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Neighbors Become Family: 'Chumbak' Comes to Netflix
4 Feb
Summary
- New Netflix series 'Chumbak' spotlights Mumbai neighborhood life.
- The show centers on five interconnected families forming a surrogate family.
- Neena Gupta, Sumeet Vyas, and Deven Bhojani lead the ensemble cast.
Netflix has announced "Chumbak," a new original series that delves into the essence of neighborhood life and the connections that shape daily existence. The show is set in an old row-house area of Mumbai, highlighting how neighbors become like family.
"Chumbak" follows five families whose lives are intricately woven together, ultimately forming a surrogate family unit. The narrative, led by a young author and an eccentric family support group, captures moments of humor, vulnerability, and collective strength as the characters face life's everyday hurdles.
The series is described as a return to the warmth of community living, with a creative team known for their focus on everyday relationships. It features an ensemble cast including Neena Gupta, Deven Bhojani, Amyra Dastur, Anant V Joshi, Sumeet Vyas, Manasi Parekh, Arjun Bijlani, Helly Shah, Sumeet Raghavan, and Sandeepa Dhar.
Netflix India's Vice President of Content spoke about the platform's commitment to diverse Indian storytelling. "Chumbak" is part of Netflix's expanding slate of slice-of-life originals, with a premiere scheduled for later in 2026.
