'Single Papa': How Kunal Kemmu's personal experiences shaped his role
What's the story
Kunal Kemmu's latest web series, Single Papa, has been released on Netflix. In the show, he plays a man named Gaurav who wishes to adopt a child and raise it as a single parent. In a recent interview, Kemmu admitted that he got "slightly emotional" while filming certain scenes. He also shared that his real-life experiences as a father helped him connect with his character better.
Script appeal
Kemmu found the script of 'Single Papa' engaging
Speaking to Zoom, Kemmu said, "When we read the rest of the episodes, the first thing was that it is a page-turner." "I remember I finished one episode and then I picked the other episode, went through it and I just didn't stop because I wanted to know what's going to happen." "It was very easy-to-read...there were moments that made me slightly emotional."
Performance insight
Kemmu's real-life parenting experience influenced his performance
Kemmu also revealed that his own experiences as a father helped him in his role. He said, "The only added thing was that because I've been a parent, I had some memories of my own time when Inaaya (his daughter) was four or six months old." "That experience let me handle the child with care. Also, certain scenes, I could draw from true-life emotions that I had."
Wife's endorsement
Soha Ali Khan praised Kemmu's performance in 'Single Papa'
Kemmu's wife, actor Soha Ali Khan, also binge-watched the series and shared her thoughts on social media. She wrote, "It made my heart full...the story, the performances... You will laugh, you will cry and then you will laugh again. It has all the feels." The show also stars Manoj Pahwa, Ayesha Raza, Neha Dhupia, and Prajakta Koli.