Shabana Azmi and Jyotika Explore Drug Cartels in 'Dabba Cartel' Trailer

Synopsis

The 'Dabba Cartel' trailer presents a thrilling narrative of five middle-class women, played by Shabana Azmi and Jyotika, whose dabba business leads them into the perilous drug cartel world. Premiering on February 28 exclusively on Netflix, this series explores themes of resilience, ambition, and survival amidst crime.

Key Takeaways

Dabba Cartel features powerful performances by Shabana Azmi and Jyotika.
The show explores themes of friendship and betrayal.
Set against the backdrop of Thane, it delves into a dark underworld.
Directed by Hitesh Bhatia, it promises emotional depth and gripping drama.
Premieres on February 28 exclusively on Netflix.

Mumbai, Feb 18 (NationPress) The trailer for Dabba Cartel has just been released, providing a captivating insight into the experiences of five middle-class women, portrayed by Shabana Azmi and Jyotika, whose seemingly innocent dabba business unexpectedly spirals into the perilous realm of drug cartels.

On Tuesday, the creators of the upcoming thriller launched its trailer on social media, captioning, “They're cooking. And it's criminally good! Watch Dabba Cartel, premiering on 28 February, exclusively on Netflix.” The compelling trailer showcased a thrilling peek into the lives of these five women, whose modest dabba enterprise unwittingly plunges them into the treacherous world of a high-stakes drug cartel. As the narrative unfolds, the women and their partners find themselves entangled in a dark and ominous underworld — the shadowy dealings of Viva Life Pharmaceuticals.

Directed by Hitesh Bhatia, scripted by Vishnu Menon and Bhavna Kher, and produced by Excel Entertainment, Dabba Cartel is brought to life by Shibani Akhtar, Vishnu Menon, Gaurav Kapur, and Akanksha Seda.

Set against the lively backdrop of Thane, the series features Shabana Azmi, Gajraj Rao, Jyotika, Nimisha Sajayan, Shalini Pandey, Anjali Anand, Sai Tamhankar, Jisshu Sengupta, Lillete Dubey, and Bhupendra Singh Jadawat.

In a statement, Shibani Akhtar expressed, “With Dabba Cartel, we aimed to delve into the remarkable journey of ordinary housewives, showcasing how resilience, ambition, and survival instincts can propel them into unforeseen situations. This is a tale of friendship, betrayal, and power, set against a backdrop they never imagined joining. We eagerly anticipate audiences experiencing the thrill and heart of this series, created in collaboration with Netflix.”

Director Hitesh Bhatia added, “Working on Dabba Cartel has been a phenomenal journey. At its heart, it’s a gripping crime drama, but what sets it apart is the emotional resonance and dynamic characters who navigate a high-stakes universe with bravery and intelligence. The cast has delivered remarkable performances, and I’m thrilled for viewers to immerse themselves in this thrilling saga of crime and survival on Netflix.”

Dabba Cartel is scheduled to debut on February 28 on Netflix.