Single Papa


Single Papa 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.

Premise

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.

Cast

Soundtrack

Release

The trailer was released on 2 December 2025, and the series premiered on 12 December 2025 on Netflix.

Reception

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." 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."
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." 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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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.