Television actor Arjun Bijlani was involved in a car accident while returning from a promotional appearance for his upcoming Netflix series Chumbak. The incident occurred after he visited the set of Indian Game Show, hosted by Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa, to promote the family entertainer.
Reports confirm that Bijlani and all those travelling with him in the vehicle escaped without injuries. The actor is reported to be safe and doing well following the mishap.
Chumbak, also referred to as Chumbak Colony, is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on August 28, 2026. The series follows the lives of five quirky families living in a close-knit neighbourhood, capturing everyday chaos, conflicts, and humorous situations that arise among neighbours who gradually become like family.
The ensemble cast includes Neena Gupta, Deven Bhojani, Helly Shah, Manasi Parekh, along with Arjun Bijlani and several other actors. Showrunner, writer and director JD Majethia, together with producer Aatish Kapadia, have described the project as a celebration of nostalgic neighbourhood bonds where people drop by without formal invitations.
Bijlani recently shared his excitement about joining the project, noting that the shooting experience was fun and memorable. He expressed gratitude to the creators for the opportunity and looked forward to audiences experiencing the quirky world of the series.
On the professional front, the actor was last seen winning the Amazon MX Player reality show Rise and Fall. He had earlier emerged victorious on Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 in 2021 and made a cameo appearance in the film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
The accident took place amid ongoing promotional activities for the series, which is set to mark Bijlani’s return to the streaming space in a family-oriented comedy. Further details about the circumstances of the accident have not been extensively shared, but updates emphasise that no one involved sustained any harm.
Fans and well-wishers have expressed relief at the news that the actor remains unharmed as preparations continue for the show’s release.