Single Papa revolves around Gaurav GG Gehlot, a laid back 30-year-old man-child whose comfortable lifestyle turns upside down when he decides to adopt a baby. This news comes as a major shock to his flamboyant and affectionate Indian family as they embark on a journey of confusion, comedy, and development as GG learns the mean-ing of being responsible.
Review
Single Daddy is a genre of story that is not less than a norm in Indian entertainment but Single Papa certainly seems to be an addition to the same genre. The drama is positioned in a modern North Indian setup to add to its contemporary look even in a conventional concept of an unsuspecting man becoming a parent. GG is leading a privileged life in Gurgaon with his businessman dad and loving mom with no worry of being an adult except to turn up in their workplace.
The story of Single Papa acquires further speed as GG shocks his family with the declaration of adopting a kid. This very scene sets the tone for comedy as well as the emotional content of the series. The series consists of six episodes and keeps the same light and simple approach while basing the comedy on real-life emotional issues.The story unwinds with GG being divorced by his wife, Aparna, citing that she has a child at home to take care of GG because he is like a child. This one-liner aptly portrays GG’s immaturity and paves the way for the show’s central irony. GG’s life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers a baby, later named Amul, in the back seat of his car.
Its adoption becomes a challenge to GG since his parents are very conservative, though his sister Namrata, or ‘Nammo,’ stands in his support. Her troubles in married life further expand the family’s drama without explicitly addressing the ordeals of an inter-caste union.
The plot of Single Papa thickens as GG starts his official adoption procedures and comes face to face with Romila Nehra, who turns out to be a tough-orphanage head. She finds GG to be an irresponsible, impulsive, and totally unsuitable father. Her disbelief in him forces him to work upon his weaknesses and bring about a change in his character.
The story properly blends action-comedy scenes involving diaper changes, parenting endeavors, and those that emotionally unfold to deal with societal prejudices against adoption and patriarch roles. The series is anchored by Kunal Kemmu with so much confidence and charisma. He has great comedic timing and has prevented the character GG from becoming caricaturized. He has been able to make the character vulnerable enough so that the emotional development of the character becomes engaging to watch.
It is supported by the cast so well, with Manoj Pahwa and Ayesha Raza injecting warmth and humor as GG’s parents. Prajakta Koli has been relatable and earthy in the character Nammo, and then there’s the serious and controlled performance by Neha Dhupia.
Dayanand Shetty has been quite distinctive in the character of Manny the male nanny. The series sometimes falters in its simplification of conflicts and the resolution of said conflicts. Certain elements of deeper psychological subject matters are merely grazed by the series. Despite this, the humor, performances, and warmth of the series make it successful despite some faults.
With upbeat Background Score music playing through the series, the series “Single Papa” comes off as comfort viewing with a “desi” touch. This series brings together the elements of Comedy, Emotions, and Unlikely Growth, which narrates the message that “Fatherhood might just turn out to be the Rapidest Route to Adulthood.”
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