Single Papa Review: In this comedy-drama series, a newly divorced man-child leaves his entire family shaken when he decides to adopt a child as a single parent, leaving everyone to adjust to the situation.
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Single Papa Movie Directors
Shashank Khaitan, Hitesh Kewalya, Neeraj Udhwani
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Single Papa Netflix Cast
Kunal Kemmu, Manoj Pahwa, Ayesha Raza, Prajakta Koli, Neha Dhupia, Suhail Nayyar, Dayanand Shetty, Aisha Ahmed, Ankur Rathee, Isha Talwar
The series has 6 episodes, each with a runtime of 40 minutes.
Single Papa Review
In Netflix’s Single Papa, a young man, after going through a divorce, proves everyone wrong by taking responsibility for an infant and breaking society’s stereotypes to adopt him. Although the series may seem obvious at first, I think it strikes the right balance of entertainment and drama, while incorporating social commentary, to deliver something quite light-hearted and enjoyable.
With an enjoyable (and a bit surprising) cast of characters, Single Papa is truly an enjoyable and crazy ride, and if you’re in the mood for something sweet and unserious, this one will turn out to be a quick and easygoing watch. I think the series balances all of its elements quite well, with Kunal Kemmu’s Gaurav a poster child for a man-baby whose sudden love for an abandoned baby makes viewers question his capabilities.
However, it’s a nice journey from being the idiotic Gaurav to the responsible one, and it feels genuine and heartfelt because Kemmu feels authentic and relatable every step of the way. He is a great choice for the role, as he plays the perfect blend of numskull and warm-hearted, and it’s the journey that feels enjoyable. Apart from Gaurav’s fight to keep baby Amul, the other subplots are enjoyable as well, including Namrata’s marriage to Goldie being on the line and Gaurav’s parents being completely against this adoption.
Manoj Pahwa, Ayesha Raza, Prajakta Koli and Ankur Rathee are perfectly cast as Gaurav’s family and acquaintances and bring all the laughs. It’s hilarious watching them interact with one another in their dysfunctional family. However, the best casting for this series is probably Dayanand Shetty as Parbat. The moment I realised that he was a manny, it made me cackle like no one’s business. Lastly, Neha Dhupia, the head of the adoption centre, Romilla Nehra, comes off as a very unrelatable social worker whose bias against men might be realistic in the adoption space, but her character is like nails against a chalkboard.
The biggest part of the series, other than the light-hearted entertainment, is the social commentary. I think it’s an important and interesting conversation that promotes adoption in a good light and makes you root for Gaurav every step of the way. Although some of the other social commentary (that I won’t get into) might feel a bit overwhelming and preachy, the series does its best to enmesh it into the story rather than it jutting out badly.
Some of the situations might also feel a bit unrealistic, especially Romilla clearly favouring one family over the other for no reason and borderline harassing them, but overall, it’s entertaining. The humour isn’t the most cerebral, but it fits the vibe of the story and is hilarious from time to time. Kemmu’s antics are enjoyable throughout, and baby Amul is adorable, so this one’s a good cookie in my book.
Final Thoughts
Single Papa is a good entertainer who doesn’t take himself too seriously but still does a good job delivering on the social commentary. It’s an easy watch that keeps you engaged throughout with its crazy antics, so that you remain entertained from start to finish. The short runtime, of course, helps.
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