Chumbak Part 2 Review: ★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Chumbak Part 2 brings back the warmth and humor that made the first season a hit, with Neena Gupta and Deven Bhojani once again proving to be the heart of the show, even when multiple storylines make things feel a little chaotic.
Rating: ★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Platform: Netflix
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Episodes: 8
Director: Aatish Kapadia
Cast: Neena Gupta, Deven Bhojani, Sumeet Vyas, Manasi Parekh
After winning hearts with Chumbak Part 1, director Aatish Kapadia returns with a fresh batch of eight episodes in Chumbak Part 2, which premiered on Netflix today.
The show continues to channel the nostalgic spirit of early 2000s sitcoms like Sarabhai vs Sarabhai and Khichdi, shows that made entire families laugh out loud together.
The big question, of course, is whether this new installment lives up to the magic of the first part, and based on what unfolds, it mostly does.
Chumbak 2 picks up right where the first season left off, opening with a quick recap before diving back into the chaos of Chumbak Colony, where the five neighbouring families once again come together to solve each other’s problems one ridiculous step at a time.
After Ruhaan serves his mother Priyanka, played by Manasi Parekh, with a playful divorce notice, her husband Aditya, played by Sumeet Vyas, teams up with the neighbours to set up a mock courtroom trial right at home.
Rohit Roy plays the judge presiding over this comic trial, while Mickey, played by Arjun Bijlani, represents Ruhaan and Aditya takes on the role of his own wife’s lawyer. Running alongside this storyline, the women of the colony are busy plotting to expose Mickey over a rumored affair, giving the season two amusing threads to juggle at once.
What makes Chumbak 2 work so well really comes down to its writing. Aatish Kapadia, who also pens the show, does a genuinely impressive job here, landing even the silliest jokes without them ever feeling forced into the story.
Much like the first season, the humor stays consistent throughout, leaving very little room for boredom to creep in. Despite juggling a large ensemble cast, the transitions between different subplots feel remarkably smooth, weaving multiple storylines into one cohesive, enjoyable package.
The scenes featuring Kuku, played by Deven Bhojani, and Rajni, played by Neena Gupta, remain an absolute delight, continuing to serve as the emotional heart of the show in this second part as well. The evolving dynamic between Priyanka and Ruhaan is also genuinely heartwarming to watch unfold.
That said, the show does become somewhat predictable after a certain point, and with so many characters and storylines running simultaneously, things can occasionally feel a bit chaotic and work against the show’s overall flow. Even with these minor shortcomings, though, Chumbak 2 never loses its spark and consistently delivers the laughs it promises.
Performance-wise, Neena Gupta and Deven Bhojani continue to shine, fully embracing their quirky characters Rajni and Kuku. The running gag of Kuku repeatedly forgetting his ex-partner’s name remains genuinely funny throughout, and this season also explores a sweet, meet-cute dynamic between Rajni and Rohit Roy’s character.
Sumeet Vyas brings real comic energy while also adding unexpected depth to the show this time around. Manasi Parekh continues to nail Priyanka’s chatterbox personality, while Helly Shah and Arjun Bijlani remain thoroughly likeable as Twinkle and Mickey, respectively.
In an OTT landscape currently flooded with crime thrillers and murder mysteries, Chumbak Part 2 feels like a genuinely refreshing change of pace. Backed by Aatish Kapadia and JD Majethia’s signature style, the show blends nostalgia and novelty in equal measure, making it absolutely worth your time if you are looking for something warm, funny, and easy to watch with the whole family.
If philosophical dramas or village comedies are more your speed this week, our review of Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai and our review of Dupahiya Season 2 are both worth checking out too.