Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Gajraj Rao Shares Heartfelt Birthday Note for Shibani Akhtar
Gajraj Rao wrote a birthday message for Shibani Dandekar Akhtar.
They worked together on the Netflix show “Dabba Cartel.”
Gajraj said the show gave him a role he will always remember.
He also said he met many kind and friendly people while making it.
He described Shibani as cheerful and welcoming.
He wished her happiness, travel and success.
“Dabba Cartel” is about women who secretly run a drug cartel.
They hide this work behind a food-delivery business.
The show was released on Netflix in February 2025.
Gajraj Rao posted a birthday message for Shibani Dandekar Akhtar, recalling their work on “Dabba Cartel.”
Rao said the Netflix series gave him a character he will always cherish.
He thanked the show for introducing him to warm-hearted colleagues who remain special to him.
“Dabba Cartel” was created by Shibani Dandekar Akhtar, Vishnu Menon, Gaurav Kapur and Akanksha Seda.
The series premiered on Netflix on February 28, 2025, and follows women running a drug cartel under a food-delivery business.
- Who
- Actor Gajraj Rao wrote a birthday note for Shibani Dandekar Akhtar, one of the creators of “Dabba Cartel.”
- What
- Rao recalled his experience on the series and praised the bond he formed with Shibani and other cast and crew members.
- When
- The series premiered on February 28, 2025; Rao’s birthday message was shared for Shibani’s birthday, though the exact date of the post is not stated.
- Where
- The series premiered on Netflix.
- Why
- Rao wanted to celebrate Shibani’s birthday and express gratitude for the character and relationships he gained through the show.
- Series
- “Dabba Cartel”
- Platform
- Netflix
- Premiere date
- February 28, 2025
- Creators
- Shibani Dandekar Akhtar, Vishnu Menon, Gaurav Kapur and Akanksha Seda
- Director
- Hitesh Bhatia
- Producer
- Excel Entertainment
- Story premise
- Women run a drug cartel while operating a food-delivery business