Deven Bhojani leads a stellar cast featuring Aarjav Trivedi, Kumud Mishra, Tejal Panchasara and Sanat Vyas in this acclaimed Gujarati emotional social drama
New Delhi: JOJO, a leading OTT platform dedicated to bringing premium and high-quality Gujarati entertainment to audiences worldwide, has announced another major addition to its content slate. The platform has acquired the exclusive digital streaming rights to ‘Dhabkaaro’, the critically acclaimed Gujarati film produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, The Moving Manch and Harfanmaula Films, and directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Abhishek Shah. The emotional social drama is set to make its exclusive digital premiere on the JOJO OTT app on August 27.
Dhabkaaro is produced by Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment, The Moving Manch & Harfanmaula Films .Yatin Panchasara, Kandisa Panchasara, Amar Desai, Jayminn Patell, Aayush Patel, Abhishek Shah, Mit Jani, and Prateek Gupta, with Dipti Dinesh Jindal serving as the associate producer. & Bansari Ghaghada as co producer. The film is written and directed by Abhishek Shah. Legendary actor Deven Bhojani leads the cast, supported by standout performances from Aarjav Trivedi, Kumud Mishra, Tejal Panchasara, and Sanat Vyas. The musical score for the film has been composed by Mehul Surti.
Expressing his enthusiasm for the premiere, Dhruvin Shah, Founder & CEO of JOJO App, said: “At JOJO, our core objective is to deliver world-class Gujarati storytelling to audiences across the globe. Bringing a film like ‘Dhabkaaro’—helmed by a National Award-winning director like Abhishek Shah—to our platform on August 27 is a proud moment for us. This film is more than just a story; it is a deeply moving exploration of human emotion and redemption. Deven Bhojani and the entire cast have delivered phenomenal performances that will resonate with viewers. We are confident that after its successful theatrical run, ‘Dhabkaaro’ will receive immense love from audiences on JOJO.”
Director Abhishek Shah shared, “Creating ‘Dhabkaaro’ was a deeply personal and emotional journey for me. It is a story about empathy, second chances, and the unpredictable ways our hearts can change us. Working with such a dedicated ensemble of actors—led by Deven Bhojani—allowed us to bring every nuance of Dahyabhai’s transformation to life. I am thrilled to collaborate with JOJO App to ensure this story reaches Gujarati viewers in every corner of the world.”
Producer Sajid Nadiadwala shared “Gujarati cinema is known for its great storytelling. Entering the Gujarati film industry with ‘Dhabkaaro’ has been a special experience for Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment. We are delighted to partner with JOJO to take this heartfelt story to Gujarati audiences across the globe and further strengthen the reach of regional cinema.”
‘Dhabkaaro’ follows the poignant journey of Dahyabhai (Deven Bhojani), a wealthy and cold-hearted businessman whose life undergoes a profound transformation following a heart transplant. Guided by his new heart, he embarks on an emotional quest for redemption, seeking forgiveness for past wrongs and injustice.
JOJO remains committed to expanding its roster of top-tier regional entertainment. Starting August 27, Gujarati audiences worldwide can stream ‘Dhabkaaro’ by downloading the JOJO app on smart TVs or mobile devices.
