP on playing new side of Vartika in Delhi Crime S3, says she was unsure if…

Shefali Shah has returned as the resolute and duty-bound DCP Vartika Chaturvedi in one of the most anticipated shows of the year, Delhi Crime season 3. This time. Vartika will be going head-to-head with Huma Qureshi’s character, Badi didi. The third season of the show was released on November 13, 2025. Since then, it has received a lot of appreciation from the audience and critics alike. With the critics calling the show “gripping and taut,” it has managed to capture the attention of audiences, just like its previous seasons. Now, Shefali Shah has taken to her social media to thank the fans for all the positive reviews.

Shefali’s post

Shefali shared a post on Instagram, which had a note that said, “I was terrified, which is the understatement of the century, before Delhi Crime 3 dropped. I played a different side of Vartika this time. She felt the pain and anger with equal and more intensity, but instead of showing it, she channelled it into finding the girls. All situations require one aspect that is more prevalent than others… This time there was no bravado; it was just perseverance and a relentless pursuit to find the girls and do what she believes she was born to do: protect, safeguard, and get justice.”

Shefali did not know if her character would land

She then continued, talking about how she was unsure if the audience would be able to see her version of Vartika. She continued, “I didn’t know if this side of Vartika, without her bravado, would land. But when the show dropped and I read the reviews, I was overjoyed and weeping with relief. But then started the outpour of your love… You didn’t just watch her go through every moment; you all lived it with her and me.”

Shefali Shah expressed gratitude

She ended the note by expressing her gratitude towards the audience, saying, “You all made me realize two things. 1. We often don’t give enough credit to the audience’s intelligence and sensitivity. 2. I’m lucky to be loved so much. Truly I am overwhelmed beyond words. I am grateful and humbled more than I can show. And it’s too small a word for all that I feel for you all, but just THANK YOU. I am truly blessed to have your love and blessings.”