Actor Siddharth is set to star alongside Freida Pinto in the Netflix series Unaccustomed Earth, based on Jhumpa Lahiri’s award-winning short stories. The eight-episode drama explores love, desire, and family within a close-knit Indian American community in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Produced by John Wells (The Pitt) and written by Madhuri Shekar (3 Body Problem), Unaccustomed Earth is described as an “epic, soapy, and culturally vibrant drama,” promising an engaging mix of emotional tension and interpersonal conflict.
At the heart of the story is Parul Chaudhury (Freida Pinto), a devoted wife whose life is disrupted by the unexpected return of a past love. Siddharth plays Amit Mukherjee, Parul’s long-lost flame and a warm-hearted, dependable Bengali American. Amit is deeply emotional and generous, often placing others’ needs above his own. As his relationships begin to stabilize, the reappearance of Parul challenges the carefully balanced life he has built, setting the stage for a star-crossed romance and scandal that reverberates through the community.
Siddharth brings his trademark depth and nuance to Amit Mukherjee. Known for films like Test, Miss You, and 3BHK, he has consistently impressed with his ability to portray emotionally rich, relatable characters. His latest film, 3BHK, was praised for its heartfelt portrayal of a family’s dream to buy a three-bedroom apartment while grappling with everyday struggles and sacrifices—a story that even drew admiration from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar.
Freida Pinto adds gravitas to the series, having recently starred in the 2023 film My Mother’s Wedding and the second season of the series Surface. Her portrayal of Parul captures the emotional depth, vulnerability, and resilience central to Lahiri’s writing.
Blending romance, family drama, and cultural nuances, Unaccustomed Earth aims to translate Jhumpa Lahiri’s literary brilliance to the screen, highlighting the tension between tradition and modernity, love and duty, and personal desire and familial responsibility.
Unaccustomed Earth is set to premiere on Netflix, offering audiences a beautifully woven narrative that is as emotionally resonant as it is visually compelling.