Karan Johar claims he saved Ranveer Singh’s career; the actor responds in ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ cameo

Aryan Khan made his directorial debut with the Netflix show ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood,’ which premiered on September 18, 2025. The series sparked widespread interest because of its plot, Aryan’s legacy in the film industry, and the star-studded cameos throughout. One particular moment featuring Ranveer Singh and Karan Johar has become a standout among viewers.

Tense encounter between Ranveer Singh and Karan Johar


In the show, Ranveer and Karan appear as themselves at a Bollywood party. Although they smile for the photographers, their dialogue reveals underlying tension. Ranveer arrives pretending to have a broken leg, using it as an excuse to drop out of Karan’s film. Johar tells him, “My movie rescued your struggling career,” to which Ranveer replies, “But my acting saved your film.” Many viewers believe this exchange subtly references ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,’ even though it’s not explicitly mentioned.

Star-studded cast and cameos

‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ stars Lakshya, Sahher Bambba, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh, Bobby Deol, Manoj Pahwa, Mona Singh, Rajat Bedi, Gautami Kapoor, and Manish Chaudhari in pivotal roles. It also has cameos by Bollywood biggies such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Karan Johar, Kareena Kapoor, and Ranveer Singh, among others. The show is now streaming on Netflix.