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Middle-Class Ambitions Meets High-Stakes Crime: Dabba Cartel' Arrives February 28 on NetflixPlay Video
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31 January 2025
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Get ready for an ordinary dabba (lunchbox) to unravel a world of felonies and misdeeds, where what you see is never what you get. Dabba Cartel is a unique tale of 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. The women-led cartel is now thrust into peril, while the men - employees of a pharmaceutical company, called Viva Life, at the center of this syndicate - are being investigated for ties to an illegal pharmaceutical drug.
Produced by Excel Entertainment and directed by Hitesh Bhatia, Dabba Cartel is a riveting drama, set to premiere on February 28 on Netflix. Created by Shibani Akhtar, Vishnu Menon, Gaurav Kapur, and Akanksha Seda, the series features an acclaimed ensemble cast, bringing together powerhouses like Shabana Azmi, Gajraj Rao, Jyotika, Nimisha Sajayan, Shalini Pandey, Anjali Anand, Sai Tamhankar, Jisshu Sengupta, Lillete Dubey and Bhupendra Singh Jadawat.
Set in the Mumbai suburbs of Thane, Dabba Cartel is a heady concoction of thrill, drama, and a lot of suspense, exploring the rise of unexpected mafias and tangled investigations. The fate of these middle-class families hangs in the balance - will they escape the world of crime or plunge deeper into its dangerous grip?
Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, producers of Excel Media and Entertainment LLP, share: "Dabba Cartel marks an exciting new chapter for us as we collaborate with Netflix. This series is a dramatic tale of five everyday middle-class women reluctantly starting a drug cartel that ends up colliding with a massive pharma scandal that is under investigation. At Excel, we always try to tell stories that push creative boundaries, and Dabba Cartel is a perfect reflection of that vision. We are thrilled to embark on this journey with Netflix and can't wait for audiences worldwide to experience this compelling and dynamic narrative."
Monika Shergill, Vice-President - Content, Netflix India shares, Dabba Cartel is our first major series in partnership with the powerhouse duo Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwanis Excel Entertainment. This is a story that follows five women from diverse backgrounds who transform a simple idea into a game-changing enterprise. At its core, Dabba Cartel explores the contrast of ambition and greed set in a middle-class housing society. With a power-packed ensemble cast led by the incomparable Shabana Azmi, Jyotika, Shalini Pandey, and Nimisha Sajayan, Dabba Cartel is a fresh and gripping blend of drama and suspense - where a single unexpected decision sets off far-reaching consequences for the women and their families.
With its trailblazing narrative and standout performances, Dabba Cartel promises a story that is both captivating and unforgettable. Mark your calendars for February 28 as Netflix brings you Dabba Cartel!
Production Company: Excel Media and Entertainment LLP
Executive Producer - Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Kassim Jagmagia, Abbas Raza Khan, Shibani Akhtar, Sunitha Ram
Creators - Shibani Akhtar, Vishnu Menon, Gaurav Kapur, Akanksha Seda
Director - Hitesh Bhatia
Co-Producer - Vishal Ramchandani
Writers - Vishnu Menon and Bhavna Kher
Cast - Shabana Azmi, Gajraj Rao, Jyotika, Nimisha Sajayan, Shalini Pandey, Anjali Anand, Sai Tamhankar, Jisshu Sengupta, Lillete Dubey, Bhupendra Singh Jadawat
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