# Netflix release of Indian comedy series Chumbak > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/netflix-release-of-indian-comedy-series-chumbak > Updated: 2026-08-26T13:20:55.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Netflix announced the upcoming release of ‘Chumbak’, an Indian family comedy series scheduled for August 28. Created by JD Majethia and Aatish Kapadia, the show is set in a contemporary urban neighborhood and features an ensemble cast including Neena Gupta, Sumeet Vyas, and Helly Shah. Following the initial announcement, Netflix released a trailer for the series. The production focuses on five intertwined families, and several cast members, including Sandeepa Dhar and Helly Shah, noted that the project represents a transition from dramatic roles into the comedy genre. ## Claims - The series Chumbak is a Netflix production. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Aatish Kapadia and Jamnadas Majethia produced the series Chumbak. (single source) - Aatish Kapadia wrote and directed the series Chumbak. (single source) - The show is set in a contemporary urban Indian neighbourhood. (single source) - Helly Shah is performing her first full-fledged comedy role in Chumbak. (single source) - Sandeepa Dhar is making her comedy debut with the series Chumbak. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-26: Netflix unveils trailer for Indian comedy series Chumbak Netflix has unveiled the trailer for ‘Chumbak’, a new urban Indian comedy series written and directed by Aatish Kapadia and produced by Jamnadas Majethia. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-unveils-trailer-for-indian-comedy-series-chumbak ### 2026-07-31: Netflix launches Indian family comedy series 'Chumbak' on Aug 28 Netflix will debut the Indian family comedy series “Chumbak” on August 28, featuring Neena Gupta, Sumeet Vyas and an ensemble cast, created by JD Majethia and Aatish Kapadia. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netflix-launches-indian-family-comedy-series-chumbak-on-aug-28 --- Cite as: Netflix release of Indian comedy series Chumbak. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/netflix-release-of-indian-comedy-series-chumbak