Naukri releases second season of Hardly Working comedy series on Jio Hotstar

New Delhi: Naukri has partnered with Jio Hotstar to release the second season of Hardly Working, a comedy series centred on workplace culture. The show, which debuted last year, returns with an expanded format and a wider slate of performers, following its reception among young professionals.

The new season broadens the creative scope of the series, featuring stand-up comedians who draw on their own work-life experiences. The five-episode season looks at everyday situations associated with corporate environments, using observational humour to reflect familiar workplace dynamics.

Sumeet Singh, Group Chief Marketing Officer at Infoedge, said, “Hardly Working Season 2 reflects our commitment to building deeper cultural conversations around work life in India. As marketing shifts toward more authentic, content-led engagement, formats like Hardly Working allow us to connect with young professionals in ways traditional advertising no longer can.”

The series builds on changing audience preferences, particularly among younger viewers, who increasingly engage with content that reflects everyday experiences rather than conventional advertising formats. Hardly Working combines stand-up comedy with depictions of routine office life, focusing on situations commonly encountered in professional settings.

Season two features comedians Gaurav Kapoor, Sumukhi Suresh, Chirag Panjwani, Aashish Solanki and Urooj Ashfaq. Each episode centres on a specific workplace moment, presented through humour while retaining a straightforward narrative approach consistent with the first season.

A spokesperson from Jio Hotstar said, “Our continued association with Naukri reflects a shared commitment to building content-led collaboration rooted in audience relevance. Hardly Working has resonated strongly with young professionals on the platform, making it a natural fit for a second season. The strength of this association lies in aligning authentic storytelling with the right audiences at scale, enabling the brand to engage meaningfully rather than through conventional advertising.”