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Kunaal Roy Kapur Reveals How Social Media Algorithms Hacked Our Brains

Kunaal Roy Kapur believes social media algorithms have fundamentally changed how our brains work. His new series explores this through a family's digital detox experiment. The show follows a modern family packing away gadgets to rediscover each other. It premieres on ZEE5 this November with a cast including Mona Singh and Pankaj Kapur.

Key Points: Kunaal Roy Kapur Says Social Media Algorithms Hack Human Brain

  • Series explores a family's digital detox experiment without gadgets
  • Kunaal Roy Kapur admits shooting made him rethink phone relationship
  • Mona Singh says show reminds us to disconnect to truly connect
  • Story transports viewers to era when conversations didn't need Wi-Fi
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Kunaal Roy Kapur: Social media algorithms have truly hacked human brain

Actor Kunaal Roy Kapur discusses how social media algorithms control our minds in new series 'Thode Door Thode Paas', premiering November 7 on ZEE5.

Kunaal Roy Kapur: Social media algorithms have truly hacked human brain
"Social media algorithms have truly hacked the human brain - Kunaal Roy Kapur"

Mumbai, Nov 1

Actor Kunaal Roy Kapur, who is gearing up for his upcoming streaming series ‘Thode Door Thode Paas’, has said that in the age of information and the Internet, social media algorithms have taken the control of the human mind.

The trailer of the series was unveiled recently, and it offers a glimpse into a modern family’s bold social experiment, as they pack away their gadgets, transform their home with a vintage touch, and set out to rediscover each other beyond the screens. The fun family challenge soon turns into a rollercoaster of withdrawal, chaos, and laughter.

Kunaal Roy Kapur, who essays the role of Kunal Mehta in the show, said in a statement, “The concept instantly clicked with me. Social media algorithms have truly hacked the human brain. We all know what it’s like to be glued to our screens, and this story captures that truth with warmth and wit. It’s entertaining, funny, and emotional, never preachy. Shooting this series genuinely made me rethink my own relationship with my phone! I’m excited for audiences everywhere to experience it on ZEE5”.

As the story unfolds, the OTT series transports viewers back to an era when conversations were heartfelt, patience came naturally, and family time didn’t need Wi-Fi.

Talking about the show, Mona Singh, who plays the role of Simran Mehta, said, “The show is so relevant to our everyday lives. We’re all guilty of reaching for our phones before reaching for a conversation. What I love about ‘Thode Door Thode Paas’ is how it uses humour and emotion to remind us that sometimes, the best way to connect is to disconnect. Working with Pankaj ji and Kunaal felt like being part of a real family”.

Produced by Manish Trehan, Guneet Dogra, and Shreyas Kabadi, and directed by Ajay Bhuyan, the show also stars Pankaj Kapur, Ayesha Kaduskar, Sartaj Singh and Gurpreet Saini in pivotal roles.

The series is set to premiere on November 7, 2025, only on ZEE5.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Algorithms know us better than we know ourselves. I open Instagram for 5 minutes and suddenly it's been an hour. Kunaal is absolutely right about this digital addiction problem.
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Arjun K
While I agree with the sentiment, I feel this topic has been explored many times before. Hope this series brings something fresh to the table rather than just repeating the same "phones are bad" narrative.
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Sarah B
As someone who moved to India recently, I notice this is a global issue but feels particularly intense here. Everyone from grandparents to kids seems glued to their screens during family gatherings.
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Meera T
My family tried a no-phone Sunday last month and it was surprisingly difficult! The first hour was pure anxiety, but by evening we were actually talking and laughing like old times. More families should try this.
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Vikram M
Pankaj Kapur and Mona Singh together? That's reason enough to watch! The concept is timely and relevant to every Indian household today. Hope it delivers the message without being too preachy.

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