Shabana Azmi On 'Dabba Cartel' And Dimple Kapadia's 'Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo' Comparisons: ‘Our Show Is Realistic'

Veteran actress Shabana Azmi has addressed the comparisons between her latest Netflix web series, 'Dabba Cartel', and Dimple Kapadia's 2023 web series, 'Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo'.

Shabana Azmi said 'Dabba Cartel' is a realistic portrayal of middle-class women.

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New Delhi: The newest web series from Shabana Azmi, 'Dabba Cartel', has been generating a lot of buzz because of its captivating plot and stellar performances. In the latest interview with India Today, Shabana Azmi talked about the similarities and differences between Dimple Kapadia's 'Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo' (2023) and her own Netflix series. 

Shabana Azmi revealed that she felt comforted after seeing Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo, despite her initial fear over the similarities. She said, “Prior to watching the show, I was concerned that we would be directly compared to the show. However, Shibani (Shibani Akhtar) was confident and assured me that it won’t happen. Seeing her belief, I was also relieved. And when I watched the show, it was really a well-made show, but it is quite different from ours.” 

The actress made it clear that in contrast to the exotic setting of 'Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo', 'Dabba Cartel' depicts middle-class women realistically. Azmi said, "They have a completely different setup, quite exotic. Their outfits are very unique and they also have a specific dialect. Our show is very realistic, about these middle-class women. Hence, I really don’t think there is any comparison."

About 'Dabba Cartel' and 'Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo'

The plot of the Netflix original series "Dabba Cartel" is on five middle-class women who own a lunchbox company and find themselves entangled in the illicit drug trade. Shabana Azmi, Jyotika, Shalini Pandey, Anjali Anand, Nimisha Sajayan, and others are part of the ensemble cast of the show.

On the other hand, 'Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo' on JioHotstar is like stepping into the world of the largest drug syndicate in South Asia, headed by fearless women. It explores the intricate relationships surrounding the management of a company by a mother-in-law and her two daughters-in-law. The series features Dimple Kapadia, Isha Talwar, Radhika Madan, and Angira Dhar.