Neena Gupta, Sumeet Vyas Star in Netflix’s Chumbak
Neena Gupta and Sumeet Vyas lead multi-generational comedy Chumbak, set in a lively urban neighbourhood, premiering on Netflix on August 28.
Mumbai, July 31 — Actress Neena Gupta and actor Sumeet Vyas are set to lead the upcoming Netflix series Chumbak, a multi-generational comedy centred on the everyday bonds, oddities and dynamics of a contemporary urban Indian neighbourhood.
The ensemble also features Deven Bhojani, Arjun Bijlani, Helly Shah, Manasi Parekh, Sandeepa Dhar, Sumeet Raghavan, Anant V. Joshi, Amyra Dastur, Delnaaz Irani and Atul Kumar. The series is scheduled to premiere on August 28.
Tanya Bami, Series Head at Netflix India, described the show as the streamer’s latest offering in the comedy genre. “Chumbak is our latest offering in the comedy genre – a genre our members enjoy on Netflix. In our lives today, our neighbours become our extended family and JD & Aatish have created a world to bring this community, its bonds, its oddities, and its dynamics to life. We hope the world of Chumbak and its magnetic characters will feel familiar and lived in as they go through their life grappling with themes like contemporary marriages, modern day parenting, ageing friends and life as a community,” she said.
Bami added that the creators’ distinctive style has long resonated with audiences. “The flavour and comedic style of JD & Aatish’s work always brings the family together because it feels instantly familiar, deeply entertaining and full of heart. Their ability to find humour in the ordinary without ever losing the emotional core is what makes their storytelling so special. As we continue to build a slate that spans genres and formats, we’re excited to bring a comedy like Chumbak to audiences in India and around the world.”
Set in a contemporary urban neighbourhood where no celebration is too small, no crisis stays private and each day arrives with its share of chaos, the series aims to recapture the warmth, wit and sharp observation associated with the creators’ earlier work. The community functions as an extended family, navigating the ordinary and the awkward with equal measure.
Chumbak positions itself as a comedy rooted in familiar domestic and social rhythms, offering viewers a portrait of neighbourhood life that balances humour with emotional resonance.
