Mumbai, September 24, 2025: In a twist that could’ve been scripted for the screen, actress Anya Singh found herself at the center of a curious rumour, one that blurred the lines between reel and real. With Aryan Khan’s directorial debut *The Ba***ds of Bollywood* stirring up chatter online, it wasn’t just the show’s punchy dialogues and meme-worthy scenes grabbing attention.
A viral clip featuring Shah Rukh Khan comparing Anya’s character to his longtime manager, Pooja Dadlani, sparked speculation that the actress might actually be her daughter.
Anya Singh in The Ba***ds of Bollywood The truth? Not quite.
Anya plays ‘Sanya,’ a sharp-tongued manager to aspiring actor Aasmaan Singh (Lakshya) in the series. At the show’s preview, SRK jokingly remarked that Anya Singh reminded him of Pooja, which was enough for the internet to run wild with theories. But instead of shutting it down, Anya chose to ride the wave. “Our show is about myths,” she said in an interview, “so I thought, why not let people believe one more?”
Her response wasn’t just clever, it was on-brand. The series itself explores the illusions and eccentricities of the film industry, and Anya’s off-screen moment added another layer to the narrative. When she met Pooja Dadlani at the screening, the two laughed off the rumour, proving that not every viral moment needs a serious rebuttal.
Aryan Khan’s debut project has already drawn attention for its ensemble cast, including Bobby Deol, Mona Singh, Sahher Bambba, Raghav Juyal, and Manoj Pahwa. But it’s Anya Singh who’s emerged as an unexpected breakout, thanks to both her performance and the buzz around her off-screen identity.
Whether the rumour was a case of mistaken identity or just internet imagination running wild, it’s clear that *The Ba***ds of Bollywood* is doing more than telling a story, it’s creating one.
