Did Mona Singh take a dig at Khans romancing young women? Actress tells SRK, ‘Aap heroes Jawan banke baithe ho toh humein...’
Mona Singh has spoken about superstars romancing younger heroes during The Ba***ds of Bollywood preview event. She questioned how actresses like her might get sidelined for the same reason.
Last Updated: 09.54 PM, Aug 20, 2025
Mona Singh might have just taken a dig at Shah Rukh Khan at the recently held The Ba***ds of Bollywood preview event. Mona spoke to SRK about how superstars are left romancing younger actors. Through her jab, Mona might have hinted that actresses like her are unable to find leading actress roles. Here's everything that happened at the recently held event in Mumbai...
Shah Rukh Khan praises Mona Singh
Shah Rukh Khan, who had a segment at The Ba***ds of Bollywood preview, praised Mona Singh by recalling her from Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi Times. "Mera favourite show tha Jassi aur meri favourite thi Mona (Singh), aur mujhe aaj bhi lagta hai ki Mona jaisi koi nahi," SRK said, praising Mona Singh.
Shah Rukh Khan complains that Mona Singh plays mother on-screen too often
The superstar then went on to complain about how Mona is playing mother on-screen at her age. "Itni choti si umar ke andar bhi yeh mummy ka role kyun karti ho tum yaar," Shah Rukh Khan asked Mona, while also praising her performance in the roles.
Mona Singh calls out superstars for romancing younger actresses, hints that limits roles for other actresses
Prompt came her response, "Ab main kya bolu yaar," Mona said, adding, "Aap heroes Jawan banke baithe hue ho, toh kisi na kisi ko mummy ka role toh karna padega na! How will I get the younger roles?"
For the uninitiated, Mona plays the role of Lakshya's mother in The Ba***ds of Bollywood. The series will release on Netflix from September 18.
FAQs:
Q: When will The Ba***ds of Bollywood release on Netflix?
A: Netflix has announced The Ba***ds of Bollywood as one of its most anticipated 2025 releases in India. The series will be out on September 18.
Q: What is The Ba***ds of Bollywood about?
Q: The Ba***ds of Bollywood is Aryan Khan’s Netflix series that explores the high-octane world of Bollywood. The show blends drama, comedy, and mystery, focusing on the ambitions, rivalries, and glitz of the film industry.
Q: When will Shah Rukh Khan’s movie King release?
A: King was initially scheduled for an October 2026 release but may now be pushed to late 2026 or early 2027 due to a filming delay.
Q: Who is starring in Shah Rukh Khan’s film King?
A: King marks Shah Rukh Khan’s first on-screen collaboration with his daughter Suhana Khan, and is directed by Siddharth Anand.