OTT Originals
Netflix India Panel Calls Comedy India's Love Language
At the CII Big Picture Summit 2026, Tanya Bami and creators discussed how relatable stories and timing drive comedy’s global appeal.
16 Oct 20262 min read
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Aatish Kapadia
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Aatish Kapadia is a creator known for his work on the Netflix comedy series Chumbak. His storytelling blends relatable characters and timely humor, shaping the show's distinctive tone and expanding its reach through collaborations with actors and platforms.
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Breaking Hype
Sandeepa Dhar’s Comedy Breakthrough: How Chumbak Changed Everything
Sandeepa Dhar didn’t say yes to Chumbak on the first call. She said, ‘Me? Comedy?’ — and then laughed. The moment came on a random Thursday, just like that.
6 Oct 20262 min
Bollywood
Kareena Kapoor's Next Bhansali Production May Go To Aatish Kapadia
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.
2 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Netflix Announces Chumbak Part 2 Drops on October 1
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.
29 Sept 20262 min
OTT Originals
Delnaaz Irani Hails Chumbak as Career‑Defining OTT Role
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.
21 Sept 20262 min
OTT Originals
Arjun Bijlani Plays A Cardiac Surgeon For Laughs In Chumbak
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.
16 Sept 20262 min