Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, is making his directorial debut with the Netflix series, The Ba*ds of Bollywood, a satirical action comedy. The series is now premiering on September 18, 2025, and early reviews are generating buzz about Aryan's directorial talent and the show's unique take on the Hindi film industry.

The Ba*ds of Bollywood is a Netflix original, created, written, and directed by Aryan Khan, and produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment. The series features Lakshya Lalwani, Sahher Bambba, Bobby Deol, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh, Mona Singh, Gautami Kapoor, Manoj Pahwa, Rajat Bedi, Manish Chaudhari, and Arshad Warsi in key roles. It also includes special appearances by Bollywood A-listers like Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan and Karan Johar.

The series is described as a cheeky satire on the inner workings of Bollywood, offering an inside look at the glamour, nepotism, and controversies of the Hindi film industry. The Ba*ds of Bollywood mixes comedy, drama, romance, and ambition.

Early Reactions and Reviews

The first reviews of The Ba*ds of Bollywood are positive. According to sources, Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos watched the first two episodes and found it "very fun" and "very funny". Sarandos also lauded Aryan Khan as a "very good director".

Actor turned critic Kuldeep Gadhvi gave the series a 5-star rating, calling Aryan Khan a "magician" and the show "one of the finest Netflix series" he has seen. Gadhvi praised the explosive story and marvelous way it showcases Bollywood and presents the film industry.

Shah Rukh Khan has also shared his "honest review" of the series, calling it "very entertaining, wacky, and emotional". He also announced that he will be making a cameo appearance in the show.

Controversial Title

The show's title, The Ba*ds of Bollywood, has already sparked conversations due to its bold choice of words. The cast members have explained that the title is designed to spark intrigue and complements the layered narrative that Aryan Khan has created. Raghav Juyal explained that the stylization was deliberate for aesthetic reasons. Lakshya, who plays a central role, believes the title mirrors the world Aryan Khan has created for the series. Bobby Deol drew parallels with his own experience, stating that the title makes complete sense once you watch the show.

The Ba*ds of Bollywood marks Aryan Khan's first foray into direction and storytelling, making it one of the most anticipated originals on Netflix.