**Anya Singh Defends Aryan Khan Amid Ghost-Director Rumors Surrounding *The Bads of Bollywood***
*By Apoorva Rastogi | Sep 24, 2025, 01:55 PM*
Actor Anya Singh, who recently starred in Aryan Khan’s directorial debut *The Bads of Bollywood*, has come forward to defend him amid circulating rumors questioning his directorial abilities. Speaking to Hindustan Times, Singh emphasized the hard work and dedication Khan invested in the project, stating that he truly deserved the praise he has received.
“I feel people just want an opportunity to bring another person down,” Singh commented, addressing the social media speculation that Khan may have employed a ghost director for the series.
**Dedication Behind the Scenes**
Singh praised Aryan Khan’s tireless commitment throughout the production. “He has worked really hard on this project. From 7 in the morning to 11 pm, his energy never dropped. You never saw him sigh. He was always smiling and so focused,” she said.
She further noted that Khan had the option to hire veteran technicians but deliberately chose to collaborate with a team of young writers and directors of photography, showcasing his trust and belief in emerging talent.
**Secrets Around the Climax**
In an interesting revelation, Singh shared that the cast was kept in the dark about the show’s climax until the very day of shooting. “We never read the climax. We were narrated the climax on the day of the shoot. For months, we didn’t know what it was,” she explained.
Only three senior cast members—Mona Singh, Bobby Deol, and Manoj Pahwa—were aware of the ending, along with Aryan Khan and the writers Bilal Siddiqui and Manav Chauhan.
**Reception of *The Bads of Bollywood***
Aryan Khan’s directorial debut has been met with critical acclaim and a positive response from audiences. The series boasts an ensemble cast including Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, and Sahher Bambba. Additionally, it features notable cameo appearances by Bollywood heavyweights such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Karan Johar, Ranbir Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh.
*The Bads of Bollywood* is currently streaming on Netflix, attracting a growing fanbase and sparking conversations around its fresh storytelling and production approach.
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