Actor Kunal Kemmu, preparing for the release of his upcoming streaming series ‘Single Papa,’ recently shared insights on how fatherhood influenced his portrayal of the character.
During promotional discussions for the show, Kunal expressed that being a father provided him with a unique edge in understanding his role. He mentioned that without his own experiences, he would have had to rely on the perspectives of others. “Being a father, I’ve had the edge. If I wasn’t, then I would have to draw from others’ experiences and lives and imagine what it would feel like. But here I had my own experiences to draw from. I remembered what it felt like to hold a baby for the first time or like the other things that happen,” he stated.
Kunal is married to Soha Ali Khan, and together they have a daughter named Inaaya. He pointed out that the series’ writing also reflects real parental experiences, highlighting that the writers, Sheetha and Neeraj, contributed their own insights as a couple.
“When I spoke to them, I was like, ‘These are such beautiful moments.’ They shared that they had planned the show some time ago, but only began writing it a year and a half after becoming parents. Their personal experiences gave them a different perspective in the writing process,” he explained.
He further emphasized the collaborative nature of the project, noting that director Shashank is also a father. “We had all these parents who had their own experiences, and they kind of all came together to write, direct, and act in this show. I really hope that after all of this, it’s a show that families can watch together, resonate with, and enjoy.”
Produced by Aditya Pittie and Samar Khan under the Juggernaut Productions banner, ‘Single Papa’ is set to stream on December 12, 2025, on Netflix.