Next on Netflix In announcing its 2026 India slate, the streaming platform unveiled Chumbak, a new original series that highlights the bonds that quietly shape neighborhood life and everyday life. Along with the announcement, Netflix also released a teaser for the show, offering a glimpse into a world inspired by shared meals, laughter, debates, tears, and enduring collaborations.
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Set in an old row-house neighborhood of Mumbai, Chumbak explores a place where neighbors are more than polite acquaintances. The series follows five families whose lives are closely intertwined, becoming a surrogate family over time. Driven by a young writer and a whimsical family support group, the narrative captures moments of humor, vulnerability and collective resilience as the characters face life’s everyday challenges together.
The creators describe Magnet as a return to the warmth of community living. Sharing their excitement, the team behind the series said, “We are so excited to finally introduce Chumbak to the world. It has truly been a collaborative journey, there is an infectious energy on set that comes from working together every day. That feeling has translated beautifully to the screen, and we can’t wait for audiences to experience Chumbak on Netflix this year.”
The series is written and directed by Aatish Kapadia, with Jamnadas (JD) Majethia serving as producer. The creative team, known for their work rooted in everyday relationships and family dynamics, brings a familiar yet contemplative tone to the show’s story.
Chumbak is led by Neena Gupta and stars Deven Bhojani, Amyra Dastur, Anant V Joshi, Sumeet Vyas, Mansi Parekh, Arjun Bijlani, Helly Shah, Sumeet Raghavan and Sandeepa Dhar. Together, the actors portray characters whose lives overlap in unexpected ways, shaped by closeness, shared history, and emotional dependence.
Speaking at the Slate announcement, Monica Shergill, Vice President – Content, Netflix India, reflected on the platform’s evolving relationship with Indian storytelling. He said, “Ten years of Netflix in India is not a milestone we mark alone. It is a story we have written together with the creators who took bold risks, the actors and technicians who brought those visions to life, the partners who produced with passion, the teams who kept raising the bar, and above all, the audiences who welcomed these stories with curiosity and openness. A decade of streaming has reinforced a simple truth: There is no one way to tell Indian stories. And there is no one audience to serve. India is made up of many people. Our work begins and continues with embracing them all.”
With Chumbak, Netflix continues to expand its slate of slice-of-life originals, focusing on stories rooted in shared spaces and emotional familiarity. The series is scheduled to premiere on Netflix later this year.
