Netflix announces a web series based on a Nirbhaya rape case investigation. Details inside

The Delhi Crime – a series of seven articles inspired by the investigation into the Nirbhaya rape case launched by the police, to be held in March. 19659004] Netflix announced that Richie Mehta's Delhi Crime series would be broadcast on its OTT platform from March 22. The first season of the series is inspired by a police investigation into the rape of a woman. Band by Nirbhaya Today at the Sundance Film Festival

The crime around Delhi is about the policewoman Vartika Chaturvedi, played by actress Shefali Shah, who leads the investigation and discovers Horrible details about the rape incident In addition to Shefali, the series featured Rasika Dugal (de) Mirzapur) esh Tailang (of the day's fame of the selection), Adil Hussain, Gopal Datt and Vinod Sherawat.

creators have been studying the series for over six years and this one was shot in real places in Delhi. The series is directed by Richie Mehta, who is best known for making films such as Amal (2007), I'll Follow You Down (2013) and Siddharth (2014). Mehta had the idea of ​​the show during a conversation with Neeraj Kumar, a former police commissioner from Delhi.

"The realization of Delhi 's crime was a journey in itself: By talking to everyone involved, tracing the paths taken by the police during the investigation and hearing the determination that". it was necessary to take for the case to be filed, despite severe restrictions.I hope we were able to provide context, catharsis and again open a difficult conversation about the forces that allowed this brutality. "said Mehta.

"Delhi Crime", a series of seven episodes inspired by a well-known rape investigation conducted in 2012 by Delhi police. Across India and the World, written and directed by @RichieMehta will premiere on March 22 on Netflix . pic.twitter.com/sVdINGQvz5

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"The crime of Delhi is an important story told with sensitivity and responsibility, and we are honored to To help introduce this series to Indian and international members.It is honest, emotional and powerful.Such as this one provide an essential lens to the reality experienced by women around the world.look this series is a moving experience, and we are confident that it will be such a meaningful experience for the Netflix audience as it is for us, "said Simran Sethi, Director, International Originals, Netflix.

(With PTI's Contributions)

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