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Chumbak is a comedy series streaming on Netflix, featuring an ensemble cast in a quirky narrative centered around neighbours. CutMirchi covers its impact, creative choices, and the performances that have drawn attention across the cast.
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.
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.
Sandeepa Dhar reveals why she signed onto the OTT comedy ‘Chumbak’, highlighting its fresh take on female characters who drive the humor instead of merely supporting the male leads.
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.
Netflix India is widening its comedy bench across film, sitcoms, stand-up and unscripted shows, from Dhamaal 4 and Chumbak to new specials from Zakir Khan and Sumukhi Suresh, content chief Monika Shergill tells Variety.