What Is Netflix’s Chumbak?
Chumbak is a brand-new comedy series heading to Netflix that zooms in on the chaotic and heartwarming lives of five multigenerational families. Set in a row-house community known as Chumbak Colony, the show takes place in the real, century-old Mumbai neighborhood of Chembur.
Created by acclaimed minds Aatish Kapadia and Jamnadas “JD” Majethia—the duo behind fan favorites like Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Khichdi—the series serves as a tribute to nostalgia. It explores how geographic proximity turns neighbors into family, creating unbreakable bonds forged through shared misadventures and everyday chaos.
The Eccentric Families of Chumbak Colony
The series features a stellar ensemble cast playing deeply quirky characters. Here is a look at the five households that drive the narrative:
- The Merchants: Kuku Merchant (Deven Bhojani) is a retired, gregarious former pilot battling dementia, living alongside his sharp sari-designer wife Rajni (Neena Gupta), who acts as the neighborhood's fierce matriarch.
- The Kejriwals: Dharmendra Kejriwal (Sumeet Raghavan) is a famous actor known for playing female characters on talk shows. He lives with his pragmatic flight-attendant wife, Kiran (Sandipa Dhar), and their quick-witted daughter, Piya.
- The Khannas: Priyanka Khanna (Manasi Parekh) is a high-energy, talkative homemaker. She is balanced by her deadpan advertising-executive husband, Adi (Sumeet Vyas), and their two mischievous sons.
- The Taraporewalas: Hutoxi Taraporewala (Amyra Dastur) is a sharp-tongued writer chronicling neighborhood life. She frequently clashes with her loud mother-in-law, Gulshan (Delnaaz Irani), while home chef Freddy (Anant Vijay Joshi) tries to keep the peace.
- The Oberois: Twinkle Oberoi (Helly Shah) is a wealthy, high-maintenance model. Her husband Micky (Arjun Bijlani) is a handsome cardiac surgeon, though Micky's wealthy father-in-law, Nari (Atul Kumar), remains perpetually suspicious of him.
Why the Show Stands Out
While living in close quarters means neighbors are constantly up in each other's business, the core rule of Chumbak Colony is simple: they show up for one another through life, death, and everything in between. Blending diverse social backgrounds with eccentric humor, Chumbak promises a hilarious and comforting slice-of-life experience for viewers looking for character-driven comedy.
