‘Terrified’ Yet ‘Grateful’ Shefali Shah Pens Heartfelt Note As Fans Shower Love On Delhi Crime 3; Shares, “This Time There Was No Bravado”

Few actors command the screen the way Shefali Shah does, and Delhi Crime remains the strongest proof of her remarkable talent. As the critically acclaimed series returns with its third season, Shefali is once again receiving immense praise for stepping back into the role of DCP Vartika Chaturvedi.

After winning hearts in the first two seasons, Shefali’s portrayal of Vartika has only become more powerful and emotionally resonant. Her presence is so natural and lived-in that audiences often forget they’re watching a performance. But this season brings a noticeable shift, a fresh, more intricate shade of Vartika.

Shefali Shah Pens Honest, Heartfelt Note Post Delhi Crime 3’s Release

In an emotional note on Instagram, Shefali Shah shared what it felt like to return to the character in this new chapter. Shefali revealed that this time there was “no bravado,” only sheer perseverance and a relentless drive as Vartika leads the hunt for the missing girls. She confessed that she wasn’t simply acting, but she was becoming Vartika, allowing the character to take over and guide her every instinct.

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She wrote, “I was terrified is the understatement of the century before Delhi Crime-3 dropped.” Shefali continued, “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’s more prevalent than others. Certain situations need to be handled with power, certain with strength, certain with command, certain with force, and certain like this one, with compassion and empathy.”

Shefali Shah: This Time There Was No Bravado

The actress continued, “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.
When I saw the show myself, I didn’t know if you’ll would be able to see my version of Vartika and love her as much as the last time. A lot of times histrionics, drama, heightened emotion is considered a good performance. But I wasn’t performing, I was just becoming her, and this is how she felt. I didn’t know if this side of Vartika, without her bravado, would land.”

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Expressing gratitude for the overwhelming love and appreciation pouring in from viewers and critics, Shefali Shah wrote, “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. Not only did you understand her, but you’ll felt her, rooted for her, backed her and accepted her with open hearts. You’ll didn’t just watch her go through every moment, you’ll lived it with her and me.”

Shefali Thanks Her Fans For Unconditional Love

She continued, “You’ll made me realise 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’m overwhelmed beyond words. I’m grateful and humbled more than I can show. And it’s too small a word to encapsulate all that I feel for you’ll but just THANK YOU. THANK YOU SO SO SOO0000 MUCH. I’m truly blessed to have your love and blessings. Forever indebted, Yours Shefali. P.S.-I read all the messages and try and reply to most, but I may have missed some or can’t reply to all. But please know I feel every bit of your love. So to every single one of you… THANK YOU.”

Well, Vartika Chaturvedi isn’t just a character anymore, she’s a phenomenon, and Shefali’s portrayal only reinforces that.

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