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Kunaal Roy Kapur Reveals Why Generations Are Living in Isolated Bubbles

Kunaal Roy Kapur opens up about how both young and old generations are living in their own isolated worlds. He reflects on how technology has changed our ability to be comfortable with boredom and genuine interaction. The actor admits his own dependence on smartphones for work and personal connections. His new show explores these themes through a family that gives up modern technology to live like in the 1970s and 80s.

Key Points: Kunaal Roy Kapur on Generational Bubbles and Technology Dependence

  • Kunaal believes modern technology prevents genuine human interaction between generations
  • He recalls how being comfortable with boredom led to pursuing interests
  • The actor admits leaving his phone feels like losing a limb in today's world
  • His new show explores family life without technology in nostalgic setting
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Kunaal Roy Kapur: Feel younger, older generations today are living in isolated bubbles

Actor Kunaal Roy Kapur discusses how technology creates generational isolation and why his new show explores living without modern devices in nostalgic 70s-80s setting.

Kunaal Roy Kapur: Feel younger, older generations today are living in isolated bubbles
"I feel both the younger and older generations today are living in isolated bubbles - Kunaal Roy Kapur"

Mumbai, Nov 6

Actor Kunaal Roy Kapur, who stars in a show “Thode Door Thode Paas” in which a family gives up technology to live like it's the 1970s and 1980s, says feels both the younger and older generations today are living in isolated bubbles.

Kunaal said: We were all more comfortable being bored when we were growing up. That led us to pursue interests, and left more time for human interaction. I feel both the younger and older generations today are living in isolated bubbles. If people can just learn to straighten their necks and look up.. out into the world , look at each other again that would be wonderful. "

Talking about the idea of living without technology, he said it would be a near-impossible challenge in modern times, he said: "Quite impossible for anyone today. We feel so anxious if we even leave our phone at home, it's like we are lost or without a limb."

"It's what connects us to work, personal life, entertainment, so being cut off from all forms would be very challenging. It would really demand a reimagining of one's life and how you spend your time."

Asked what he would miss the most and what he might enjoy rediscovering, Kunal shared: "I think my phone. As a freelance actor, it's where your work comes from. waiting for the phone to ring with news of a good project... It's how I communicate with family and friends, so definitely the phone."

He added: "I think spending time reading books, taking photographs or drawing, even cooking. I do these things, but without any distractions I would do a lot more."

The show also stars Pankaj Kapur and Mona Singh. The upcoming slice-of-life dramedy series is all set to premiere digitally on November 7.

The show, which will be streaming on ZEE5, is set against a warm, nostalgic backdrop, the series takes viewers back to a time when conversations were genuine, patience was a virtue, and family time didn't need Wi-Fi.

Thode Door Thode Paas serves as a timely reminder that sometimes, stepping away from screens can bring people closer. The show is produced by Manish Trehan, Shailesh Sanghvi, Nailesh Gada, and directed by Ajay Bhuyan.

'Thode Door Thode Paas' will stream on ZEE5 from November 7.

- IANS

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Rohit P
As someone who grew up in the 90s, I miss those days when we actually played outside instead of staring at screens. Kunaal is absolutely right about learning to be bored - that's when creativity happens!
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Sarah B
Interesting perspective, but I feel this romanticizes the past too much. Technology has connected me with family across India and helped my small business grow. It's about balance, not complete rejection.
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Arjun K
The anxiety he mentions about leaving phone at home is so real! 😅 I once forgot my phone and felt completely disconnected from the world. Maybe we should try digital detox weekends like they show in this series.
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Meera T
My family started having "no phone dinners" and the difference is amazing. We actually talk about our day instead of scrolling through reels. Looking forward to watching this show with my parents!
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David E
As an expat living in India, I see this phenomenon everywhere. The rapid digital adoption has created these bubbles he mentions. But the warmth of Indian family culture still shines through when people put their devices down.

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