Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]: The highly anticipated drama Dabba Cartel is set to captivate audiences with an intriguing storyline and an impressive cast. Starring Shabana Azmi, Jyotika, Nimisha Sajayan, Shalini Pandey, Anjali Anand, Sai Tamhankar, and Lillete Dubey, the show is directed by Hitesh Bhatia and written by Vishnu Menon and Bhavna Kher. Produced by Excel Entertainment, the series is created by Shibani Akhtar, Vishnu Menon, Gaurav Kapur, and Akanksha Seda.
On Tuesday, the makers unveiled the official trailer of the Netflix show, giving viewers a glimpse into the lives of five middle-class women whose dabba business unexpectedly takes a dark turn into the world of a drug cartel. Gajraj Rao and Bhupendra Singh Jadawat also feature in pivotal roles in the series.
Creator Shibani Akhtar shared in a press statement, “With Dabba Cartel, we wanted to explore the extraordinary journey of ordinary household women, and how resilience, ambition, and survival instincts can push them into unimaginable circumstances. This is a story of friendship, betrayal, and power, set against the backdrop of a world they never imagined being a part of.”
Director Hitesh Bhatia added, “Directing Dabba Cartel has been an incredible experience. At its core, it’s a gripping crime drama, but what makes it special is the emotional depth and the dynamic characters who navigate a high-stakes world with courage and wit. The cast has delivered phenomenal performances, and I’m excited for viewers to dive into this rollercoaster of crime and survival.”
Dabba Cartel is set to be released on Netflix on February 28.