Anya Singh Dismisses Claims of ‘Ghost Director’ for Aryan Khan’s ‘The Bads of Bollywood’

In a powerful and candid defense of her director, actress Anya Singh has stepped forward to unequivocally rubbish persistent social media claims that a “ghost director” was responsible for the highly acclaimed Netflix series, The Ba*ds of Bollywood. The show, which marks Aryan Khan’s much-anticipated directorial debut, has been met with widespread positive reviews, but a segment of online chatter has attempted to downplay his creative credit. Anya Singh, who delivers a standout performance as Sanya in the series, is having none of it.

Speaking to a leading media outlet, Singh addressed the speculation head-on, attributing it to a general tendency among people to “bring another person down.” She firmly stated that such claims are baseless and a disservice to the immense hard work and dedication Aryan poured into the project. Singh’s testimony offers a rare, on-the-ground glimpse into the reality of the show’s production and paints a vivid picture of Aryan’s hands-on approach.

“He is so deserving of every good thing everyone is saying about him,” Anya emphasized. She detailed Aryan’s tireless work ethic, recalling his unwavering focus and energy on set, often working from “7 in the morning to 11 PM.” She highlighted his professionalism and positive demeanor, noting, “You never saw him sigh. He was always smiling and so focussed.”

Beyond the long hours, Singh praised Aryan’s courageous vision and his choice to work with a young, dynamic team. She pointed out that with his background, he could have easily surrounded himself with seasoned veterans, but instead, he placed his trust in fresh talent, including young writers and directors of photography. “He is a young guy who stuck by his vision. It was very brave of him to do this,” she said. Singh explained that Aryan was fully aware of the public scrutiny he would face but never once wavered in his creative decisions, a quality she deeply admires.

The actress also shed light on one of the series’ most talked-about elements: its shocking climax. She revealed that Aryan, in a move that speaks to his creative control and desire for genuine on-screen reactions, kept the ending a closely guarded secret from most of the cast. “We never read the climax. We were narrated the climax on the day of the shoot. For months, we didn’t know what the climax was,” she shared. This detail further cements the notion of Aryan’s total command over the narrative and his unique directorial style.

Singh’s forceful statements serve as a significant validation for Aryan Khan, whose directorial debut has been praised for its sharp satire and meta-commentary on the film industry. By sharing her personal experience and witnessing his dedication firsthand, Anya Singh has effectively dismantled the online narrative, reinforcing that the credit for The Ba*ds of Bollywood rightly belongs to its director, Aryan Khan.