Actor Dayanand Shetty, popularly known as Daya, is set to showcase his versatility as a “manny” in the upcoming series “Single Papa.” He expresses excitement about playing a character filled with warmth and love.
About the Character
Dayanand portrays Parbat Singh, who will care for Gaurav Gehlot’s soon-to-be-adopted son, Amul. He shares, “He’s a character unlike anything I’ve played so far. It’s very special to be able to play a character with so much warmth and love.”
He emphasizes that his role “captures the idea that gender should never limit the roles people take on in society.” He elaborates, “Women can be caretakers and CEOs. Men can be crime-solving detectives and be your child’s nanny. Parbat doesn’t care what people think; he knows how to do his job, and he does it better than anyone else around, and he prides himself on it.”
Star-Studded Cast and Storyline
“Single Papa” features an impressive cast, including Manoj Pahwa, Kunal Kemmu, Prajakta Koli, Neha Dhupia, and Ayesha Raza Mishra. The series follows Gaurav Gehlot, a lovable man-child whose emotional maturity can best be described as a “work in progress.”
His unexpected decision to adopt a baby right after his divorce shocks his family, leading them to briefly consider rebooting him. The series promises unprecedented kalesh as the Gehlots scramble to understand how a man who still misplaces his socks plans to raise a child.
Premiere Date
“Single Papa” is set to premiere on December 12 on Netflix.
Daya’s Career Highlights
Dayanand is well-known for his role as Senior Inspector Daya in India’s longest-running television police procedural, CID, and was inducted into the Gold Awards Hall of Fame in 2018.
In films, he was recently seen in “Singham Again,” directed by Rohit Shetty. This film boasts a stellar cast, including Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Tiger Shroff, Arjun Kapoor, and Jackie Shroff. It marks the fifth installment of Shetty’s Cop Universe franchise.