Single Papa through Aisha's lens

Single Papa

- Vidhi Santosh Mehta

Three days after Single Papa dropped on OTT, actor Aisha Ahmed is still processing the wave of emotion the show has stirred among viewers. Known for her grounded, relatable performances, Aisha plays Dr Shreya, a calm, nonjudgmental presence in a story that explores single parenting, relationships, and emotional responsibility without preaching. In an exclusive interview with The Free Press Journal, she speaks about unexpected audience reactions, working with Kunal Kemmu, trusting silences as an actor, and why fulfillment on set matters as much as applause outside it.

Q. It's been three days since Single Papa released. What's been the most unexpected reaction or message you've received so far?

A. One of the most unexpected reactions was a reel I came across just yesterday. It showed two very young kids, a brother and sister, I'm guessing, around five or six years old, sitting and crying while watching the last scene.

I know the show is emotional, and even while shooting that scene, all of us were tearing up. But seeing such young children not just watch the show, but connect with it emotionally, really touched me. They may not fully understand the social commentary, but they felt something, and that felt very special.