Shabana Azmi on working with Farhan Akhtar in Dabba Cartel: 'Bahu ne likha aur beta ne produce kia toh meri kya majaal...'

The Akhtar family often makes headlines due to their unique family dynamics. Recently, veteran actress Shabana Azmi made her debut in the show Dabba Cartel, produced by Farhan Akhtar, Shibani Dandekar, and Ritesh Sidhwani. In a recent interview, Azmi shared her experiences working with her stepson Farhan and his wife Shibani, offering a glimpse into their professional relationship and family bond.

Azmi reflected on how it felt to collaborate with them on the project, explaining the ease with which they worked together despite the challenges of the pandemic. She highlighted how family relationships can naturally extend into the workspace, and how the trust and camaraderie between them made the experience smoother.

During an interview with Netflix India’s YouTube channel, Azmi said, “No, it wasn’t really like that. The circumstances were much more dire than this.” She continued, adding a lighthearted touch, “Kyunki bahu ne likha aur beta produce kar raha hai toh meri kya majaal ki main kisi tarah se, aur voh bhi covid ke zamane mein, na bol du. Toh voh toh maine accept kar lia. (Because my daughter-in-law wrote it and my son was producing it, so how dare I, and that too during COVID, say no to this. So I accepted it.)”

In a 2023 interview with Filmfare, Azmi spoke about her close bond with Farhan and Zoya Akhtar, which she attributes to their mother, Honey Irani.