The climactic episode of "Dabba Cartel" unfolds amidst the bustling environment of the FDTL offices. Danish politely declines Pathak's lunch invitation, citing the pressing necessity to dispatch a crucial drug report to the narcotics bureau. Pathak's curiosity piques over the drug known as "Mithai," particularly due to its identical chemical composition to Modella. He speculates that VivaLife might be intertwined in the illicit supply chain of this party drug.
Does Raji bring a definitive close to the Dabba Business? Raji harbors a deep aversion towards the drug trade. The constant anxiety and fear of Chavan abducting her for another "driving lesson" had worn her down. Yet, she found herself as the sole dissenter amidst her comrades. Varuna envisioned expanding their boutique empire as a conduit for laundering their ill-gotten gains, while Mala and Shahida reveled in their newfound wealth. Sheila, on the other hand, was reluctant to relinquish the thrills of her newfound life as a pseudo-criminal mastermind. She finally embodied the essence of a don and was unwilling to exchange that for a tame existence in Germany.
Raji's discontent strained her bond with Sheila. Desperate for an exit, she saw Chavan as her sole ticket out. Hence, she reaches out to him and strikes a deal: in exchange for the formula of Mithai and the remaining Modella stock stashed in their storage unit, Chavan agrees to leave her and her family in peace.
Believing she had successfully brought an end to Raji's Tiffin by shutting down the Dabba business, Raji is soon disabused of this notion by Sheila's steadfast resolve. Though Sheila assures her that the closure of their venture has no bearing on the cartel's operations, Raji's relief is short-lived. The situation is already spiraling out of control, with a fresh dilemma looming on the horizon. Chacko's henchmen crash Raji's baby shower, heralding Chacko's intentions to meet them at his ranch with a novel business proposition.
Does Chacko Orchestrate Moushumi's Demise?
At the ranch, Chacko unveils a new business proposition to the ladies, but with no intention of courting their agreement politely. Instead, he drags them to his estate, leveraging threats to coerce them into collaborating with him. Displeased by the ladies' encroachment on his Mumbai market share, Chacko finds himself in dire need of them, as Mithai has swiftly conquered the territory. Agreeing to an 80/20 profit split, the ladies accede to his terms—except for Raji, who steadfastly refuses to work under Chacko's thumb. In a desperate move, he compels Raji to eliminate Moushumi to spare Hari's life, citing Moushumi's betrayal of his trust as her undoing.
Moments before imposing this grim ultimatum, Chacko unveils a shocking revelation: Moushumi is Hari's birth mother. Three decades prior, Moushumi entrusted her infant son to Sheila for safekeeping. During a baby shower, Chacko's henchmen snoop through the house and uncover an old photo of Sheila alongside a pregnant Moushumi. Intriguingly, Hari too embarks on a snooping spree and uncovers this hidden truth. Upon Sheila and Raji's return, they find Hari missing from the house.
What Becomes of VivaLife's Modella Scandal?
Pathak and Preeti remain relentless in their pursuit of the case. Upon discovering evidence of fabricated drug tests, Pathak intends to submit it to the FDSCO, but Preeti proposes a more impactful strategy: leaking it to the media. They successfully convince Bhowmick to blow the whistle, igniting a public uproar. In response, VivaLife pressures Shankar to relinquish his CEO position to Vinay.
The Climactic Scene of Dabba Cartel Season 1:
When they fail to reach Bhowmick by phone, Preeti and Pathak hastily rush to his house, only to find that he has committed suicide upon realizing that a narcotics team was scrutinizing Mithai. Preeti sifts through Bhowmick's phone and discovers calls between him and Varuna, Sheila, and her lover Shahida. As the police arrive, Preeti quickly conceals the phone.
Meanwhile, Chacko's men deposit the ladies back at their home. Varuna instructs Shankar to safeguard the Modella stock, anticipating its use as leverage against VivaLife. Shahida ponders severing her ties with Preeti. Sheila contacts a mysterious individual named Eklaak, urging him to expedite his arrival in Mumbai.
In this riveting narrative, the stakes are raised, the secrets unveiled, and the fates of the characters hang in the balance, setting the stage for an exhilarating sequel.
