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5 latest web shows on Netflix, Prime Video that guarantee unlimited entertainment: Gram Chikitsalay to Dupahiya

5 latest web shows on Netflix, Prime Video that guarantee unlimited entertainment: Gram Chikitsalay to Dupahiya

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Over the years, multiple streaming platforms have mushroomed, giving the audience more options to explore the content that keeps them hooked. While full-length movies continue to entertain viewers, web shows have also succeeded in keeping cinephiles engaged. Hence, we curated this list of recently-released TV series that will guarantee an unlimited dose of entertainment. 5 latest web shows that are worth watching: 1. Gram Chikitsalay Where to watch: Prime Video Following the success of Panchayat, the makers came up with Gram Chikitsalay. In the recently released show by The Viral Fever (TVF), Dr. Prabhat (played by Amol Parashar) is transferred to Bhatkandi. While the healthcare worker tries to fight corruption and change the fate of the remote village, the audience can sit back and enjoy unlimited doses of laughter. 2. The Royals Where to watch: Netflix Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar shared the screen in this romantic-comedy TV show. The Royals is an eight-episode series that showcases how a Maharaja of a financially struggling royal family teams up with a hospitality expert to revive the fate of …

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 …

Alia Bhatt’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani co-star Shabana Azmi praises actress for THIS reason: ‘It was once unthinkable…’

Alia Bhatt’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani co-star Shabana Azmi praises actress for THIS reason: ‘It was once unthinkable…’

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Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt has come a long way since her debut in Student of the Year. Her Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani co-star Shabana Azmi recently praised her for breaking the traditional mold in the industry. She highlighted how, in the past, marriage and children were seen as the end of an actress’s career, but Alia and others have changed that narrative.  In a recent interview with India Today, Shabana Azmi shared that earlier marriage often ended many actresses’ careers in Bollywood. She mentioned that women had a short shelf life, with it being unthinkable for an actress to continue acting after marriage and children.  She added, “But people like Alia Bhatt and others have broken that mold.” She also expressed that roles are being created for senior actors, which is a great shift considering their wealth of experience. The Dabba Cartel actress also discussed the ongoing shift in the entertainment industry, particularly with the rise of OTT platforms alongside traditional cinema. Praising the ‘phase of transition’ the industry is going through, she opened …

Dabba Cartel: Anjali Anand reveals Shibani Dandekar secretly took her audition at 1 am; ‘She just told everybody…’

Dabba Cartel: Anjali Anand reveals Shibani Dandekar secretly took her audition at 1 am; ‘She just told everybody…’

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After receiving praise for her performance in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani, Anjali Anand is now winning over audiences with her role as Shahida in Dabba Cartel, where she plays one of the show’s five lead characters. Interestingly, she recently revealed that she was brought on board just four days before filming began. Shibani Dandekar, impressed by Anjali’s work in RARKPK, decided to replace the originally cast actress and secretly took her audition at 1 AM. Shibani reportedly told everyone to trust her decision. In a conversation with SCREEN, Anjali Anand shared an interesting story about how she landed her role in Dabba Cartel. She revealed that she was cast just four days before filming began, despite the fact that the entire cast had already been finalized. According to Anjali, Shibani Dandekar watched her performance in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani and realized she had made an error in her initial casting decision. Shibani was convinced that Anjali was the perfect fit for the role of Shahida, but initially, her suggestion was met with …

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

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

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Mar 22, 2025 04:52 PM IST Actor Bhuvan Arora shares his binge-watch pick Shaban Azmi-led ensemble Dabba Cartel on OTT and explains why he recommends it 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. It has kept me quite intrigued. Why I’m hooked: The show has kept me on the edge of my seat. Every episode leaves you wanting for more. It offers a perfect balance of masala and meaning, and that’s what you want as an audience from a show. Favourite Character: I am quite in awe of both Gajraj Rao sir and Shabana Azmi ma’am’s characters. Because of them have this ‘don’t mess with me’ kind of attitude, and it does keep you hooked to whatever they are doing or are going to do in the show. Why I recommend it: I would recommend this …

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 …

Jyotika talks about her return to Hindi after 25 years; playing diverse roles: ‘There’s absolute growth’ | Bollywood

Jyotika talks about her return to Hindi after 25 years; playing diverse roles: ‘There’s absolute growth’ | Bollywood

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South star Jyotika says she is happy to return to Hindi entertainment, especially at a time when women are getting an opportunity to play well-written characters on OTT. The actor returned to Bollywood in 2024 with the supernatural thriller film Shaitaan, 26 years after her acting debut Doli Sajake Rakhna. (Also Read: Jyotika says she was upset when Suriya’s Kanguva got harsher reviews than other ‘pathetic’ South films) Jyotika recently starred in the Netflix series Dabba Cartel. Jyotika on returning to Hindi film industry “It’s taken me 25 years to come back to Hindi. I can see the OTT’s boom and the kind of work, not just multi-language actors, but also all age groups of women are getting… a journey, I do not plan. I’m just flowing. And the flow is really very beautiful,” Jyotika told PTI. The actor’s latest work is Netflix’s new crime series Dabba Cartel. It also stars Shabana Azmi, Nimisha Sajayan, Anjali Anand, Sai Tamhankar, and Lillete Dubey. Directed by Hitesh Bhatia, the show follows five ordinary women and how their …

Dabba Cartel: Shibani Dandekar reveals where she got idea for Shabana Azmi-led show; ‘I was watching a lot of…’

Dabba Cartel: Shibani Dandekar reveals where she got idea for Shabana Azmi-led show; ‘I was watching a lot of…’

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Dabba Cartel, starring Shabana Azmi, has garnered a positive response from both fans and critics. Shibani Dandekar, the show’s writer, recently spoke about the inspiration behind it. In an interview, she revealed, “I was watching a lot of crime dramas at that time, and I found it exciting to represent women in the world of crime drama.” In a recent interview with Firstpost, Shibani Dandekar spoke about the inspiration behind Dabba Cartel and the research that went into its creation. She shared that she wanted to develop a fresh and unique story and was heavily influenced by the crime dramas she had been watching at the time. She found the idea of representing women in the crime genre particularly intriguing. Given India’s vast diversity, she decided to focus on a specific setting—Thane and a housing society—believing it to be an ideal backdrop featuring middle-class women. Shibani emphasized that the women in the series are not criminals by nature; they do not enter the drug business intentionally but are instead forced into an unexpected situation and …

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 EXCLUSIVE: Shabana Azmi reveals she wants to explore historical characters: ‘We have such little reference..’

Dabba Cartel EXCLUSIVE: Shabana Azmi reveals she wants to explore historical characters: ‘We have such little reference..’

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Shabana Azmi is a legend who has been associated with the Indian film industry for decades. With her first film, she proved her acting prowess, which helped her win a National Award. Despite working in almost 160 movies and shows, the actress wants to explore historical characters. The female leads of the Netflix show Dabba Cartel recently joined Pinkvilla for a quick chat. During the interview, veteran Bollywood actress Shabana Azmi was asked to share what excites her as an actor even after so many decades of working in the Indian film industry. Known for her wit and humor, the stalwart started by joking that money is the biggest motivator and the only thing that excites her. However, she quickly clarified that there’s a lot more than that. The Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani actress stated, “I am curious about doing a historical character because I feel, for reference, we only have our films.” Watch the entire interview below: Talking from experience, she further divulged, “We have such little reference points in terms of historical …