| Single Papa | |
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 Promotional release poster | |
| Genre | Comedy drama |
| Created by | Neeraj Udhwani Ishita Moitra |
| Showrunner | Shashank Khaitan |
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| Directed by |
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| Starring | |
| Composer | Aman Pant |
| Country of origin | India |
| Original language | Hindi |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Shashank Khaitan |
| Producers | Aditya Pittie Samar Khan |
| Cinematography | Pratik Deora |
| Editor | Manann A Sagar |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Running time | 32–45 minutes |
| Production company | Juggernaut Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 12 December 2025 |
Single Papa (transl. Single Dad) is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama television series created by Neeraj Udhwani and Ishita Moitra for Netflix, it features Kunal Khemu as Gaurav Gehlot, a lovable, confused man-child learning fatherhood after an unexpected adoption, alongside Manoj Pahwa, Ayesha Raza Mishra and Prajakta Koli.[1][2][3]
Premise
[edit]The series follows Gaurav "GG" Gehlot, whose life takes an unexpected turn when he adopts a baby soon after his divorce. His decision disrupts the dynamics of the Gehlot family, leading to a mix of conflicts, adjustments and emotional growth as they navigate the challenges of sudden parenthood.[1]
Cast
[edit]- Kunal Khemu as Gaurav Gehlot
- Prajakta Koli as Namrata, Gaurav's sister
- Manoj Pahwa as Jatin Gehlot, Gaurav's father
- Neha Dhupia as Romilla Nehra
- Ayesha Raza Mishra as Poonam Gehlot, Gaurav's mother
- Ankur Rathee as Anand "Goldie" Aggarwal
- Isha Talwar as Aparna Gehlot, Gaurav's ex-wife
- Dayanand Shetty as Parbat Singh
- Suhail Nayyar as Pawan, Gaurav's best friend
- Aisha Ahmed as Shreya Aggarwal
- Hami Ali as Amul
- Ishitta Arun as Meenu Minocha
- Azinkya Mishra as Shlok
- Priyam Galav as Sharanya
- Tuhina Das as Saoni Ghosh
- Naresh Gosain as Mishra Ji
Episodes
[edit]![[icon]](/wiki/File:Wiki_letter_w_cropped.svg){kind=small} | This section needs expansion with: episode summaries. You can help by adding to it. (December 2025) |
| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Dekho, Mujhe Kya Mila?" | Shashank Khaitan | Neeraj Udhwani, Ishita Moitra | 12 December 2025 |
| 2 | "Love Nahi, Lovest!" | Hitesh Kewalya | Neeraj Udhwani, Ishita Moitra | 12 December 2025 |
| 3 | "Dikha Denge Apni Power!" | Neeraj Udhwani | Neeraj Udhwani, Ishita Moitra, Shruti Madan | 12 December 2025 |
| 4 | "Asli Single Papa" | Neeraj Udhwani, Hitesh Kewalya | Neeraj Udhwani, Ishita Moitra | 12 December 2025 |
| 5 | "Chattan Nahi, Parbat!" | Neeraj Udhwani, Hitesh Kewalya | Neeraj Udhwani, Ishita Moitra | 12 December 2025 |
| 6 | "Papa Bola!" | Shashank Khaitan, Hitesh Kewalya | Ishita Moitra, Neeraj Udhwani | 12 December 2025 |
Soundtrack
[edit]| Single Papa | |
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| Soundtrack album | |
| Released | 11 December 2025 |
| Length | 23:53 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Label | T-Series |
| Official audio | |
| Single Papa (Audio Jukebox) on YouTube | |
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "GG Ki Ghaintness" | Shubh Khillari | Aman Pant | Aman Pant | 2:21 |
| 2. | "Single Papa Title Track" | Kunal Khemu | Kunal Khemu, Raghav Meattle, Khwaab | Kunal Khemu | 2:42 |
| 3. | "Ib Na Jaane" | Akhil Tiwari, Aman Pant | Aman Pant, Soumya M, Shobin Shaji Joy | Aman Pant | 2:44 |
| 4. | "Ajab Yeh Ishq" | Shashank Khaitan, Akhil Tiwari | Neil Andrew | Saaj Bhatt | 3:35 |
| 5. | "Chura Loon Saare Taare" | Akhil Tiwari | Aman Pant, Shobin Shaji Joy | Amant Pant | 3:36 |
| 6. | "Tu Hi Sahiba" | Dridha, Aman Pant | Aman Pant, Neil Andrew, Shobin Shaji Joy | Dridha, Saaj Bhatt | 3:35 |
| 7. | "Ghotala" | Akhil Tiwari | Aman Pant | Aman Pant, Siddharth Sen, Akhil Tiwari | 2:31 |
| 8. | "Ajab Yeh Ishq (Reprise)" | Shashank Khaitan, Akhil Tiwari | Aman Pant | Saaj Bhatt | 2:49 |
| Total length: | 23:53 | ||||
Release
[edit]The trailer was released on 2 December 2025,[4][5] and the series premiered on 12 December 2025 on Netflix.[6]
Reception
[edit]Lachmi Deb Roy of Firstpost rated the series 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "Despite a few loose ends, Single Papa is indeed an enjoyable ride. Sometimes, the show does get loud trying to portray the lavish Gurugram culture, but at the end of the day it is thoughtful entertainment."[7] Shreyas Pande of The Hindu wrote, "There is a fun, feel-good and festive vibe to the show, even though the sets and production design carry a sense of plasticity. It is a Netflix series after all and the grandness is up for show."[8]
Sana Farzeen of India Today rated the series 3/5 stars and wrote, "It’s messy, stretched, sometimes clumsy. But it has its heart in the right place. And in a world where we’re still arguing over who should change the diaper, a show that spotlights men nurturing, crying, softening – and still being strong – feels like a conversation worth having."[9] Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave it 2.5/5 stars and wrote, "The premise of Kunal Kemmu show is interesting, and the setting is ripe for excavating societal hypocrisies revolving around parenthood, and while it’s at it, hoovering up issues like adoption, women’s rights, and of course, patriarchy."[10]
Rahul Desai of The Hollywood Reporter India observed that "Despite a fun cast, the six-episode Netflix comedy is happy to be a rehashed portrait of single parenthood."[11] A critic of Bollywood Hungama rated it 3.5/5 stars and said that "On the whole, SINGLE PAPA is a rare, clean, family-friendly web show that impresses thanks to its subject, performances, comic dialogues and emotional moments."[12] Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com gave 3 stars out of 5 and noted out that "In the midst of crime and cop shows all over, a family comedy comes as a relief."[13]
Nandini Ramnath of Scroll.in said that "The sitcom-like humour is haphazard by design as well as without meaning to be. Single Papa is all over the place, but sharp casting, committed actors who have some great lines, and an excellent lead actor keep the show on the rails."[14] Troy Ribeiro of Free Press Journal rated 3.5/5 stars and said that "Single Papa is not groundbreaking, but it is undoubtedly heartwarming. It offers a fresh Indian twist on single-parenting stories, blending melodrama with humour and emotion in equal measure.[15]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Nayak, Kripa (20 November 2025). "Between Laughter, Love and a Whole Lot of Pandemonium, Netflix's 'Single Papa' Navigates the Great Indian Family in All Its Glory". Netflix. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ "Single Papa trailer: A man-child comes of age as a father in this comedy". Cinema Express. 2 December 2025. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ "'Single Papa' trailer out: Kunal Kemmu is seen as a chaotic yet charming dad". The Times of India. 2 December 2025. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ "'Single Papa' trailer: Kunal Kemmu plans to adopt and raise a baby in quirky family-drama". The Hindu. 3 December 2025. Retrieved 4 December 2025.
- ^ Paul, James (2 December 2025). "Single Papa Trailer: Parenthood Pandemonium Led By Kunal Kemmu, Prajakta Koli & Co In This New Netflix Series". Mashable India. Retrieved 2 December 2025.
- ^ "'Single Papa': Kunal Kemmu to headline comedy-drama series; release date out". The Hindu. 19 November 2025. Retrieved 3 December 2025.
- ^ "Netflix's 'Single Papa' Review: Kunal Kemmu, Manoj Pahwa & Prajakta Koli's comedy show is Netflix's 'Single Papa' Review: Kunal Kemmu, Manoj Pahwa & Prajakta Koli's web -series make us believe comedy can be thought-provoking". Firstpost. 12 December 2025.
- ^ Pande, Shreyas (12 December 2025). "'Single Papa' series review: Kunal Kemmu anchors a heartfelt family affair". The Hindu.
- ^ Farzeen, Sana (12 December 2025). "Single Papa review: Kunal Kemmu sitcom has vibe of Mehmood's classic Kunwara Baap". India Today.
- ^ Gupta, Shubhra (12 December 2025). "Single Papa review: Kunal Kemmu doesn't slip up in the show that tries to do too much". The Indian Express.
- ^ Desai, Rahul (12 December 2025). "'Single Papa' Series Review: Kunal Kemmu's Comedy is a Flimsy Revision of the Man-Child Template". The Hollywood Reporter India.
- ^ "Web Series Review: SINGLE PAPA impresses due to its subject, performances, comic and emotional moments". Bollywood Hungama. 12 December 2025.
- ^ Gahlot, Deepa (12 December 2025). "Single Papa Review: Daddy Humour". Rediff.com.
- ^ Ramnath, Nandini (12 December 2025). "'Single Papa' review: Kunal Kemmu shines in amiable, scattershot parenting comedy". Scroll.in.
- ^ Rebeiro, Troy (12 December 2025). "Single Papa Review: Kunal Kemmu Shines In This Breezy, Big-Hearted Take On Single Parenting". Free Press Journal.
External links
[edit]- Single Papa at IMDb
- Single Papa on Netflix