Manoj Pahwa opens up about creative clashes with Aryan Khan on 'The Bads of Bollywood'

Entertainment Dec 18, 2025

Manoj Pahwa, who stars in Aryan Khan's directorial debut The Bads of Bollywood, recently shared in an interview that he wasn't comfortable with the amount of abusive language in the script.
Aryan encouraged him to trust the process, assuring him that Shah Rukh Khan had already approved everything.

Navigating bold choices and big moments

Pahwa also raised concerns about a line he felt was disrespectful toward Shah Rukh Khan.
Aryan stood by his choice, explaining it was important for his character and had SRK's approval.
Despite these differences, Pahwa went along with Aryan's vision.
The series itself—starring Bobby Deol and Mona Singh—dives into the gritty side of Bollywood and has just been named IMDb's most popular Indian series of 2025.