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From Narcos to Sicario: These 8 dramas on drug cartels have ruled TV and big screen

From Narcos to Sicario: These 8 dramas on drug cartels have ruled TV and big screen

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Clashes erupted across Mexico after the army carried out an operation that killed drug lord El Mencho on Sunday, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). As per the statement issued by the Indian embassy in Mexico city, all Indian nationals in the country have been advised to seek shelter and avoid large crowds. Pedro Pascal (left) in Narcos, and Emily Blunt (right) in Sicario. Crime dramas based on drug trafficking and cartels offer a complex and gritty peek into the underbelly of crime and power. Who were these people and how did they impact so many lives? The best of these fictionalised accounts do not offer easy answers, but invite the viewer to see the world from a different perspective. Check out some of out a few realistic and gritty dramas that come quite close to real life: Movies Sicario Director: Denis Villeneuve The masterful 2015 film stars Emily Blunt as an idealistic FBI agent who joins a CIA-led task force to fight cartel drug trafficking, only to find herself in a …

Dabba Cartel’s Shalini Pandey recalls when director entered her van without knocking while she was changing; ‘I absolutely lost my sh*t’

Dabba Cartel’s Shalini Pandey recalls when director entered her van without knocking while she was changing; ‘I absolutely lost my sh*t’

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Popular actress Shalini Pandey has been carving a niche with her presence in acclaimed OTT projects like Maharaj and Dabba Cartel, among others. Most recently, she shared a shocking incident from the initial phase of her career when a South filmmaker entered her van while she was changing. During a recent conversation with FilmyGyan, Shalini Pandey emphasized having boundaries as she shared her experience of working with good and horrid men in her life— on screen, off-screen, and within the crew. She reflected on “reality” as she talked about encountering “chauvinistic men” in the industry. The Dabba Cartel actress stated that she was a complete outsider and didn’t have anyone to go back to in such situations. She said as she looks back, she is glad she was like that as she was naïve and had “hard boundaries,” further admitting that she would snap. She explained her point by sharing a shocking incident, recalling, “Very early in my career, I was doing a South film. The director walks into my van. He didn’t knock, and …

NCB Seizes Drugs Worth Rs 88 Crore, Amit Shah Says ‘No Mercy For Drug Cartels’

NCB Seizes Drugs Worth Rs 88 Crore, Amit Shah Says ‘No Mercy For Drug Cartels’

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Last Updated:March 16, 2025, 13:11 IST The NCB seized over 100 kg of methamphetamine tablets from two vehicles in the Imphal and Guwahati zones and arrested four people in this regard. Amit Shah lauded NCB’s efforts. Amit Shah lauded the NCB for a major drug haul in Imphal and Guwahati zones. (PTI/PIB) The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) busted a major drug trafficking operation in the Imphal and Guwahati zones and seized a massive consignment of methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 88 crores, arresting four people in connection with the operation, said Union Minister Amit Shah on Sunday. The officers of the NCB Imphal Zone intercepted a truck near the Lilong area on March 13 based on information and recovered 102.39 kg of methamphetamine tablets from the toolbox/cabin in the rear section of the truck. Two occupants of the truck were apprehended by authorities, according to an official statement. The team immediately launched a follow-up operation and apprehended the suspected receiver of the contraband from the Lilong area. A four-wheeler, used for drug trafficking was also recovered …

Drugs worth ₹88 crore seized; Amit Shah says no mercy for drug cartels

Drugs worth ₹88 crore seized; Amit Shah says no mercy for drug cartels

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“A massive consignment of methamphetamine tablets worth ₹88 crore was seized and four members of an international drug cartel were arrested in Imphal and Guwahati zones,” Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Sunday (March 16, 2025.) Mr. Shah also said the drug haul is a testament to the stellar performance of the bottom-to-top and top-to-bottom approach towards investigation and asserted that the Narendra Modi government’s crackdown on drugs will continue. “No mercy for drug cartels. Accelerating the Modi govt’s march to build a drug-free Bharat, a massive consignment of methamphetamine tablets worth ₹88 crore is seized, and four members of the international drug cartel are arrested in Imphal and Guwahati zones,” he wrote on X. The Home Minister expressed his heartfelt congratulations to the Narcotics Control Bureau for the success. Published – March 16, 2025 12:58 pm IST Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: …

Dabba Cartel’s Shabana Azmi shares her views on feminism and gender equality; ‘A woman doesn’t have the option…’

Dabba Cartel’s Shabana Azmi shares her views on feminism and gender equality; ‘A woman doesn’t have the option…’

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Veteran Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi recently joined other celebrated actors in the female-led crime drama series, Dabba Cartel. In the show co-created by Shibani Dandekar Akhtar and directed by Hitesh Bhatia, Azmi is seen playing Sheila who is part of the group of women operating a drug cartel. During a recent interview, the actress opened up about feminism and gender equality and stated that a woman doesn’t have the option to view the world from anything other than a feminine lens. Read on! During a recent conversation with ANI, Shabana Azmi opened up about her recently-released web series, Dabba Cartel. While talking about her impactful role, the senior actress also spoke about feminism and gender equality. Sharing her two cents on the matter, Azmi expressed, “A woman doesn’t have the option to view the world from anything other than a feminine lens. That’s something both men and women need to understand.” When asked why she chose this role, the senior star stated that at this stage in her career, she doesn’t have a checklist but only …

Did you know Shabana Azmi was mistaken for daughter-in-law Shibani Dandekar at Dabba Cartel’s event? Know full story

Did you know Shabana Azmi was mistaken for daughter-in-law Shibani Dandekar at Dabba Cartel’s event? Know full story

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Legendary actress Shabana Azmi is currently enjoying the release of her recently released show, Dabba Cartel. She has been making quite interesting revelations during promotional interviews and most recently, she candidly shared how a female crew member at the trailer launch of the series didn’t recognize her and asked her if she was daughter-in-law Shibani Dandekar. During a recent conversation on the episode of Khane Mein Kya Hai, Shabana Azmi recalled an anecdote from the trailer launch of Dabba Cartel. She shared, “A 20-year-old girl, and she’s looking (into the guest list). ‘Who are you?’ (she said, pointing at Shabana), so all of them (other cast members) just fainted. I said, with a straight face, ‘Shabana Azmi.’ ‘You’re not Shibani Dandekar?’ (the girl asked).” The veteran actress didn’t take offense or mind her ignorance, noting she was “sweet” and “so into” her job. However, Azmi’s Dabba Cartel co-star Anjali Anand was taken aback by the fact that the girl couldn’t even recognize the producers of the show— Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, who’s also a …

Dabba Cartel’s Gajraj Rao defends Rakesh Roshan against trolls questioning him for choosing Hrithik Roshan as Krrish: ‘Unka paisa hai…’

Dabba Cartel’s Gajraj Rao defends Rakesh Roshan against trolls questioning him for choosing Hrithik Roshan as Krrish: ‘Unka paisa hai…’

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Rakesh Roshan launched his son Hrithik Roshan with the 2000 film Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai along with Ameesha Patel. Since then, the father-son duo worked in multiple movies including the Krrish franchise which started with the 2003 movie, Koi… Mil Gaya. Then came Krrish and Krrish 3. While Hrithik did commendable work in all the movies, some fans were impressed with the filmmaker repeating his son in all of them. In an interview, actor Gajraj Rao defended the director for choosing Hrithik as Krrish. Read on! Watching Hrithik Roshan on the big screen is always a delight. But when Krrish 3 came, a section of cinephiles stated that Rakesh Roshan could have chosen Shahid Kapoor to play the lead role as watching Hrithik was being repetitive. Now, veteran Bollywood actor Gajraj Rao shared his two cents on the matter. While talking to Filmygyan, the Dabba Cartel actor stated that filmmaking is not social work nor do the makers have moral obligations towards anyone. Citing the example of ace director Satyajit Ray, Rao further stated that …

‘Nobody would call Rishi Kapoor or Govinda plus-size’: Dabba Cartel’s Anjali Anand on female actors’ challenges | Web Series

‘Nobody would call Rishi Kapoor or Govinda plus-size’: Dabba Cartel’s Anjali Anand on female actors’ challenges | Web Series

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Actor Anjali Anand, who stars in Dabba Cartel, has responded with “acceptance” when asked about a challenge in the film industry which is unique to women. Speaking with Fever FM, Anjali said that she had to reject a lot of roles because they were stereotypical and wanted to cast her only in “plus-sized female actor’ roles. (Also Read | Ranbir Kapoor is ‘more appealing, zyada samjhdaar’ as compared to Rishi Kapoor, says Govind Namdev: ‘He has grace’) Anjali Anand spoke about Rishi Kapoor and Govinda while talking about challenges faced by women. Anjali says Rishi Kapoor, Govinda were accepted as they were Anjali gave examples of late Rishi Kapoor and Govinda saying that nobody spoke about them as plus sized actor. She added that when Vidya Balan played the role of Silk Smitha in The Dirty Picture, there was talk about it. Anjali on what roles she gets Anjali said, “I can say from my experience that nobody was ready to see me as a lead or playing the heroine. I’m doing that on the …

Ex-principal Sandip Ghosh helped two cartels procure hospital contracts: CBI chargesheet | India News

Ex-principal Sandip Ghosh helped two cartels procure hospital contracts: CBI chargesheet | India News

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Former principal of Kolkata’s RG Kar College and Hospital Sandip Ghosh allegedly helped two cartels in procuring hospital contracts, the agency has said in its recently filed chargesheet. The special court has taken the chargesheet on record but it is yet to take its cognisance because the West Bengal government has not provided sanction to prosecute Ghosh and other accused. Ghosh had resigned as the principal of the state-run institute on August 12 in the aftermath of the rape and murder of a trainee doctor on its premises. The CBI has named Ghosh, former House Staff of the medical college Ashish Kumar Pandey, and businessmen Biplab Singha of Maa Tara Traders, Suman Hazra of Hazra Medical and Afsar Ali Khan of Eshan Cafe, in the charge sheet. “This case was registered in compliance with the directions of Hon’ble High Court at Calcutta relating to financial irregularities in RG Kar Medical College & Hospital at Kolkata,” the CBI Spokesperson said. The CBI has alleged that Ghosh and Pandey appointed several doctors as house staff in violation …