Mona Singh on playing mother of a 30-year-old in The Ba***ds of Bollywood: 'It’s the kind of role that challenged me'

Mona Singh played the mother of Lakshya's Aasmaan Singh in The Ba***ds of Bollywood. The actress opened up about her role and the series in a new interview.

Mona Singh, Lakshya in The Ba***ds of Bollywood

Aryan Khan, the son of Shah Rukh Khan, has released his debut directorial series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood in September 2025. The Netflix series has received a lot of love from both fans and critics. In the series, every character received love, and one of them was Mona Singh's Mrs Neeta Singh, who played the mother of Lakshya's Aasmaan Singh. In a new interview, Mona opened up about her role as well as the series.

Mona Singh on The Ba***ds of Bollywood

In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Mona Singh was asked about her role in The Ba***ds of Bollywood and where she would place the series among her body of work. She said that The Ba***ds of Bollywood has a special place in her journey. She said that every project she has done has taught her something, including Aryan Khan's series.

"The story, the twists, the way audiences connected with it — and seeing my Instagram fill up with memes and reactions — made it stand out. It’s the kind of role that challenged me in a really motivating way, surprised people, and gave me the joy of being part of something truly memorable. It’s definitely one of those projects I’ll always look back on fondly," she said.

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Explaining her role in The Ba***ds of Bollywood, Mona said that as an actor, it’s never really about age, it’s about the story and the character.

"Playing the mother of a 30-year-old on screen is just another facet of my journey. Honestly, it’s quite fun to explore different roles and relationships. At the end of the day, it’s the depth and authenticity you bring to a character that matters, not the numbers on your birthday cake," she shared.

About The Ba***ds of Bollywood

The Ba***ds of Bollywood is a Netflix series about an ambitious newcomer, Aasmaan Singh, trying to navigate the chaotic world of Bollywood. The story focuses on his rise to stardom, his rivalry with veteran superstar Ajay Talvar's daughter Karishma, and the drama, gossip and power struggles within the industry. The cast includes Lakshya Lalwani as Aasmaan, Sahher Bambba as Karishma, Mona Singh as Aasmaan's mother, and Bobby Deol as Ajay Talvar, with major Bollywood stars making cameos.

Mona Singh's work front

Mona Singh will be seen in Thode Door Thode Paas. It is a dramedy and will be released on ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium) on November 7, 2025. Apart from this, she will also be seen in Sunny Deol's Border 2, releasing in January 2026.

FAQs:

Q: What is the release date for the ZEE5 series Thode Door Thode Paas?

A: The ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium) original series Thode Door Thode Paas is set to premiere on November 7, 2025.

Q: Who are the main cast members in Thode Door Thode Paas?

A: The series features a stellar cast, including veteran actor Pankaj Kapur as the patriarch, Captain Ashwin Mehta. Mona Singh and Kunaal Roy Kapur also star in pivotal roles as his digitally-addicted children/relatives.

Q: Where can I watch Thode Door Thode Paas?

A: Thode Door Thode Paas is an original series and will be available for streaming exclusively on ZEE5 (OTTplay Premium).

Q: What is Aryan Khan’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood about?

A: The series is a satirical take on the Hindi film industry, exploring themes of stardom, nepotism, ambition, and real-life Bollywood incidents.

Q: Where can I watch The Ba***ds of Bollywood?

A: The Ba***ds of Bollywood is streaming on Netflix.

Q: Who plays the lead role in The Ba***ds of Bollywood?

A: Lakshya plays aspiring actor Aasmaan Singh, who becomes an overnight star with his debut film in the story.

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