Manoj Pahwa Says He First Rejected Aryan Khan's Debut Series Before Joining After Reading Scripts

Overview

• Pahwa says he initially refused Aryan Khan’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood because the production would not share the script.
• He recounts that a week later he received four scripts privately and then signed on without an audition.
• Pahwa describes Aryan pushing him into unfamiliar choices, including frequent abusive language he had resisted.
• He recalls Shah Rukh Khan visiting the set to support the team and inviting cast and crew to Mannat.
• The series drew strong viewership on Netflix in 2025, and News18 reports it has been renewed for a second season.