Arshad Warsi reveals how he agreed to act in Aryan Khan's 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood'

Mumbai: Arshad Warsi's cameo as Ghafoor in Aryan Khan's The Ba***ds of Bollywood has left a lasting impression on the audience. The actor recently shared how he agreed to take up the role. 

Sitting down on the Figuring Out with Raj Shamani podcast, Warsi said that he did not think much before saying yes to Aryan. He stated that he was instantly ready. “Aryan called me to do The Ba***ds of Bollywood. I didn’t even think it. He wanted me to do something, barely a day or 2 days' job. I said I’m done, I’m doing it. Mujhe kuch sunne ki zaroorat nahi hai mujhe bas batado mujhe karna kya hai. He’s like ‘Sir, ek gangster ka role hai, who bails out the hero every time.’ I said, ‘done..I’m doing it!’” said the actor. 

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Further, the actor shared a moment he shared with Aryan that cemented his trust and admiration for him as a director. 

“When I went for the shoot, I asked him a very simple question…I said ki, ‘jo boat aa rahi hai jisme 4 mushkande blacks hai aur yeh kaha se aa rahi hai?’ He’s like, ‘Sir yeh Somalia se aa rahi hogi.’ Jaise maine suna yeh choti se boat 4 kaalon ke saath Somalia se aa rahi hai, mai samajh gaya yeh director kaisa hai. Maine kaha, done. So what I’m trying to say is that when you look at it as an actor, woh boat kahan se aa rahi hai is absolutely irrelevant," said Warsi. He added, "These are the directors that, when you know the story thoroughly, then you’re both on the same page. If you’re not, quietly listen to him." 

Warsi's words showcased his respect for Aryan as a director.

Meanwhile, in another interview, the actor confirmed the return of Ghafoor in the next season. The actor also stated that the size and length of the roles didn't really matter. 

“Doing small roles does work, not only for me but for anybody. Nawazuddin Siddiqui was in Munna Bhai MBBS in a small role. I personally feel it doesn’t matter. Do one scene, but do it so well that as an audience I can’t get my focus off you," said Warsi.