Varuna and Mala have reunited! At the OTTPlay Awards 2025, Dabba Cartel stars Jyotika and Nimisha Sajayan rekindled the magic and playful banter of their characters. The glamorous event celebrated both Jyotika and Nimisha for their outstanding performances in Dabba Cartel and Poacher, respectively.

The highlight of the night came when Jyotika awarded the Best Actor (Female) - Critics to Nimisha Sajayan, bringing Varuna and Mala back together on stage. 

Varuna encounters Mala at the OTTplay Awards 2025

The charming stars kept up their playful banter as Varuna playfully called out to Mala, inviting her to join her on stage for the award. “Hey Mala, should I come down to give you the award?” Jyotika chimed in, “She’s my absolute favorite!” Excited, Mala hurried up to the stage to receive her award from Varuna.

On stage, Nimisha appeared a bit puzzled about which series she had won for! Thankfully, Varuna stepped in to clarify for Mala, letting her know it was for her role in Poacher. Jyotika also took home the Best Supporting Actress award for Dabba Cartel at the OTTplay Awards 2025, which took place in Mumbai on Saturday.

After winning the award, Nimisha expressed her gratitude, saying, "I want to start by thanking OTTplay for this incredible honor." She also acknowledged her Poacher team, the director, and her fellow actors. Additionally, she showed appreciation for the forest personnel who supported the series, which tackled the critical issue of ivory poaching.

Nimisha Sajayan shared the screen with Roshan Mathew and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in Poacher, directed by the renowned filmmaker Richie Mehta.

Jyotika and Nimisha Sajayan star in Dabba Cartel

Jyotika took on the role of Varuna, the owner of Sitara, while Nimisha Sajayan portrayed Mala, her ex-maid. Throughout the series, Varuna and Mala frequently clashed, making their exchanges some of the most captivating moments in the Netflix show.

The new Netflix series Dabba Cartel showcases a talented cast featuring Shabana Azmi, Shalini Pandey, and Anjali Anand, among others.

The OTTplay Awards 2025, co-presented by Real Juice and Kuhl and powered by Stock Gro, is a major event in collaboration with HT City. Flipkart Spoyl takes on the role of the exclusive style partner, while D Pauls is the travel partner. Amante is the premium lingerie partner, Propshop handles real estate, and Aussie Lamb along with Krishinet Fiber are special partners. UDigital serves as the ISP and iPTV partner, and Hyperlink is the event partner.

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