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