Archive · 6 Sep 2026
Helly Shah Explores Comedy and Evolution in Chumbak
Helly Shah is an actress appearing in a new show called Chumbak.
The show gives her a major comedy role for the first time.
She plays a character named Twinkle.
Shah said she had done some comedy before, but this part was very different.
While filming, she discovered that she could try comedy.
She also felt that her acting skills grew during the shoot.
She praised the makers for helping the cast give strong performances.
Chumbak will come to Netflix on September 10.
Helly Shah says working on Chumbak helped her discover and develop her comedic abilities.
The streaming series marks Shah’s first full-fledged comedy role.
She plays Twinkle, a character unlike any role she has previously portrayed.
Shah said the makers drew performances from the cast based on their storytelling and direction.
Chumbak is scheduled to release on Netflix on September 10.
- Who
- Actress Helly Shah, alongside cast members including Arjun Bijlani, Anant Joshi, Delnaaz Irani and Amyra Dastur.
- What
- Shah discussed her full-fledged comedy role and said she evolved as an artiste while working on Chumbak.
- When
- Chumbak is scheduled to release on September 10.
- Where
- The cast spoke during promotions in the BKC area of Mumbai.
- Why
- The role gave Shah an opportunity to explore comedy and a different side of her acting.
- Series
- Chumbak
- Lead performer discussed
- Helly Shah
- Role
- Twinkle
- Genre focus
- Comedy
- Platform
- Netflix
- Release date
- September 10
- Promotion location
- BKC, Mumbai