
My brother fell down in residence in my absence and later died of excess bleeding. "I lost my ailing father Harbans Lal Sharma and elder brother, Sanjay Sharma during the trial. Sharma, who was then SHO of Vasant Vihar Police Station when the crime took place, said he regularly met the victim when she was hospitalized here and spent time with her. Sharma has also taked exception to the character supposed to represent him telling his DCP, portrayed by Shefali Shah, that he wants to go to the gym to unwind, even as the police teams are looking for the accused. "I am a national level athlete and never have been a gym-goer in my entire life," he said.
RICHIE MEHTA ON DELHI CRIME SERIES
RECOMMENDED READ: Delhi Crime Review: Netflix original series based on Nirbhaya’s gruesome rape case is gripping, taut and superbly staged We tried to represent the roadblocks the cops have to deal with while working on a case, be it lack of funds or manpower." Mehta, however, told the news agency that there was "a disclaimer at the end of each Delhi Crime episode" and that the "names have been changed, and some of the events, dialogue and chronology have been fictionalized for dramatic purposes". Asked if the series insulted Delhi Police, Mehta said: "It's a well-researched and painstakingly-made series, which will make you see the police in a new light.


Sharma, now a Station House Officer of Lodhi Colony Police Station, told a news agebcy that his depiction was fabricated by Mehta for "commercial profit". He said his portrayal as dumb, slow, one who shrugs off responsibility on jurisdiction issue, is not trusted and often been scolded by then DCP, Chhaya Sharma, in the series, is totally wrong.
RICHIE MEHTA ON DELHI CRIME MOVIE
Previously, two other Netflix India Originals 'Sacred Games' season one and 'Lust Stories' were nominated in the best drama and best TV movie or miniseries categories, respectively, at the 47th Annual International Emmy Awards, while Radhika Apte was nominated for best actress for 'Lust Stories'.Upset with his "derogatory" portrayal as a "dumb and slow" officer in Netflix series Delhi Crime about the DecemDelhi gang-rape, Inspector Anil Sharma, who was commended by his seniors for his painstaking probe that put all the accused behind the bars, is planning to take legal action against director Richie Mehta and his team, a police officer said on Monday. 'Delhi Crime' was nominated in the best drama series category alongside Germany's 'Charite' season two, UK's 'Criminal', and the second season of 'El Jardin de Bronce (The Bronze Garden)' from Argentina. We hope this is the first win of many for Indian stories that are watched and appreciated by the world," Shergill said. Winning Best Drama Series is a testament to the brilliance of India's outstanding creative community. "Led by the incredible Richie Mehta, the amazing cast and crew told an important story with sensitivity and responsibility. Monika Shergill, VP, Content, Netflix India, congratulated the entire team of the series for bringing home India's first International Emmy win. Performances by its ensemble cast, including Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Adil Hussain and Rajesh Tailang, were particularly appreciated.

The show, released in 2019, received massive acclaim for its sensitive retelling of a horrific crime that shook the entire nation. Her injuries were so grievous that she died in a Singapore hospital a fortnight later. Told from the perspective of the Delhi Police team investigating the crime that made global headlines, 'Delhi Crime' deconstructs the case of the 23-year-old physiotherapy intern who was abducted and gang-raped in a moving bus on the night of December 16, 2012, before she was abandoned on a Delhi road. The entire team from start to finish should take a bow for giving their all to this vision," the Indian-Canadian director said in a statement.Īlso read- Shefali Shah to WION on 'Delhi Crime': Preventive security is not always possible in the capital 'Delhi Crime' is a complete labour of love, born out of sadness, anger, frustration, and ultimately, compassion.

"I never anticipated getting here - it's the culmination of years of work by hundreds of people, sometimes in total isolation and defiance. The Netflix India Original series bagged the best drama series honour at the 48th International Emmy Awards on Monday night. Fresh from the International Emmy win for his series 'Delhi Crime', director-writer Richie Mehta on Tuesday said the award is the collective victory of the cast and crew who worked tirelessly to make the show a reality.
