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Rajkummar Rao praised Huma Qureshi’s performance in Maharani Season 4 and said he’s looking forward to Delhi Crime Season 3, where Huma joins as Badi Didi.

Huma Qureshi’s Maharani Season 4 has been getting love from fans and critics since its release. The show is known for its intense storytelling and political drama. The fourth season follows Rani Bharti, played by Huma, as she steps down as Bihar’s Chief Minister and moves to Delhi to take on the Prime Minister, played by Vipin Sharma. The story picks up after she hands over her post to her daughter, Roshni. It delves into power, betrayal, and political intrigue at the national level.

Rajkummar Rao lauds Huma Qureshi’s performance in Maharani Season 4 (Instagram/Rajkummar Rao/Huma Qureshi)

Rajkummar Rao priases Huma Qureshi

Huma’s performance has been winning hearts, including that of her friend and actor Rajkummar Rao. On November 9, he shared the trailer of Maharani 4 on Instagram and praised Huma’s work. He wrote, “Maharani is already doing phenomenally well and now we have #DelhiCrime coming. @iamhumaq you are killing it with all the amazing work. So proud of you Dost. Upwards and Onwards.”

Huma replied by resharing his story, writing, “Thank you Raju… means so much my talented friend,” showing their close bond and mutual respect.

Also read: Huma Qureshi was pitched her Delhi Crime S3 villain role as ‘Batman vs Joker’: She does some horrible things | Interview

Huma Qureshi in Delhi Crime season 3

As Maharani 4 continues to trend, Huma is also ready for her next big release — Delhi Crime Season 3. The series, premiering on Netflix on November 13, 2025, will see her in a darker role as Badi Didi, who runs a human trafficking network. The story begins with a shocking discovery of an abandoned child and leads DCP Vartika Chaturvedi (Shefali Shah) and her team into a tense interstate investigation.

With returning stars like Rasika Dugal and Rajesh Tailang, the series will tackle child abuse, corruption, and crime in modern society.

Maharani Season 4 is now streaming on SonyLIV and OTTplay Premium, while Delhi Crime 3 hits Netflix on November 13.

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Maharani Season 4

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Director: Puneet Prakash

Writers: Subhash Kapoor, Nandan Singh, Uma Shankar Singh

Cast: Huma Qureshi, Kani Kusruti, Amit Sial, Pramod Pathak, Shweta Basu Prasad, Vineet Kumar, Shardul Bharadwaj, Vipin Sharma

Platform: SonyLIV

Runtime: 39 mins to 57 mins each episode

Maharani Season 4 Review

As rightly compared previously, Politics is just like a game of chess. Huma Qureshi, who portrays Rani Bharti, returns as the CM of Bihar. The opening scene highlights that Navin (Amit Sial) is visited by Murad Patel in jail from the PM Sudhakar Sriniwas Joshi’s (Vipin Sharma) office. He questions how to trouple Rani’s sarkaar and doesn’t leave a stone unturned to find out how. What Rani has to face now is either to trust her own instincts or close people in this game of dirty politics. This season raises questions of whether Rani will become the next PM, challenging Joshi and his alliance. Will Rani be able to keep her alliance close and enemies away? To find out what happens, read our review of Maharani Season 4.

What Works
Huma Qureshi, Shweta Basu Prasad, Shardul Bhardwaj, and other cast members play strong roles. Their accent and body language show every actor’s adaptability for their craft. The plot is good, however could have been carried out better. Dialogue writing and delivery are commendable.
What Doesn’t Work
Most scenes have been dragged. The plot twists are quite predictable and don’t carry enough weight for a political drama.
Technical Analysis
Direction
The direction in Maharani season 4 feels uninspired and lacks the precision needed for a compelling political drama. Although the premise holds promise, the storytelling often loses focus, with pacing issues and stretched-out sequences. The energy and urgency that once defined Rani’s political journey are notably absent, replaced by clichés and predictable moments.
Writing & Screenplay
The writing disappoints with its repetitive tone and lack of emotional grip. What could have been a sharp exploration of power and politics turns into a routine narrative filled with weak dialogue and forced melodrama. The screenplay struggles to weave together the political tension and personal dilemmas, leaving the overall story feeling scattered and inconsistent.
Star Performances
Huma Qureshi remains the show’s saving grace, bringing sincerity and conviction to her role. However, her efforts are weighed down by an uneven script and an underutilised supporting cast. Performances that could have added layers to the story instead feel flat and disconnected.
Conclusion
Maharani season 4 sadly fails to recreate the spark, intensity, and layered storytelling that once made the series compelling. The direction feels uninspired, with inconsistent pacing and scenes that lack dramatic tension. The writing, once sharp and politically charged, now feels diluted by repetitive dialogue and underdeveloped subplots.
Even the lead actors’ sincere effort can’t lift the show from its sluggish execution and emotional flatness. Supporting performances add little depth, leaving the narrative feeling hollow. Overall, the new season struggles to maintain its political intrigue or emotional resonance, making it a disappointing and forgettable continuation.
We hope our review of Maharani Season 4 will help you decide to watch it.
Watch The Trailer Of Maharani Season 4

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