Mumbai, September 24, 2025 — Actress Anya Singh has publicly dismissed speculation suggesting she is the daughter of Shah Rukh Khan’s longtime manager, Pooja Dadlani. The rumours gained traction following the release of Aryan Khan’s directorial debut series, The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, in which Singh portrays the character of Sanya, a talent manager.
The confusion reportedly stemmed from a comment made by Shah Rukh Khan during the show’s preview event, where he drew a light-hearted comparison between Singh’s on-screen role and Dadlani’s real-life persona. “She’s very much like my Pooja,” Khan remarked, referring to Singh’s character. The statement, coupled with viral social media clips of their interaction, led to widespread speculation about a familial connection.
In an interview with Hindustan Times, Singh clarified the situation, stating, “It was surprising. I think people misunderstood when Shah Rukh sir compared me to Pooja, and I think there was a hiccup in translating it.” She added with a smile, “But I never denied it. I went with it. Our show is all about myths, so I thought, ‘Why bust all of them?’”
Singh also shared a candid moment from the show’s screening, where she met Pooja Dadlani and addressed the rumour directly. “I told her, ‘People think I am your daughter,’ and both of us just laughed about it. Neither of us was affected by it,” she said.
Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, The Ba**ds of Bollywood* has received positive reviews and sparked considerable online engagement. Singh expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work on the project, noting, “Shah Rukh sir knows my name today, and I only want to hug Aryan because of that.”
The series stars Lakshya as Aasmaan Singh, alongside Sahher Bambba, Bobby Deol, Mona Singh, Raghav Juyal, and Manoj Pahwa. It is currently streaming on Netflix.
