The much-awaited family drama show Chumbak has been released on Netflix this week. Written and directed by Aatish Kapadia and produced by Jamnadas Majethia and Kapadia under Hats Off Productions, the makers of iconic Indian sitcoms such as Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Khichdi, the show has generated buzz among fans for its storyline and star-studded cast.
Since it dropped on Netflix, viewers have flocked to X (formerly Twitter) to share their reactions to the show. Some viewers lauded the performances and the storyline but others thought the show could have been better in some aspects. See what X users are saying about it.
Chumbak X review
After the release of Chumbak, people on X posted their opinions. Some praised the star-studded cast for their performances and comedic timing, while others found the humor 'flat and forced'. One viewer praised the performances and wrote “Chumbak seems fun yaar. Typical mad khichdi humor!!!!! (sic)."
Another user appreciated Sumeet Vyas for his acting and performance and praised him for his "comic timing". He wrote, “No one can beat the comic timing of Sumeet Vyas in these tv/ web series, from the tvf days the guy is so perfect with the humor — the dialog delivery, gesture, expressions. It simply makes you laugh out loud reflexively. And yes, if you are looking for a light, fun watch this weekend #Chumbak should be on top of that list. Amazing series, makes for a great laughter, do watch.
Some X users did find flaws with the show, however. One user wrote, “Dropped #Chumbak on @NetflixIndia after 1 episode. Tried too hard to be next #SarabhaiVsSarabhai but failed in forced humor, overacting and grating tone. Come on guys you can do better than this! (sic.)”
More reactions to X below:Chumbak: Plot and cast details you need to know
The plot of Chumbak is described by Netflix as, “Five quirky families live as neighbors in Chumbak Colony, where chaotic conflicts and hilarious antics turn each day into a new chapter.”
Neena Gupta, Deven Bhojani, Sumeet Raghavan, Sandeepa Dhar, Arjun Bijlani, Helly Shah, Sumeet Vyas, Manasi Parekh, Delnaaz Irani, Anant V Joshi, Amyra Dastur and Atul Kumar.
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