Dabba Cartel Trailer: Shabana Azmi, Jyotika Tell The Story Of Ordinary Women Thrust Into The World Of Crime
"Dabba Cartel" on Netflix follows five women whose lunchbox business leads to a drug cartel. Directed by Hitesh Bhatia, starring Shabana Azmi and Gajraj Rao. Premieres Feb 28.

The trailer for Dabba Cartel on Netflix reveals the thrilling journey of five middle-class women whose lunchbox business unexpectedly leads them into a dangerous drug cartel. What starts as a small venture soon traps them and their husbands in the shady world of Viva Life Pharmaceuticals. Directed by Hitesh Bhatia and written by Vishnu Menon and Bhavna Kher, Dabba Cartel is produced by Excel Entertainment, with Shibani Akhtar, Vishnu Menon, Gaurav Kapur, and Akanksha Seda as creators.
Starring a critically renowned ensemble cast — Shabana Azmi, Gajraj Rao, Jyotika, Nimisha Sajayan, Shalini Pandey, Anjali Anand, Sai Tamhankar, Jisshu Sengupta, Lillete Dubey and Bhupendra Singh Jadawat — the series unfolds in the bustling suburbs of Thane, where ambition meets danger at every turn. As the double lives of the members of the Viva Life company unravel, one question remains: how far will they go to protect themselves and their families? The trailer gives a peek into this web of greed, betrayal, and unexpected alliances.
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Creator Shibani Akhtar shares, “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. We can’t wait for audiences to experience the thrill and heart of this series that we at Excel Entertainment have created with Netflix."
Director Hitesh Bhatia shares , “ 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 on Netflix ."
Dabba Cartel premieres on February 28 on Netflix.
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