Do You Wanna Partner
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| Genre | Comedy drama |
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| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Running time | 35–46 minutes |
| Production company | Dharmatic Entertainment |
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| Network | Amazon Prime Video |
| Release | 12 September 2025 |
Do You Wanna Partner is an Indian Hindi-language comedy drama series that premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 12 September 2025. Produced by Dharmatic Entertainment, it is directed by Archit Kumar and Collin D'Cunha and stars Tamannaah Bhatia and Diana Penty as two friends launching a craft beer startup in a male-dominated industry. The series explores female entrepreneurship, friendship, and resourcefulness, with an ensemble cast including Nakuul Mehta, Jaaved Jaaferi, Neeraj Kabi, Shweta Tiwari, Rannvijay Singha, Ayesha Raza Mishra and Sufi Motiwala.[1][2]
Synopsis
Shikha and Anahita, two friends, launch a craft beer business in urban India, navigating challenges in a male-dominated industry, including skeptical families, investors, and bureaucratic hurdles. The series blends humor and social commentary, highlighting their friendship and ingenuity as they pursue personal and professional growth.
Cast
Adapted from the source media:[3]
- Tamannaah Bhatia as Shikha Roy Chowdhury
- Jazlyn Tanwani as Young Shikha
- Diana Penty as Anahita Makujina
- Nakuul Mehta as Bobby Bagga, a brewmaster
- Jaaved Jaaferi as Dylan Thomas, an actor hired to play David Jones
- Archak as Young Dylan
- Neeraj Kabi as Vikram Walia, chairman of Silver Tusk Spirits
- Shweta Tiwari as Laila Singh, a money lender
- Rannvijay Singha as Kabir, Shikha's live-in partner
- Ayesha Raza Mishra as Radha Roy Chowdhury, Shikha's mother
- Sufi Motiwala as Firdaus Makujina, Anahita's brother
- Indraneil Sengupta as Sunjoy Roy Chowdhury, Shikha's father
- Lokesh Mittal as Juggy
- Sarabjeet Singh as Sartaj
- Neeraj Sood as Darshan Vora
- Koel Purie as Malini Mathur
- Shaji Choudhary as Premnath Kakinath Tokas aka Tokas Pehalwan
- Vidya Malvade (cameo)
- Anupam Mittal (cameo)
Production
Produced by Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, and Apoorva Mehta under Dharmatic Entertainment, the series was created by Mithun Gongopadhyay and Nishant Nayak, with scripts by Nandini Gupta, Aarsh Vora, and Gongopadhyay. Archit Kumar and Collin D'Cunha directed, with Kumar and Somen Mishra as executive producers. Filming took place in Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata.[4][5]
Episodes
| Season | Episodes | Originally released | ||
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| 1 | 8 | September 12, 2025 | ||
Season 1 (2025)
| Episode | Title | Directed By | Written By | Date of Broadcast | |
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| 1 | "Bootstrap" | Archit Kumar, Collin D'Cunha | Nandini Gupta, Aarsh Vora, Mithun Gongopadhyay | 12 September 2025[3] | |
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When Shikha's employer is taken over by Vikram Walia, the beer tycoon who ruined her father's business, she drowns her frustrations over drinks with her friend Anahita. After Anahita faces her own corporate betrayal, the duo decides to launch a rival beer brand to challenge Walia's empire. | |||||
| 2 | "USP" | Archit Kumar, Collin D'Cunha | Nandini Gupta, Aarsh Vora, Mithun Gongopadhyay | 12 September 2025[3] | |
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Shikha and Anahita dive into their entrepreneurial journey, recruiting a quirky brewmaster to their team. Facing dismissive investors and bureaucratic hurdles, they uncover an unexpected key to overcoming their challenges. | |||||
| 3 | "Marketing" | Archit Kumar, Collin D'Cunha | Nandini Gupta, Aarsh Vora, Mithun Gongopadhyay | 12 September 2025[3] | |
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The arrival of their enigmatic mentor, David Jones, transforms Shikha and Anahita's prospects, securing key deals. However, maintaining the myth of David's existence becomes increasingly difficult as his reputation grows uncontrollably. | |||||
| 4 | "Brand Ambassador" | Archit Kumar, Collin D'Cunha | Nandini Gupta, Aarsh Vora, Mithun Gongopadhyay | 12 September 2025[3] | |
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A financial crisis pushes Shikha and Anahita into a risky alliance with the dubious Laila. When Laila insists on meeting the elusive David Jones, the duo scrambles to find someone to embody their fictional mentor. | |||||
| 5 | "The Launch" | Archit Kumar, Collin D'Cunha | Nandini Gupta, Aarsh Vora, Mithun Gongopadhyay | 12 September 2025[3] | |
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The Jugaaro beer launch electrifies Delhi, with Dylan stepping up as David Jones. But when Walia disrupts the event and Dylan reveals a shocking secret, Shikha and Anahita must navigate a cascade of crises. | |||||
| 6 | "Silent Partner" | Archit Kumar, Collin D'Cunha | Nandini Gupta, Aarsh Vora, Mithun Gongopadhyay | 12 September 2025[3] | |
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Jugaaro's rise to fame secures a major music festival deal, but Walia's latest attack threatens everything. As Shikha contemplates a perilous deal with Laila, romantic sparks at the festival add new complications. | |||||
| 7 | "Friction" | Archit Kumar, Collin D'Cunha | Nandini Gupta, Aarsh Vora, Mithun Gongopadhyay | 12 September 2025[3] | |
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Jugaaro's success unravels as secrets spill out. Anahita's hidden romance and Shikha's risky dealings come to light, fracturing their partnership, while Dylan is caught in the crossfire of their crumbling trust. | |||||
| 8 | "Pivot" | Archit Kumar, Collin D'Cunha | Nandini Gupta, Aarsh Vora, Mithun Gongopadhyay | 12 September 2025[3] | |
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With time running out to settle debts with Laila, Shikha faces a heart-wrenching choice. She and Anahita set aside their conflicts for a final, high-stakes effort to save Jugaaro, but their dream hangs in the balance. | |||||
Release
Do You Wanna Partner premiered on Amazon Prime Video on 12 September 2025.[6][7]
References
- ^ Das, Santanu (29 August 2025). "Do You Wanna Partner trailer: Tamannaah Bhatia, Diana Penty are in need of jugaad to open their own beer brand. Watch". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 29 August 2025.
- ^ Hungama, Bollywood (25 August 2025). "Do You Wanna Partner: Tamannaah Bhatia and Diana Penty starrer comedy-drama series to premiere in September". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Do You Wanna Partner (television production) (in Hindi). Dharmatic Entertainment. 2025 – via Amazon Prime Video.
- ^ Entertainment Web Desk (25 August 2025). "'Do You Wanna Partner': Tamannaah Bhatia, Diana Penty headline new comedy drama on Prime Video". Telegraph India. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (25 August 2025). "Tamannaah Bhatia, Diana Penty and Karan Johar's 'Do You Wanna Partner' Sets September Prime Video Bow (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on 25 August 2025. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ Vasudevan, Aishwarya (25 August 2025). "Do You Wanna Partner? OTT release date: Here's when and where you can stream Tamannaah Bhatia and Diana Penty's comedy-drama". OTTPlay. Retrieved 25 August 2025.
- ^ FP Entertainment Desk (29 August 2025). "Prime Video Unveils the Trailer for Tamannaah Bhatia and Diana Penty Starrer Comedy Drama 'Do You Wanna Partner'". Firstpost. Archived from the original on 11 September 2025. Retrieved 29 August 2025.