Single Papa teaser: Kunal Kemmu shocks his traditional family by adopting a baby, launching a hilariously messy 'kalesh'

Netflix's Single Papa starring Kunal Kemmu, drops December 12, 2025. It's a family comedy about a divorced "man-child" adopting a child, shocking his traditional Indian family.

Kunal Kemmu in a still from Single Papa teaser

The first teaser for Netflix's new family comedy Single Papa has dropped, giving viewers a look at the Gehlot family's wonderfully chaotic life. The series, which stars Kunal Kemmu, will debut on the streaming service on December 12, 2025, and is expected to provide an entertaining mix of drama, comedy, and kalesh (family chaos in the desi style), according to the teaser.

Introducing Gaurav Gehlot

The teaser and announcement, featuring Kunal Kemmu as Gaurav Gehlot, or 'GG', introduce viewers to his character, whose humorous depiction of emotional growth reflects his ongoing journey. Soon after getting a divorce, GG's conventional "Great Indian Family" is taken aback by his hasty and unexpected choice to adopt a child. The teaser shows the family's shock at the self-proclaimed "man-child" becoming a single parent, especially the responses of Papa and Mummy Gehlot (Manoj Pahwa and Ayesha Raza, respectively), as well as his sister (Prajakta Koli).

The extended Gehlot clan is at the centre of the series' conflict, as they try to figure out how a father who supposedly still loses his socks intends to raise a whole human being. Amidst Kemmu's triumphant presentation of the baby in a cardboard box, the teaser deftly depicts the opposing emotions of his family members' mutual amazement, bewilderment, and grief.

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Dynamics of an Indian family

Kemmu as Gaurav Gehlot (GG) embodies the resolute and wonderfully bewildered single dad making the transition from man-child to man. Pahwa and Raza, along with Koli, create the stereotypical Indian family dynamic, complete with Mummy Gehlot's persistent anxiety over 'log kya kahenge', Papa Gehlot's attempts to trace the baby's ancestry to a specific region, and Sister Gehlot's biting wit.

Single Papa is created and co-produced by Ishita Moitra and Neeraj Udhwani. The film's executive producer is Shashank Khaitan, and he, together with Hitesh Kewalya and Udhwani, is responsible for directing the series.

Pure fun family entertainer

A "light, warm, family entertainer" is precisely what showrunner Khaitan was hoping for, and he couldn't wait to get back to his roots with this "pure fun and all heart" venture.

According to Kemmu, who plays the character Gaurav, "figuring out how to be a dad" was the part that was very meaningful to him because it reminded him that "parenting is trial and error and a whole lot of love."

Celebration of the Indian family

The series promises to be an approachable, feel-good family viewing that celebrates the lovely, chaotic, and colourful aspects that make an Indian family unique. Single Papa aims to communicate a message about the essence of family, which transcends blood ties and is marked by love, laughter, and unwavering support.

The series, a comedy exploration of unexpected parenthood and generational gaps, will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix starting December 12, 2025.

FAQs:

Q: When is the release date for Single Papa on Netflix?

A: Single Papa is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on December 12.

Q: Who plays the lead character, Gaurav Gehlot (GG), in Single Papa?

A: The lead character, Gaurav Gehlot (GG), a recently divorced "man-child" who impulsively adopts a baby, is played by actor Kunal Kemmu.

Q: Who are the main cast members of the Gehlot family in Single Papa?

A: The main cast members playing the Gehlot family include Kunal Kemmu as Gaurav Gehlot (GG), Manoj Pahwa as Papa Gehlot, Ayesha Raza as Mummy Gehlot, and Prajakta Koli as Sister Gehlot

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