The Netflix series Dabba Cartel stood out for its powerful female-led cast, with the narrative centered around compelling performances by talented actors such as Shabana Azmi, Jyotika, Nimisha Sajayan, Shalini Pandey, and Anjali Anand. To shine amidst such a stellar ensemble is no small feat—but actor Bhupendra Jadawat managed to do just that.

Bhupendra on Dabba Cartel

Portraying the character Hari Jagtap, son of Shabana Azmi’s character and husband to Shalini Pandey’s Raji, Bhupendra left a lasting impression with his nuanced and restrained performance. Months after the show’s release, Bhupendra spoke to Mid-Day about the subtle changes success has brought.

“Life is yet to change after Dabba Cartel but there has definitely been a shift,” he says. “When you`re part of a good show, the audience and the industry begin to view you through a different lens.” He also added that the opportunities coming his way now are much better than earlier.