Shalini Pandey recently appeared in the Netflix series Dabba Cartel, which premiered on February 28, 2025. In this production, she collaborated with esteemed actresses Shabana Azmi, Jyotika, Anjali Anand, Nimisha Sajayan, and Sai Tamhankar, under the auspices of Excel Entertainment. In an interview following the release, Pandey discussed her experiences working alongside the veteran actress Shabana Azmi, highlighting several valuable lessons she gained from her co-star in Dabba Cartel.

Shalini Pandey on working with Shabana Azmi

In an interview with Mid-Day, Shalini Pandey opened up about sharing screen space with Shabana Azmi in Dabba Cartel. The actress admitted that she understood life better as an artiste and person through the veteran actress.

"We have all seen her brilliance as an artiste, but I had the fortune of knowing her as a human being, closely. The way she carries herself with so much grace, generosity and strength is something I have taken home with me," shared Shalini. The actress added that she wishes to treat young women the way Azmi treated and inspired her.

Apart from working with talented actors, Shalini feels blessed for the opportunities she has got in her acting career. The actress, who rose to fame with Vijay Deverakonda-starrer Arjun Reddy, shared that she received similar role offers but she rejected them.

"I did get similar offers and I have said no to them. Sometimes, it also happens that a part feels similar to what you have done, but you sit with the director and figure out how it can be made different," revealed Shalini.

Shalini Pandey's work front

In the realm of her professional endeavors, Shalini embarked on her Bollywood journey with Yash Raj Films' Jayeshbhai Jordaar, where she appeared alongside Ranveer Singh. Unfortunately, the film did not perform well commercially. Subsequently, she starred in the Netflix production Maharaj, featuring Aamir Khan's son, Junaid Khan. Her next project is Idly Kadai, in collaboration with Dhanush.

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