Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, is making headlines again, this time not for his lineage, but for his own achievement as he bagged the Best Debutant Director of the Year award at the NDTV Indian of the Year 2025 event held in New Delhi on Friday. The prestigious award recognizes Khan's work on his debut directorial series, "The Ba***ds of Bollywood," which premiered on Netflix in September.
Adding to the celebratory atmosphere, Aryan Khan's grandmother, Savita Chhibber, has expressed immense pride in her grandson's accomplishment. Sources indicate she was "so proud" of Aryan's achievement. Aryan was accompanied by his grandmother, Savita Chhibber, to the awards ceremony.
During his acceptance speech, which has been widely circulated on social media, Aryan dedicated the award to his mother, Gauri Khan. He humorously acknowledged his love for awards, much like his father, but emphasized that this particular recognition was for his mother, thanking her for her guidance. He playfully stated that he expected to be scolded "a little less" upon returning home. He also expressed gratitude to the cast, crew, and Netflix for their faith and support.
"The Ba***ds of Bollywood," produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, features an ensemble cast including Lakshya Lalwani, Bobby Deol, Mona Singh, and Raghav Juyal. The series offers a satirical look into the inner workings of the Hindi film industry, exploring themes of ambition, celebrity culture, and power dynamics. Upon its release, the series quickly gained popularity, becoming one of the most discussed Indian shows of the year. It secured the title of IMDb's #1 Most Popular Indian Series of 2025 and dominated Netflix India's Top 10.
Khan's directorial debut has been lauded for its sharp humor and confident storytelling. His unique vision has not only earned him critical acclaim but also positioned him as a promising new voice in Indian entertainment. He became the youngest director and the only web-series filmmaker to be featured in IMDb's Top 10 Directors of 2025.
Aryan Khan's choice to step behind the camera marks a distinct path from his father's on-screen legacy. While he acknowledges his father's influence, he is determined to carve his own identity in the industry. In a previous interview, Aryan shared his experience of being a director and how different it was from his previous work as a fashion creative and entrepreneur. His journey is closely followed by industry insiders and fans alike, as he navigates the balance between his heritage and his personal creative aspirations.
