Sumeet Vyas reveals how 'Chumbak' producer JD Majethia helped in family medical crisis
Synopsis
Sumeet Vyas has revealed that Chumbak producer JD Majethia quietly arranged hospital access for his ailing mother-in-law — a man he had never met personally — followed up three times, and never mentioned it to anyone on set. It is a rare behind-the-scenes moment of human decency in an industry seldom associated with it.
Key Takeaways
Sumeet Vyas revealed that producer JD Majethia helped him secure a hospital appointment in Mumbai for his ailing mother-in-law.
Vyas said he and Majethia had no prior personal interaction before the call.
Majethia followed up three times after the incident and never mentioned it to colleagues on set.
Chumbak features an ensemble cast including Sumeet Raghavan , Sandeepa Dhar , Deven Bhojani , Neena Gupta , and Manasi Parekh .
The show is currently streaming on Netflix and has received a strong early response.
Actor Sumeet Vyas has opened up about a deeply personal moment when Chumbak producer JD Majethia stepped in to help him navigate a family medical emergency — a gesture that left him genuinely moved. Vyas made the revelation during promotional interactions for the show in the BKC area of Mumbai, speaking alongside co-stars Sumeet Raghavan, Sandeepa Dhar, Deven Bhojani, Neena Gupta, and Manasi Parekh.
The story behind the gesture
Vyas recounted that his mother-in-law had fallen ill and was being treated in Punjab, with a possibility of shifting her to Mumbai for further care. With few contacts to rely on, the actor took a chance and called Majethia — a man he had, by his own admission, never previously interacted with on a personal level.
'I have never had any interaction with JD sir. For some reason, I felt that he would know someone. Out of the blue, I called him. And he did know someone. And then he spoke to the hospital. And then I got an appointment from the hospital,' Vyas said. What struck him most was that Majethia followed up three separate times asking after the family — and never once mentioned the episode on set.
'He had no business doing all of this. Such a fine human being. And never mentioned it. It's not like he went back to the set and spoke about it,' Vyas added.
A different kind of comedy challenge
Beyond the personal anecdote, Vyas also reflected on the creative stretch that Chumbak demanded. Known for his dry, understated wit — a style that built his reputation in Indian web entertainment — the actor admitted that the show's brand of comedy initially gave him pause.
When director Atish first narrated the brief, Vyas was offered the role played by Sumeet Raghavan, which he turned down citing temperament. 'I was afraid that I might not be able to do it that well. And it was too big a jump for me as that required a special skill set. Which Sumeet Raghavan has — he's extraordinary at that,' Vyas said. He added that the character he ultimately plays felt instinctive from the first reading.
About the show and its reception
Released on Netflix, Chumbak has drawn considerable early attention. The ensemble cast and its distinct comedic tone have contributed to a strong initial response among viewers. JD Majethia, the show's maker, brings long experience in mainstream Hindi television comedy to the streaming format.
With the show now available to stream, audience and critical reception will continue to shape its trajectory in the coming weeks.
Point of View
Following up, and saying nothing. In an industry where gestures of support routinely become PR moments, the detail that Majethia never brought it up on set is the telling one. For Vyas, who built his image on understatement, the story lands with the same quiet weight as his best performances. Whether it shifts the needle on Chumbak's viewership is another question — but it adds texture to the show's off-screen narrative at a critical early-release window.
NationPress
1 Oct 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What did JD Majethia do for Sumeet Vyas?
JD Majethia helped Sumeet Vyas secure a hospital appointment in Mumbai for his ailing mother-in-law, despite having no prior personal relationship with the actor. He followed up three times to check on the family and never mentioned the episode to anyone on set.
What is Chumbak and where can it be watched?
Chumbak is a comedy series produced by JD Majethia, currently available to stream on Netflix. It features an ensemble cast including Sumeet Vyas, Sumeet Raghavan, Sandeepa Dhar, Deven Bhojani, Neena Gupta, and Manasi Parekh.
Why was Sumeet Vyas initially hesitant about his role in Chumbak?
Vyas said the show required a brand of comedy different from his signature dry humour, and he was initially offered the role that ultimately went to Sumeet Raghavan. He felt that particular part demanded a special skill set he was unsure he possessed.
Where were the Chumbak promotions held?
The cast held promotional interactions in the BKC area of Mumbai, where Vyas shared both his personal anecdote about JD Majethia and his thoughts on his character in the show.
