Veteran actress Farida Jalal, known for her extensive career in the Indian film industry, recently shared her thoughts on Aryan Khan's directorial debut, "The Ba***ds Of Bollywood," a Netflix series that premiered on September 18, 2025. In an exclusive interview with Zoom, Jalal offered a candid review of the show, acknowledging Aryan's potential while suggesting areas for improvement.

Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, ventured into the world of directing with "The Ba***ds Of Bollywood," a satirical comedy exploring the inner workings and power dynamics of the Hindi film industry. The series features a cast including Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bambba, and Bobby Deol, and also includes appearances by Shah Rukh Khan, Emraan Hashmi and Ranveer Singh. The show quickly gained popularity, even being named IMDb's Most Popular Indian Series of 2025.

Farida Jalal, who has shared a special bond with Shah Rukh Khan through iconic films like "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" and "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai," extended a warm welcome to Aryan upon his entry into the film industry. When asked about "The Ba***ds Of Bollywood," Jalal responded, "I did. Theek tha, it was okay. He could have done it better, but accha toh tha". This translates to "It was okay, he could have done it better, but it was good." While acknowledging that the show was a good watch, she expressed her belief that Aryan possesses the potential to achieve even greater heights in his filmmaking journey.

"The Ba***ds Of Bollywood" presents a satirical take on the Hindi film industry, delving into the challenges faced by outsiders and the power struggles that define Bollywood. The story revolves around Aasmaan Singh, a rising star known for his attitude, who falls in love with Karishma, the daughter of megastar Ajay Talvar. As their relationship develops, Ajay attempts to sabotage Aasmaan's career, leading to a twist revealing Aasmaan as Ajay's illegitimate son. The series also features Anya Singh, Mona Singh, and Manoj Pahwa in pivotal roles.

While Farida Jalal's review suggests room for growth in Aryan Khan's directorial skills, she welcomes him to the film industry. In her interview with Zoom, she said, “Welcome home! Yahin ke toh hai, aur kahan jayenge?". This conveys her sentiment that Aryan belongs in the film industry.

Farida Jalal's recent projects include the web film "The Great Shamsuddin Family," which premiered on JioHotstar on December 12, 2025. She is also slated to appear in Vishal Bhardwaj's "O Romeo," scheduled for release on February 13, and starring Shahid Kapoor.