Chumbak Cast: Every Actor and Character in Netflix's New Family Comedy
Meet the full cast of Chumbak, the Netflix family comedy from the creators of Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Khichdi. Every actor in the five neighbourhood families, plus what is still unconfirmed.
Netflix is bringing the sitcom team behind Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Khichdi back together with Chumbak, a family comedy that premieres on August 28, 2026. If you are trying to figure out who plays whom before the show lands, this guide covers every announced cast member, the five neighbourhood families they belong to, and what is still unconfirmed. All details were checked on 2026-08-03.
What Is Chumbak About?
Chumbak is described by Netflix as a feel-good, multi-generational comedy set in a contemporary urban Indian neighbourhood where "no celebration is too small, no crisis ever stays private," according to the official Netflix press release. The show follows five families living side by side in a Mumbai row-house neighbourhood whose lives keep spilling into each other's, forming a surrogate family of sorts. The central story, per the series synopsis on Netflix, centres on a young author and a quirky support group who explore the lives of these five families.
The show comes from Aatish Kapadia, who is writer, director and co-producer, and JD Majethia, who is producer and showrunner, the duo behind beloved cult sitcoms Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Khichdi, per the Netflix press release. Netflix lists the show as a TV-14 sitcom in the comedy genre on its official title page.
Chumbak Cast at a Glance
The series features an ensemble of 12 announced actors spread across five families. Netflix has confirmed the actor-to-family pairings, but individual character names have not been officially revealed for most roles. Here is the complete cast list:
| Actor | Character | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Neena Gupta | Not yet disclosed | One half of the Merchant family |
| Deven Bhojani | Not yet disclosed | One half of the Merchant family |
| Manasi Parekh | Not yet disclosed | One half of the Khanna family |
| Sumeet Vyas | Not yet disclosed | One half of the Khanna family |
| Arjun Bijlani | Not yet disclosed | The Oberoi couple |
| Helly Shah | Not yet disclosed | The Oberoi couple |
| Atul Kumar | Not yet disclosed | Patriarch of the Oberoi family |
| Sandeepa Dhar | Not yet disclosed | One half of the Kejriwal family |
| Sumeet Raghavan | Not yet disclosed | One half of the Kejriwal family |
| Anant V. Joshi | Not yet disclosed | The Taraporewala family |
| Amyra Dastur | Not yet disclosed | The Taraporewala family |
| Delnaaz Irani | Not yet disclosed | The Taraporewala family |
The full ensemble was confirmed by Netflix, and the family groupings come from the "Chumbak Colony Society Notice" that Netflix India shared on social media, as reported by Times Now and NewsBytes.
The Merchants: Neena Gupta and Deven Bhojani
Neena Gupta and Deven Bhojani play the Merchants, the first of the five families to be introduced. Neena Gupta needs little introduction, with a career spanning film and television, while Deven Bhojani is best known to sitcom fans as a long-time collaborator of the show's creators. Their exact roles within the Merchant family have not been announced, but the pairing was confirmed in the Chumbak Colony Society Notice that Netflix India shared on social media.
The Khannas: Manasi Parekh and Sumeet Vyas
Manasi Parekh and Sumeet Vyas play the Khannas. Manasi Parekh is an actor and singer well known to Gujarati and Hindi audiences, while Sumeet Vyas has become a familiar face in Hindi streaming comedy over the past decade. Their individual character names are not yet public.
The Oberois: Arjun Bijlani, Helly Shah and Atul Kumar
The Oberois are a three-member family on the show. Arjun Bijlani and Helly Shah play the young Oberoi couple, and Atul Kumar plays the patriarch of the family, according to Times Now. Arjun Bijlani is a well-known television actor, Helly Shah is a popular TV lead, and Atul Kumar brings stage and film experience to the ensemble.
The Kejriwals: Sandeepa Dhar and Sumeet Raghavan
Sandeepa Dhar and Sumeet Raghavan play the Kejriwals. Sumeet Raghavan is a veteran sitcom actor whose comedy timing fits the genre, and Sandeepa Dhar is known for her work in Hindi film and television. As with the other families, their specific character names have not been revealed.
The Taraporewalas: Anant Joshi, Amyra Dastur and Delnaaz Irani
The Taraporewalas are the Parsi family of the neighbourhood, played by Anant V. Joshi, Amyra Dastur and Delnaaz Irani, per the Colony Society Notice coverage. Delnaaz Irani is a familiar face from earlier JD Majethia productions, which should feel like a homecoming for longtime fans of the creators' work. Anant Joshi is best known for his comedy roles on stage and screen, while Amyra Dastur is a film actor.
What Remains Unconfirmed
Several details about the show have not been officially confirmed as of this writing:
- Individual character names have only been announced for the families themselves, not for the characters, with the exception of the patriarch role within the Oberois.
- Episode count has not been officially announced. Streaming listings reference a first season, but the number of episodes is unconfirmed.
- Language lineup for the Indian release has not been specified by Netflix, though the show is a Hindi-language comedy.
- Trailer details and a full episode guide have not yet been released by the platform.
How to Watch Chumbak in India
Chumbak will premiere exclusively on Netflix in India on August 28, 2026, as announced by Netflix and reported by Bollywood Hungama. Because it is a Netflix Original, the show is included with an active subscription, with no separate rental or purchase option. Netflix currently lists Chumbak under its TV-14 rating and comedy genre on the official title page.
Update Note
Streaming dates and casting details can change, and more promotional material is expected closer to the premiere. This guide will be updated as Netflix reveals character names, the episode count, and the trailer. Information last checked on 2026-08-03.