Shabana Azmi, one of India’s most celebrated actresses known for her versatility in both commercial and parallel cinema, is set to appear in Netflix’s upcoming series Dabba Cartel. The series is produced by her stepson, Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment, and written by her daughter-in-law, Shibani Dandekar. In a recent conversation with Netflix India, Shabana humorously shared how she got involved in the project. She remarked, “Since my daughter-in-law wrote it and my son is producing it, how could I possibly refuse—especially during COVID? So, I accepted it.” With a career spanning over five decades, Shabana Azmi remains a prominent figure in Indian cinema and theater, having delivered powerful performances in films like Arth, Mandi, Masoom, and Fire.
Shabana Azmi on ‘Dabba Cartel’: “Bahu Ne Likha Aur Beta Produce Kar Raha Hai…”
