Delhi Crime is an Indian
web series released as a Netflix
original. The seven episode series showcases the minutest of details of the
heinous crime that took place in
December 2012 in Delhi - a girl gang rape. The crime was so atrocious that the
rage of whole of the country could be seen, heard and felt.
The
girl (who was named as Nirbhaya) was gang raped inside a moving bus in the so
called lively streets of Delhi. The series exposes these rapists & displays
the courageous work done by Delhi police
in catching hold of these culprits merely in 5 days.
The
way Delhi Police worked tirelessly solving the crime handling the political
pressure, nations protests and media's sledging was commendable. Not to forget,
these officers were dealing with their personal problems as well, which is
depicted beautifully.
The
story begins when the girl is gang-raped & thrown on the streets with her
friend. As things progress, the intelligence and bravery of officers is seen as
they nab all the accused, some with fake names, some who fled and one who was
juvenile. The minuscule details and every scene keeps you on the edge of your
seats.
The
story depicts the emotional breakdown of accused themselves, the catching and
running around, the cat and mouse game and inner politics that goes on. It
showcases the way case was solved and not the way it is exhibited by
media.
DCP Vartika Chaturvedi (played by Shefali Shah) had totally immersed herself in the role. Dialogue
delivery is empowering & her character is powerful who isn't afraid to
point out the irresponsibility of her team member but makes sure everyone gets
meal on time. Bhupendra Singh
(played by Rajesh Tailang) who is
the right hand of DCP, had given a stellar performance. His presence is felt on
screen, be it while using his brains or using the slang language. All other
casts have supported exceptionally.
The
role played by the main accused is breath taking. The moment he accepts and
describes the crime, our heart goes numb and we feel gutted to the core. We
know, animals live in our society. But what about the animals within us, when this is
unleashed, such atrocities are bound to happen.
Richie Mehta is his direction is remarkable and has not
shied away in showing the dirty streets or low living standards in Delhi.
Cinematography and screenplay everything is to the point.
Someone
tearing apart our body, the imagination of this thought shakes the whole of us.
Just thinking of what the girl had to go through was enough to get our temper
soaring. A special mention to the Delhi police in keeping there anger in check
and bringing justice lawfully.
The
feeling that parents of the girl had to go through, seeing their child in such
devastated state, brings tears to the eyes. The scene where the girl is seen giving her statement to the District
Magistrate, shivers you physically, emotionally and mentally.
Laws
got amended and things changed but the expense that society had to pay in the
form of girl's life cannot be undone. 2012
to 2020, 8 long years, that's how much time it took to get justice and culprits
being hanged to death. It was more like the accused against the whole
nation as the country stood for the girl. The incident did change the society
but there are things which are still neglected. A great awareness has been
created through the series and kudos for taking the risk of bringing the true
face of the crime to the audience.
A
must watch recommendation for everyone,
to understand how the police works and also to restore the faith and respect in
policeman of the country. Subscribe to Netflix and put this in your watch list.
You won't be disappointed.
You will be left a little more emotional than you are and with a special place in your heart for this epic drama.
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