Samriti Dhatwalia
Actress Aisha Ahmed shared her excitement and journey to landing a key role in Netflix’s comedy series Single Papa, recounting how the opportunity came to her while she was on the move for work. The veteran performer described the moment she received the life-changing call as “meant to be,” underscoring her instant connection with the project’s creative team.
A Call to Aisha
In an interview ahead of the series’ premiere, Ahmed said she was travelling for work when she got the call to join the cast of Single Papa. She recalled her first interaction with director Shashank Khaitan’s team, explaining that their initial conversation left a lasting impression on her. This positive first meeting played a big role in her decision to come on board.
About Aisha Ahmed’s Role
Ahmed is set to play a prominent and important character in the series, though specific details about her role have been kept under wraps. What she was eager to talk about was her experience working alongside Kunal Kemmu, who headlines the show. She described Kemmu as “genuinely so much fun to work with,” praising his supportive nature and the effortless energy he brought to every scene. The chemistry among the cast, she said, made the entire process feel seamless.
About Single Papa
Single Papa, which premiered on Netflix on December 12, also stars Manoj Pahwa, Dayanand Shetty, Prajakta Koli, Neha Dhupia and Ayesha Raza Mishra. The series centres on Gaurav Gehlot, a lovable “man-child” whose emotional growth has lagged behind his chronological age. In a bold move following his divorce, Gaurav decides to adopt a baby — a decision that sends his family into shock and sets off rich comedy and unexpected emotional moments as they all navigate what it means to parent and grow.
Ahmed, who has steadily built her career across films and web series, first debuted in Arjun Mukerjee’s 3 Storeys in 2018, and went on to feature in projects like Tum Bin 2 and the digital series Adulting. She has also led shows such as Balcony Buddies and appeared in the short film Clean, as well as the music video Nadaaniyan. Her evolving body of work reflects a versatility that she hopes Single Papa will further highlight.
With glowing reviews already building for the series, Ahmed’s role in Single Papa is poised to be another defining moment in her career — one she says continues to feel like destiny.