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<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|2025 Indian television series}}<br />
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{{Infobox television<br />
| image = Single Papa.jpg<br />
| caption = Promotional release poster<br />
| genre = [[Comedy drama]]<br />
| creator = [[Neeraj Udhwani]]<br/> [[Ishita Moitra]]<br />
| showrunner = [[Shashank Khaitan]]<br />
| writer = {{Plainlist|<br />
* Neeraj Udhwani<br />
* Ishita Moitra<br />
* Shruti Madan<br />
}}<br />
| director = {{Plainlist|<br />
* Shashank Khaitan<br />
* Hitesh Kewalya<br />
* Neeraj Udhwani<br />
}}<br />
| starring = {{Plainlist|<br />
* [[Kunal Khemu]]<br />
* [[Prajakta Koli]]<br />
* [[Manoj Pahwa]]<br />
* [[Ayesha Raza Mishra]]<br />
}}<br />
| composer = Aman Pant<br />
| country = India<br />
| language = Hindi<br />
| num_seasons = 1<br />
| num_episodes = 6<br />
| executive_producer = Shashank Khaitan<br />
| producer = Aditya Pittie<br/> Samar Khan<br />
| cinematography = Pratik Deora<br />
| editor = Manann A Sagar<br />
| camera = [[Multi-camera]]<br />
| runtime = 32–45 minutes<br />
| company = Juggernaut Productions<br />
| network = [[Netflix]]<br />
| released = {{Start date|2025|12|12|df=y}}<br />
}}<br />
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'''''Single Papa''''' ({{Literal translation|Single Dad}}) is a 2025 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[Comedy drama|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]].<ref name="NetflixInterview">{{Cite web| last=Nayak| first=Kripa| date=20 November 2025| title=Between Laughter, Love and a Whole Lot of Pandemonium, Netflix’s 'Single Papa' Navigates the Great Indian Family in All Its Glory| <br />
url=https://about.netflix.com/en/news/between-laughter-love-and-a-whole-lot-of-pandemonium-netflixs-announces-single-papa| website=[[Netflix]]| access-date=2 December 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web| date=2 December 2025| title=Single Papa trailer: A man-child comes of age as a father in this comedy<br />
|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/hindi/news/2025/Dec/02/single-papa-trailer-a-man-child-comes-of-age-as-a-father-in-this-comedy| website=[[Cinema Express]]| access-date=2 December 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web| date=2 December 2025| title='Single Papa' trailer out: Kunal Kemmu is seen as a chaotic yet charming dad<br />
|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/single-papa-trailer-out-kunal-kemmu-is-seen-as-a-chaotic-yet-charming-dad/articleshow/125721339.cms| website=[[The Times of India]]| access-date=3 December 2025}}</ref><br />
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== Premise ==<br />
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.<ref name="NetflixInterview"/><br />
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== Cast ==<br />
* [[Kunal Khemu]] as Gaurav Gehlot<br />
* [[Prajakta Koli]] as Namrata, Gaurav's sister<br />
* [[Manoj Pahwa]] as Jatin Gehlot, Gaurav's father<br />
* [[Neha Dhupia]] as Romilla Nehra<br />
* [[Ayesha Raza Mishra]] as Poonam Gehlot, Gaurav's mother<br />
* [[Ankur Rathee]] as Anand "Goldie" Aggarwal<br />
* [[Isha Talwar]] as Aparna Gehlot, Gaurav's ex-wife<br />
* [[Dayanand Shetty]] as Parbat Singh<br />
* [[Suhail Nayyar]] as Pawan, Gaurav's best friend<br />
* [[Aisha Ahmed]] as Shreya Aggarwal<br />
* Hami Ali as Amul<br />
* [[Ishitta Arun]] as Meenu Minocha<br />
* Azinkya Mishra as Shlok<br />
* Priyam Galav as Sharanya<br />
* [[Tuhina Das]] as Saoni Ghosh<br />
* Naresh Gosain as Mishra Ji<br />
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== Episodes ==<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 1<br />
| Title = Dekho, Mujhe Kya Mila?<br />
| DirectedBy = [[Shashank Khaitan]]<br />
| WrittenBy = [[Neeraj Udhwani]], [[Ishita Moitra]]<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|12|12|df=yes}}<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 2<br />
| Title = Love Nahi, Lovest!<br />
| DirectedBy = Hitesh Kewalya<br />
| WrittenBy = Neeraj Udhwani, Ishita Moitra<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|12|12|df=yes}}<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 3<br />
| Title = Dikha Denge Apni Power!<br />
| DirectedBy = Neeraj Udhwani<br />
| WrittenBy = Neeraj Udhwani, Ishita Moitra, Shruti Madan<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|12|12|df=yes}}<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 4<br />
| Title = Asli Single Papa<br />
| DirectedBy = Neeraj Udhwani, Hitesh Kewalya<br />
| WrittenBy = Neeraj Udhwani, Ishita Moitra<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|12|12|df=yes}}<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 5<br />
| Title = Chattan Nahi, Parbat!<br />
| DirectedBy = Neeraj Udhwani, Hitesh Kewalya<br />
| WrittenBy = Neeraj Udhwani, Ishita Moitra<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|12|12|df=yes}}<br />
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{{Episode list<br />
| EpisodeNumber = 6<br />
| Title = Papa Bola!<br />
| DirectedBy = Shashank Khaitan, Hitesh Kewalya<br />
| WrittenBy = Ishita Moitra, Neeraj Udhwani<br />
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2025|12|12|df=yes}}<br />
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== Soundtrack ==<br />
{{Infobox album<br />
| name = Single Papa<br />
| type = Soundtrack<br />
| artist = <br />
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| released = 11 December 2025<br />
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| length = 23:53<br />
| language = Hindi<br />
| label = [[T-Series (company)|T-Series]]<br />
| producer = <br />
| misc = {{external music video |type = soundtrack |header = Official audio <br />
| {{Youtube|WH-SpploL0s|Single Papa (Audio Jukebox)}}<br />
}}<br />
}}<br />
{{Track listing<br />
| headline = Track listing<br />
| extra_column = Singer(s)<br />
| title1 = GG Ki Ghaintness<br />
| lyrics1 = Shubh Khillari<br />
| music1 = Aman Pant<br />
| extra1 = Aman Pant<br />
| length1 = 2:21<br />
| title2 = Single Papa Title Track<br />
| lyrics2 = [[Kunal Khemu]]<br />
| music2 = Kunal Khemu, Raghav Meattle, Khwaab<br />
| extra2 = Kunal Khemu<br />
| length2 = 2:42<br />
| title3 = Ib Na Jaane<br />
| lyrics3 = Akhil Tiwari, Aman Pant<br />
| music3 = Aman Pant, Soumya M, Shobin Shaji Joy<br />
| extra3 = Aman Pant<br />
| length3 = 2:44<br />
| title4 = Ajab Yeh Ishq<br />
| lyrics4 = [[Shashank Khaitan]], Akhil Tiwari<br />
| music4 = Neil Andrew<br />
| extra4 = Saaj Bhatt<br />
| length4 = 3:35<br />
| title5 = Chura Loon Saare Taare<br />
| lyrics5 = Akhil Tiwari<br />
| music5 = Aman Pant, Shobin Shaji Joy<br />
| extra5 = Amant Pant<br />
| length5 = 3:36<br />
| title6 = Tu Hi Sahiba<br />
| lyrics6 = Dridha, Aman Pant<br />
| music6 = Aman Pant, Neil Andrew, Shobin Shaji Joy<br />
| extra6 = Dridha, Saaj Bhatt<br />
| length6 = 3:35<br />
| title7 = Ghotala<br />
| lyrics7 = Akhil Tiwari<br />
| music7 = Aman Pant<br />
| extra7 = Aman Pant, Siddharth Sen, Akhil Tiwari<br />
| length7 = 2:31<br />
| title8 = Ajab Yeh Ishq (Reprise)<br />
| lyrics8 = Shashank Khaitan, Akhil Tiwari<br />
| music8 = Aman Pant<br />
| extra8 = Saaj Bhatt<br />
| length8 = 2:49<br />
| total_length = 23:53<br />
}}<br />
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== Release ==<br />
The trailer was released on 2 December 2025,<ref>{{Cite web| date=3 December 2025| title=‘Single Papa’ trailer: Kunal Kemmu plans to adopt and raise a baby in quirky family-drama<br />
|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/single-papa-trailer-kunal-kemmu-plans-to-adopt-and-raise-a-baby-in-quirky-family-drama/article70352145.ece<br />
|website=[[The Hindu]]| access-date=4 December 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web| last=Paul| first=James| date=2 December 2025| title=Single Papa Trailer: Parenthood Pandemonium Led By Kunal Kemmu, Prajakta Koli & Co In This New Netflix Series<br />
|url=https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/103117/single-papa-trailer-parenthood-pandemonium-led-by-kunal-kemmu-prajakta-koli-co-in-this-new-netflix-s| website=[[Mashable India]]| access-date=2 December 2025}}</ref> and the series premiered on 12 December 2025 on [[Netflix]].<ref>{{Cite web| date=19 November 2025| title=‘Single Papa’: Kunal Kemmu to headline comedy-drama series; release date out<br />
|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/kunal-kemmu-to-headline-comedy-drama-series-single-papa-first-look-release-date-out/article70298334.ece| website=[[The Hindu]]| access-date=3 December 2025}}</ref><br />
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== Reception ==<br />
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."<ref>{{cite news |title=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 |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/netflixs-single-papa-review-kunal-kemmu-manoj-pahwa-prajakta-kolis-web-series-make-us-believe-comedy-can-be-thought-provoking-13959089.html |work=[[Firstpost]] |date=12 December 2025}}</ref> 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."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Pande |first1=Shreyas |title=‘Single Papa’ series review: Kunal Kemmu anchors a heartfelt family affair |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/single-papa-series-review-kunal-kemmu/article70388225.ece |work=The Hindu |date=12 December 2025 |language=en-IN}}</ref><br />
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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."<ref>{{cite news |last1=Farzeen |first1=Sana |title=Single Papa review: Kunal Kemmu sitcom has vibe of Mehmood's classic Kunwara Baap |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/entertainment/ott/story/single-papa-review-kunal-kemmu-sitcom-has-vibe-of-mehmoods-classic-kunwara-baap-2834882-2025-12-12 |work=India Today |date=12 December 2025 |language=en}}</ref> [[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."<ref>{{cite news |first=Shubhra|last=Gupta|title=Single Papa review: Kunal Kemmu doesn’t slip up in the show that tries to do too much |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/single-papa-review-kunal-kemmu-doesnt-slip-up-in-the-show-that-tries-to-do-too-much-10416722/ |work=The Indian Express |date=12 December 2025 |language=en}}</ref><br />
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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."<ref>{{cite news |first=Rahul|last=Desai|title=‘Single Papa’ Series Review: Kunal Kemmu's Comedy is a Flimsy Revision of the Man-Child Template |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/streaming/single-papa-series-review-kunal-kemmus-comedy-is-a-flimsy-revision-of-the-man-child-template|work=The Hollywood Reporter India |date=12 December 2025 |language=en}}</ref><br />
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."<ref>{{cite news |title=Web Series Review: SINGLE PAPA impresses due to its subject, performances, comic and emotional moments |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/web-series-review-single-papa-impresses-due-subject-performances-comic-emotional-moments/|work=Bollywood Hungama|date=12 December 2025 |language=en}}</ref><br />
[[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."<ref>{{cite news |first=Deepa|last=Gahlot|title=Single Papa Review: Daddy Humour |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/single-papa-review/20251212.htm|work=Rediff.com |date=12 December 2025 |language=en}}</ref><br />
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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."<ref>{{cite news |first=Nandini|last=Ramnath|title=‘Single Papa’ review: Kunal Kemmu shines in amiable, scattershot parenting comedy |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1089087/single-papa-review-kunal-kemmu-shines-in-amiable-scattershot-parenting-comedy|work=Scroll.in |date=12 December 2025 |language=en}}</ref><br />
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.<ref>{{cite news |first=Troy|last=Rebeiro|title=Single Papa Review: Kunal Kemmu Shines In This Breezy, Big-Hearted Take On Single Parenting|url=https://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/single-papa-review-kunal-kemmu-shines-in-this-breezy-big-hearted-take-on-single-parenting|work=Free Press Journal|date=12 December 2025 |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb title|tt37062070}}<br />
* {{Netflix title|81728970}}<br />
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