Every year brings its share of promising female performances, but only a handful truly stand out and shift the perception of an actress. Together, these performances reflected a year where female-led storytelling took centre stage across languages and genres. From intense political thrillers to big-ticket films and contemporary love stories, these performances marked defining career moments.

Delhi Crime is a popular Netflix show that has returned with its third instalment. The story is inspired by real and spine-chilling incidents of human trafficking. The season pits Huma Qureshi as Badi didi against Shefali Shah as IPS Vartika. Ever since the series' release, Huma is praised for her gritty role. As she continues to win hearts, let's have a look at her 12 incredible performances