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Anant Joshi Admits He Was Nervous About Chumbak's Reception
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News18•10-10-2026, 14:22
Anant Joshi Admits He Was Nervous About Chumbak's Reception
- •Actor Anant Joshi admitted in an exclusive interview that he was initially nervous and unsure about how audiences would receive Netflix's comedy series Chumbak.
- •Anant praised writer Aatish Kapadia for bringing back old-school, original comedy that does not take itself too seriously.
- •The show features a large ensemble cast including Neena Gupta, Deven Bhojani, and Sumit Vyas, with Anant noting there was zero competition and a strong sense of teamwork on set.
- •While known for playing warm and humorous characters in projects like Kathal and 12th Fail, Anant expressed a strong desire to break away from this image and play a completely different role, such as a psycho killer.
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Anant Joshi admitted that he was very nervous and unsure about how audiences would receive Chumbak because writer Aatish Kapadia's distinct comedy style does not follow the usual run-of-the-mill formula.
Anant Joshi noted that despite the large ensemble cast of experienced performers, there was zero competition or desire to outdo anyone on set, creating a secure environment where everyone shone together.
Having often played warm and calm characters in projects like Kathal and 12th Fail, Anant Joshi is eager to break away from this image and jokingly expressed a desire to be cast as a psycho killer.
