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Aatish Kapadia is a television and film creator known for his work on the comedy series Chumbak, which streams on Netflix. CutMirchi covers his potential role in directing a new project for Bhansali Productions featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan.
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Sandeepa Dhar’s surprise entry into Chumbak wasn’t a casting decision — it was a revelation. Aatish Kapadia didn’t sell her a role. He sold her a universe. And she walked in, still wondering why she was being asked, but already laughing.
Filmfare's exclusive claims Aatish Kapadia, the mind behind Khichdi and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, is in line to direct Kareena Kapoor Khan for Bhansali Productions, with Sanjay Leela Bhansali producing once Love & War wraps.
Chumbak Part 2 is set to premiere on Netflix India on October 1, featuring the returning cast and eight new episodes that continue the comedic misadventures of the Chumbak Colony residents.
Delnaaz Irani calls her part in Netflix’s comedy series Chumbak a ‘role of a lifetime’, praising the ensemble cast, on‑set camaraderie and the chance to break into OTT at 54, while hoping the show opens doors for TV talent on streaming platforms.
Arjun Bijlani discusses playing cardiac surgeon Dr. Mikhael Oberoi in Netflix's Chumbak, opposite Helly Shah, calling the mix of medicine and situational comedy a first for him as an actor.