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Jaya Bhattacharya Reflects on 7 Years of 'Delhi Crime' & Role of Vimla

Actress Jaya Bhattacharya shared a nostalgic post marking seven years since the release of the acclaimed series 'Delhi Crime'. She expressed deep gratitude for being part of the project and for the role of Sub-Inspector Vimla Bharadwaj. The series, created by Richie Mehta, is a police procedural based on real crimes like the 2012 Delhi gang rape. Bhattacharya's career includes notable roles in TV shows like 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' and films like 'Devdas'.

Key Points: Jaya Bhattacharya on Delhi Crime 7-Year Anniversary

  • Show completed 7 years since release
  • Jaya played Sub-Inspector Vimla Bharadwaj
  • Series based on 2012 Delhi gang rape case
  • Created by Richie Mehta
  • Stars Shefali Shah and Rasika Dugal
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Jaya Bhattacharya on 7 years of 'Delhi Crime': Playing Vimla taught me more than I can put into words

Actress Jaya Bhattacharya shares gratitude for her role as Vimla Bharadwaj in 'Delhi Crime' as the acclaimed series marks seven years since release.

"Playing Vimla Bhardwaj taught me more than I can put into words. - Jaya Bhattacharya"

Mumbai, March 23

As the acclaimed show "Delhi Crime" completed seven years since its release, actress Jaya Bhattacharya turned nostalgic and said that the journey continues to stay with her long after the cameras stopped rolling.

Jaya, who essayed the character of Sub-Inspector Vimla Bharadwaj in the show, took to Instagram, where she shared a string of pictures from the series and BTS moments with her cast members, including Shefali Shah and Rasika Dugal.

The actress wrote: "Some journeys stay with you long after the camera stops rolling. It's been 7 years to Delhi Crime & I still carry a quiet gratitude for being a part of something so honest, so powerful & so deeply human. Playing Vimla Bhardwaj taught me more than I can put into words."

She added: "Grateful to @castingchhabra and @richie.mehta for trusting me with this & to every single person who made this journey what it was. Thank you to this beautiful team for creating something so real. Forever grateful."

Delhi Crime is an Indian police procedural crime drama television series written and directed by Richie Mehta. It stars Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Adil Hussain and Rajesh Tailang. The first season is set in the aftermath of the 2012 Delhi gang rape. It was released in 2019.

The second season focuses on the Chaddi Baniyan Gang. The third season focuses on human trafficking and is inspired by the 2012 Baby Falak case.

Talking about Jaya, played minor roles in Bollywood films Devdas and Lajja. Her breakthrough came in 2000 when she portrayed the main antagonist Payal Mehra in Ekta Kapoor's blockbuster Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.

She also had an appearance in Banoo Main Teri Dulhan. The actress was given a cameo appearance in the 2000s Hindi film Fiza, starring Karisma Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan.

Jaya has also worked in the film Jigyaasa where she played a filmmaker who wants to make a documentary on a controversial actress. This character was similar to the Alice Patten's role in the Indian movie Rang De Basanti. She has also acted in Kasamh Se as Jigyasa in 2007, in the same role.

She was seen in the avatar of Sakku Bai in historical series Jhansi Ki Rani. In 2018, she entered the hit show Badho Bahu.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Honestly, the entire cast was phenomenal. Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, and Jaya made you believe they were real police officers. It's good to see actors reflecting on roles that actually mean something, not just the usual masala.
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Aman W
Seven years already? Time flies. I remember watching it and being so angry and heartbroken. But it also showed the dedication of the police force, which we often forget. Jaya's character added a very human, grounded layer to the narrative.
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Sarah B
As someone from outside India, this series was my window into the complexities of your society and justice system. The performances were award-worthy. Jaya's quiet strength as Vimla was a masterclass in subtle acting.
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Karthik V
While the acting was top-notch, I sometimes feel we glorify the police a bit too much in these shows. The reality on the ground for many victims is still very different. That said, it started an important conversation, which is valuable.
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Nisha Z
It's amazing to see her journey from Payal in Kyunki... to Vimla! What range. Delhi Crime S1 is still the best Indian web series for me. Can't wait for the next season. More power to the whole team! 👏

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