Back in September, ‘Delhi Crime’ was nominated for the 48th International Emmy Awards. Yesterday, the series based on the Nirbhaya gang-rape case won the award in the Best Drama Series category.
The Indian Express quoted writer and director Richie Mehta saying, “I dedicate this award to all the women who not just endure the violence that so many men inflict on them, but are then tasked to solve the problem. Finally, to the tireless mother, and her daughter. Not a day goes by when I don’t think about you both and what the world subjected you two to. And I hope none of us ever forget that.”
The International Emmy for Drama Series goes to “Delhi Crime” produced by @GoldenKaravan / @skglobalent / @NetflixIndia, #India!#iemmys #iemmyWIN pic.twitter.com/kA5pHCuTC4
— International Emmy Awards (@iemmys) November 23, 2020
OMGGGGGGGGGGGG OMGGGGGGGGGGGG OMGGGGGGGGGGGG#DelhiCrime@_AdilHussain @rajeshtailang @NetflixIndia @KaplanAaron @RasikaDugal @RichieMehta @TulseaTalent @CastingChhabra @GoldenKaravan pic.twitter.com/aNYaBZ0kao
— Shefali Shah (@ShefaliShah_) November 23, 2020
Actress Shefali Shah who played the role of DCP Vartika Chaturvedi in the show was quoted saying, “I started screaming like a maniac the moment they announced the winner. Honestly, this win belongs to the entire team. I cannot take the responsibility on my own. I can’t wait to celebrate this with them all.”
Hindustan Times quoted her adding,
“The story needed to be taken to the world. I’m possessive and partial to the show. For me, it has always been a winner. The nomination at the Emmys was a humbling experience because here we’re talking about shows that are picked from across the globe. Yes, there’s another stamp on it now and it does make a difference. But irrespective, even if hadn’t won, the show is a winner for me. One of the first awards that we won was at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. We also went to the Sundance Film Festival. So every time you get that kind of recognition, it’s incredible.”
Here is how everyone reacted to the win:
Huge congratulations to the entire team of #DelhiCrime – a brilliant show that is deserving of all the love coming it’s way! @ShefaliShah_ #InternationalEmmyAwards @NetflixIndia
— Masaba (@MasabaG) November 24, 2020
Many congratulations to #DelhiCrime team! @GoldenKaravan @skglobalent @NetflixIndia @RichieMehta @ShefaliShah_ @_AdilHussain @RasikaDugal @rajeshtailang & team
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 #iemmys #iemmyWIN https://t.co/QdMkRhkIXa— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) November 23, 2020
#DelhiCrime winning big at the @iemmys is a Super proud moment for us Indians @netflix @NetflixIndia
Hearty Congratulations Director @RichieMehta & the whole cast and crew.— Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@Nawazuddin_S) November 24, 2020
This one is totally, totally deserved. A masterclass in long form story-telling. Great writing, casting, fantastic performances, terrific execution. My favorite show. Congratulations @RichieMehta, Pooja, Sanjay, Apoorva, Shefali, Adil, Rajesh, Vinod, Rasika and the entire team… https://t.co/f8ptUDsgmB
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) November 24, 2020
For all of you who don't know, #DelhiCrime just won the International Emmy for best Drama series!
Sensitive, engaging & compelling storytelling! We should be proud of the creative gem produced by #NetflixIndia
Congratulations @ShefaliShah_ #RichieMehta @RasikaDugal pic.twitter.com/4fgraTrr7V
— ANMOL JAMWAL (@jammypants4) November 24, 2020
Delhi Crime #DelhiCrime wins the Emmy @iemmys International Awards for Best Drama. Congratulations @RichieMehta unmatchable @ShefaliShah dearest @rajeshtailang and whole team Big Big Congratulations! 😁😁😁😁💥💥💥💥💥
— Adil hussain (@_AdilHussain) November 23, 2020
Well deserved recognition…its good stuff like this that we want to see now.
Congratulations !💐 to the entire team #DelhiCrime @ShefaliShah_ you were outstanding 🔥
@GoldenKaravan @ShefaliShah_ @rajeshtailang @_AdilHussain @RasikaDugal @shrishtiarya @CastingChhabra— Diptiman Yadav (@diptiman_6450) November 24, 2020
A well researched, brilliantly acted and seamlessly directed webseries. Congratulations to the team of #DelhiCrime! @ShefaliShah_ @NetflixIndia @GoldenKaravan #Emmy2020 #iemmyWIN https://t.co/zYofQwkpX6
— Sandeep Verma (@SimplySandeep_) November 24, 2020
#DelhiCrime winning Emmies as #BestDramaseries is such a heartwarming, mindblowing news to wake up to – so well deserved. More power to you, @NetflixIndia ,@ShefaliShah_ and the entire team .You make us proud.
— kumud chaudhary (@kumudchaudhary1) November 24, 2020
Very Very Well Deserved!!
And #ShefaliShah you were instrumental in bringing the show so close to reality!#DelhiCrime #InternationalEmmy https://t.co/xnrarZFpA2
— Isha SG (@IshaSG) November 24, 2020
Congratulations Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Adil Hussain, Rajesh Tailang, Vinod Sherawat, Denzil Smith, Gopal Dutt, Yashaswini Dayama, Jaya Bhattacharya, and everyone else who worked on the gritty crime drama.