MUMBAI: Prime Video has announced the launch of its latest Indian original series Dupahiya marking the production debut of Bombay Film Cartel, the company announced today. The series will premiere on 7 March 2025 on the platform. 

The first production venture from Bombay Film Cartel, founded by Shubh Shivdasani and Salona Bains Joshi, it has been scripted by writers Chirag and Avinash, who have developed what Prime Video describes as "a fresh, authentic and rooted story." 

The trailer kicks off in the fictional village of Dhadakpur—also known as the Belgium of Bihar – that is on the cusp of celebrating being crime-free for 25 years. But chaos strikes when a never-seen-before motorbike, that was purchased as a wedding gift gets stolen seven days before the ceremony! With the fate of the wedding left hanging, the journey the family and the ex-lover of the bride take to find the Dupahiya forms the heart of this comedy that deals with the hopes and aspirations of simple people.

Sonam Nair has directed the series. With a perfect blend of humour, chaos, and intrigue, the Original series is brought to life by a highly talented and versatile cast, featuring Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Shrivastava, Shivani Raghuvanshi, and Yashpal Sharma in the lead roles.

Prime Video India head of Indian originals Nikhil Madhok emphasised the platform's commitment to nurturing new talent. 

"At Prime Video, we are constantly looking to back new voices and talent," said Madhok. "Shubh and Salona have been incredible partners through this journey, and we are proud that 'Dupahiya' is their first production."
Madhok praised director Sonam Nair's execution of the series, describing it as "warm and funny." 

The collaboration between Prime Video and Bombay Film Cartel represents the streaming platform's ongoing strategy to develop original content with emerging production houses and creative talent in India,