Mona Singh plays the role of Babli Didi, the leader of the sand mafia in Subedaar, and is challenging her skills as the film releases on March 5.
Mona Singh steps into a role she says she has never played before. In Suresh Triveni’s Subedaar, she plays Babli Didi, a sand mafia boss who keeps Anil Kapoor’s character under constant pressure.
Singh says this role pushed her out of her comfort zone, from appearance and demeanor to accent and attitude. She also says that the character drives the story and doesn’t leave much room for anyone to relax.
Mona Singh as sand mafia leader Babli Didi in Subedaar
According to OTTplay, Singh recalled her reaction when Triveni called her and told her about the offer. My first thought was “Arey baap re! Yeh kya de diya mujhe?” (Oh my God! What have you given me?) She says she wanted a character with flaws and a real challenge, and Bubbly Diddy delivers on that.
Singh describes the role as “full of surprises” and “a little bit eccentric,” while also demanding in ways she didn’t expect.
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Singh says she worked on perfecting the accent and mannerisms needed for a character rooted in the Indian heartland. She adds that the role stayed with her even after filming. The actor also points out how Babli Didi constantly disrupts the life of Kapoor’s character, Subedar Ji. “Aur maine Subedaar Ji ko dukhi kar rakha haipuri picture mein” (And I kept Subedaar Ji disturbed throughout the entire film), she says, underscoring how much chaos her character brings to the story.
Subedaar release date and cast details
Subedaar stars Anil Kapoor as Subedaar Arjun Maurya and Radhika Madan as Shyama, with Singh in the role of Babli Didi. The cast also includes Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik and Khushboo Sundar. Suresh Triveni is directing the film, which is produced by Abundantia Entertainment, Opening Image Films and Anil Kapoor Film and Communication Network. The film will premiere worldwide on Amazon Prime Video on March 5, 2026.For Singh, Bubbly Diddy’s appeal came from playing an unapologetically flawed character. She describes the part as demanding and fun. With a character she says is unpredictable, she hopes the audience will see a side of her they haven’t seen before.
