The stars haven’t aligned: Farhan Akhtar opens up on ‘Jee Le Zaraa’ delay and ‘Dabba Cartel’
3 weeks, 5 days ago

The stars haven’t aligned: Farhan Akhtar opens up on ‘Jee Le Zaraa’ delay and ‘Dabba Cartel’

The Hindu  

In Netflix’s new crime comedy series Dabba Cartel, produced by Farhan Akhtar and co-created by Shibani Akhtar, a gang of women eking out their lives in Thane cook up a storm: running a clandestine drug operation under the guise of a food-delivery business. Watch: In conversation with team ‘Dabba Cartel’ Shabana Azmi joked at the trailer launch that this was effectively a home operation, and she was in no position to turn down the script. Farhan Akhtar: During the early days, we had a whiteboard that just read ‘Drug Cartel’ and ‘Shabana Azmi’. Farhan, your directorial, Jee Le Zaraa, a road trip film featuring Alia Bhatt, Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Katrina Kaif, was delayed because of scheduling issues.

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Celeb watchlist | Here's why Bhuvan Arora recommends Dabba Cartel on OTT
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Celeb watchlist | Here's why Bhuvan Arora recommends Dabba Cartel on OTT

Hindustan Times  

In our weekly series, Bhuvan Arora reveals what has got him hooked to Shabana Azmi-led ensemble Dabba Cartel and why he recommends it to all. Bhuvan Arora recommends Dabba Cartel What I’m Watching: I am currently completely immersed in the experience of Dabba Cartel on Netflix. Favourite Character: I am quite in awe of both Gajraj Rao sir and Shabana …

Dabba Cartel OTT: On Women’s Day, Shibani Akhtar shares how Shabana Azmi came onboard, ‘She didn’t have a choice’
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Dabba Cartel OTT: On Women’s Day, Shibani Akhtar shares how Shabana Azmi came onboard, ‘She didn’t have a choice’

Live Mint  

Shibani Akhtar, the creator behind the gripping new crime drama 'Dabba Cartel,' recently opened up about the creative journey, the challenges, and the triumphs of bringing the highly anticipated series to life. Earlier, in an interview with the Hindu, Shibani shared that Shabana wasn’t even listening to her pitch when she first spoke to her about playing a significant part …

Shabana Azmi on OTT content: It isn't ruled by the economics of 1st week
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Shabana Azmi on OTT content: It isn't ruled by the economics of 1st week

India Today  

Actor Shabana Azmi and Jyotika, along with Dabba Cartel creator and executive producer Shibani Akhtar, attended the India Today Conclave 2025 on March 7. The thing about OTT is that it has such a long shelf life that it can go on forever and ever, and that’s why I think that writers and producers are having the courage to make …

Shabana Azmi says Shibani Akhtar 'pulled her by the ear' to join Dabba Cartel
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Shabana Azmi says Shibani Akhtar 'pulled her by the ear' to join Dabba Cartel

India Today  

Actors Shabana Azmi and Jyotika were joined by Shibani Akhtar, creator and executive producer of their recently released Netflix series Dabba Cartel, as they attended the India Today Conclave 2025 on March 7. Full coverage of India Today Conclave 2025 SHIBANI AKHTAR ON CASTING SHABANA AZMI IN DABBA CARTEL "She pulled me by the ear and told me, 'Chalo karo,'" …

Jyotika on working with Shabana Azmi in Dabba Cartel: She was a friend to us
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Jyotika on working with Shabana Azmi in Dabba Cartel: She was a friend to us

India Today  

The cast and crew of the recently released Netflix crime drama Dabba Cartel, including Shabana Azmi, Jyotika, and Shibani Akhtar, attended the India Today Conclave 2025 on March 7. During the session, titled Ladies Cartel, actor Jyotika spoke about her decision to join the show, her bond with Shabana Azmi, and various other topics, including her role and how the …

Dabba Cartel X Reviews: Shabana Azmi's new web series is a ‘gripping tale of crime that delivers it all’; read
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Dabba Cartel X Reviews: Shabana Azmi's new web series is a ‘gripping tale of crime that delivers it all’; read

Hindustan Times  

Featuring an ensemble cast led by Shabana Azmi and Jyotika, Dabba Cartel is set against the bustling backdrop of Mumbai, following the lives of five middle-class women who start a dabba service. Shabana Azmi's new web series Dabba Cartel First reviews are in! “A gripping tale of crime, betrayal, and dominance, Dabba Cartel delivers it all! With its mix of …

Dabba Cartel review: Shabana Azmi in Godmother mode is the saving grace of this tepid desi Narcos-meets-Breaking Bad
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Dabba Cartel review: Shabana Azmi in Godmother mode is the saving grace of this tepid desi Narcos-meets-Breaking Bad

Hindustan Times  

'Narcos Thane' is how Jyotika's white-collar character dismissively describes the titular all-women drug empire in the show. Netflix's newest show, Dabba Cartel knows its positioning as the underdog story of narcotics. Yet, for all the buzz it generates and the premise it sets, Dabba Cartel always keeps simmering, never exploding, never fizzling. Dabba Cartel review: Shabana Azmi headlines this all-woman …

‘Dabba Cartel’ series review: Shabana Azmi, Jyotika show doesn’t take off
3 weeks, 4 days ago

‘Dabba Cartel’ series review: Shabana Azmi, Jyotika show doesn’t take off

The Hindu  

Shabana Azmi is the fiery queenpin of a female outfit. Dabba Cartel Director: Hitesh Bhatia Cast: Shabana Azmi, Jyotika, Shalini Pandey, Nimisha Sajayan, Jisshu Sengupta, Gajraj Rao Episodes: 7 Run-time: 45-60 minutes Storyline: A gang of woman build a successful food-delivery business. A truly great crime show thrives on contrast: In Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, for instance, it’s …

Dabba Cartel release: When and where to watch Shabana Azmi and Jyotika’s OTT show
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Dabba Cartel release: When and where to watch Shabana Azmi and Jyotika’s OTT show

Live Mint  

Dabba Cartel now streaming online: Shabana Azmi and Jyotika's latest web series released on Friday. Where to watch Dabba Cartel The show is currently streaming on Netflix, available for viewers to enjoy on their smartphones, laptops, tablets and smart TVs. Watch trailer here: Directed by Hitesh Bhatia, Dabba Cartel is written by Vishnu Menon and Bhavna Kher. In a press …

Dabba Cartel Review: Shabana Azmi Leads The Charge In This Power-Packed Entertainer
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Dabba Cartel Review: Shabana Azmi Leads The Charge In This Power-Packed Entertainer

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Dabba Cartel review: Over the years, countless films and series have explored the world of drug mafias, but they’ve mostly followed the same formula—a male villain at the center, with a few glamorous women in the background. However, Netflix’s latest series ‘Dabba Cartel’ flips the script, placing women at the helm of the drug business. By the third episode, as …

Dabba Cartel review: Shabana Azmi is a silent lioness in a challenging story
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Dabba Cartel review: Shabana Azmi is a silent lioness in a challenging story

India Today  

What begins as a regular dabba service in Mumbai turns into a big drug cartel. In the new Netflix show, aptly titled 'Dabba Cartel', the 'dabba' becomes the go-to solution for everything going wrong in the world of these five women running the ultimate cartel. Directed by Hitesh Mehta, the series explores an interesting conflict in a fabulous local Mumbai …

Shabana Azmi reacts to comparisons between Dabba Cartel and Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Shabana Azmi reacts to comparisons between Dabba Cartel and Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo

India Today  

Shabana Azmi-led 'Dabba Cartel' has dropped on Netflix and is already winning hearts with its impressive performances. However, since its first look was revealed, many have drawn comparisons to Dimple Kapadia's 'Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo'. READ THE REVIEW HERE Since the show is produced by her stepson, Farhan Akhtar, and her daughter-in-law Shibani made her debut as a creator, we …

EXCLUSIVE | Jyotika on Netflix’s ‘Dabba Cartel’: ‘The industry is still very regressive when it comes to representing forty plus women’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

EXCLUSIVE | Jyotika on Netflix’s ‘Dabba Cartel’: ‘The industry is still very regressive when it comes to representing forty plus women’

Firstpost  

In an EXCLUSIVE interview with Firstpost’s Lachmi Deb Roy, Jyotika talks about her role in Netflix’s ‘Dabba Cartel’, ageism in the entertainment industry, female fellowship and glorifying sisterhood in Indian cinema. EXCLUSIVE | Jyothika on Netflix’s ‘Dabba Cartel’: ‘The industry is still very regressive when it comes to representing forty plus women’ Women’s solidarity is very refreshing in Indian cinema …

EXCLUSIVE | Jyothika on Netflix’s ‘Dabba Cartel’: ‘The industry is still very regressive when it comes to representing forty plus women’
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

EXCLUSIVE | Jyothika on Netflix’s ‘Dabba Cartel’: ‘The industry is still very regressive when it comes to representing forty plus women’

Firstpost  

In an EXCLUSIVE interview with Firstpost’s Lachmi Deb Roy, Jyothika talks about her role in Netflix’s ‘Dabba Cartel’, ageism in the entertainment industry, female fellowship and glorifying sisterhood in Indian cinema. EXCLUSIVE | Jyothika on Netflix’s ‘Dabba Cartel’: ‘The industry is still very regressive when it comes to representing forty plus women’ Women solidarity is very refreshing in Indian cinema …

Jyotika says she stopped working at 28, talks about handling stardom and family with Suriya
1 month ago

Jyotika says she stopped working at 28, talks about handling stardom and family with Suriya

The Hindu  

Actor Jyotika, who is gearing up for the release of Dabba Cartel, has opened up about parenting and managing stardom with her husband and actor Suriya. Talking to Screen, Jyotika said that in a bid to provide a smooth and normal childhood for their children, the two actors leave their stardom outside the door. One dabba leaves early morning, at …

‘Dabba Cartel’ trailer: Shabana Azmi leads an all-female drug ring
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Dabba Cartel’ trailer: Shabana Azmi leads an all-female drug ring

The Hindu  

The trailer for Dabba Cartel, a new Netflix crime series fronted by veterans Shabana Azmi and Jyotika, is here. Produced by Excel Entertainment, the series follows the lives of five middle-class women whose dabba business in Thane mushrooms into a clandestine drug trade. “You have no idea at any given point where she is headed.” Azmi also confessed that she …

Dabba Cartel trailer: Shabana Azmi, Jyotika promise an addictive show
1 month, 1 week ago

Dabba Cartel trailer: Shabana Azmi, Jyotika promise an addictive show

India Today  

What starts as a simple lunchbox service soon spirals into a perilous game of crime, deception and survival. The trailer for Netflix’s Dabba Cartel is here, offering a gripping look into the lives of five middle-class women whose reluctant dabba business takes an unexpected turn — thrusting them into the heart of a high-stakes drug cartel. Watch the trailer of …

‘Dabba Cartel’ teaser: Shabana Azmi and Jyotika’s ‘Narcos Thane’ to premiere in February
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Dabba Cartel’ teaser: Shabana Azmi and Jyotika’s ‘Narcos Thane’ to premiere in February

The Hindu  

Dabba Cartel, a Netflix crime series about a gang of middle-class women running a drug cartel, will release on February 28, the streamer announced on Friday. Dabba Cartel features an ensemble cast of Shabana Azmi, Gajraj Rao, Jyotika, Nimisha Sajayan, Shalini Pandey, Anjali Anand and Sai Tamhankar. Set in Thane, Dabba Cartel follows five middle-class women and their families whose …

Dabba Cartel teaser: Shabana Azmi, Jyothika cook and serve India's own Narcos Thane. Watch
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dabba Cartel teaser: Shabana Azmi, Jyothika cook and serve India's own Narcos Thane. Watch

Hindustan Times  

Dabba Cartel teaser: The first teaser of a new crime drama has been dropped on YouTube by Netflix India. It is a reluctant cartel – the lives of five middle-class women and their families are thrown into chaos when their low-key dabba service spirals into an unexpected venture — a high-stakes drug delivery operation. At the end of the teaser, …

‘Dabba Cartel’ announcement: Shabana Azmi, Jyotika cook up a racket
1 year ago

‘Dabba Cartel’ announcement: Shabana Azmi, Jyotika cook up a racket

The Hindu  

February 29, 2024 03:03 pm | Updated 03:03 pm IST Netflix today unveiled the first look of its upcoming drama thriller series Dabba Cartelat its Next on Netflix event in Mumbai. According to a logline, the series follows five ordinary women who begin dealing drugs through a ‘dabba’ delivery business. Dabba Cartel stars Shabana Azmi, Jyotika, Shalini Pandey, Sai Tamhankar, …

Dabba Cartel First Look Teaser Out Shabana Azmi Jyotika Anjali Anand Lillete Dubey Nimisha Sajayan Gajraj Rao Drive This Desi Tiffin Drug Cartel Series
1 year ago

Dabba Cartel First Look Teaser Out Shabana Azmi Jyotika Anjali Anand Lillete Dubey Nimisha Sajayan Gajraj Rao Drive This Desi Tiffin Drug Cartel Series

ABP News  

New Delhi: The first look teaser of 'Dabba Cartel' is out. Starring an ensemble cast of five women actors, including the likes of Shabana Azmi, Jyotika, Anjali Anand, Lillete Dubey, Nimisha Sajayan and actors like Gajraj Rao, the 'Dabba Cartel' teaser looks simply mind blogging. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India 'Dabba Cartel' teaser gives …

Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar team up for Netflix series 'Dabba Cartel'
1 year ago

Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar team up for Netflix series 'Dabba Cartel'

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar and his wife, actor Shibani Dandekar are joining hands for 'Dabba Cartel', a new Netflix series. Directed by Hitesh Bhatia, the upcoming show revolves around five ordinary women in Maharashtra's Thane who start a drug cartel through the 'dabba' delivery service. It will star Shabana Azmi, Jyotika, Farhan Akhtar, Nimisha Sajayan, Anjali Anand, Gajraj Rao, Sai …

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