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What’s it really like to be a modern dad in today's India?

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Patricia Szilagyi
October 3, 2025

Comedian Kenny Sebastian opens up about fatherhood, emotional dads and the challenges of modern parenting in this honest and funny conversation on Love Matters.

Comedian Kenny Sebastian gets real about fatherhood, emotional dads, and the struggles of modern parenting in this episode of Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas. From his own relationship to his parents to the invisible "dad guilt" that many fathers feel, Kenny shares candid stories about raising a child, supporting his partner, and unlearning traditional ideas of masculinity. Discover why trying to be the "cool dad" can backfire, Kenny’s surprisingly effective trick to get a baby to sleep, and the parenting advice he wishes someone had given him. Honest, hilarious, and heartfelt, this conversation is a must-watch for dads, parents-to-be, and anyone curious about the realities of modern fatherhood.

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Love Matters with Leeza Mangaldas

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