A Neighbourhood Where Everyone Knows Everyone
Netflix has released the trailer for Chumbak, a feel-good family comedy set in a contemporary Indian colony where five families live so closely that neighbours become extended family. The series follows the Oberois, Khannas, Taraporewalas, Merchants and Kejriwals through squabbles, gossip, parenting moments and celebrations that quickly involve the whole street.
Star Cast and Creative Team
Written and directed by Aatish Kapadia and produced by Jamnadas Majethia and Kapadia for Hats Off Productions, the show stars Neena Gupta, Deven Bhojani, Sumeet Raghvan, Sandeepa Dhar, Arjun Bijlani, Helly Shah, Sumeet Vyas, Manasi Parekh, Delnaaz Irani, Anant V. Joshi and Amyra Dastur. The ensemble plays eccentric yet recognisable characters whose lives overlap in classic colony style.
What the Makers Are Saying
Netflix India Series Head Tanya Bami said: “Comedy has always been a great way for families to come together, and we’ve seen how much audiences enjoy watching these shows together on Netflix. With Chumbak, we are excited to take this further. There is something instantly familiar about a great neighbourhood comedy — you know these characters, you recognise these situations, and the humour comes from how real it all feels.”
Jamnadas Majethia and Aatish Kapadia added in a joint statement: “With Chumbak, we wanted to capture something familiar to all of us - the neighbourhood where nothing is ever truly 'personal.' There's always someone next door with advice, chai, gossip, or all three. Neighbourhoods are like the families you don't choose, and somewhere in the chaos, these people become family too.”
When It Arrives
Chumbak premieres on 10 September exclusively on Netflix. The eight-episode series is positioned for families to watch together, with humour drawn from everyday situations rather than big set pieces. You can find more new shows and viewing options in our TV section.
