The premiere of Aryan Khan's directorial debut, "The Ba***ds of Bollywood," on September 17, 2025, was a star-studded event. The Khan family, including Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan, Suhana Khan, and AbRam Khan, attended the premiere to support Aryan. Many other Bollywood celebrities were also present.
Among the attendees was comedian Samay Raina, whose choice of attire sparked considerable discussion. Raina wore a plain black t-shirt with the words "Say no to cruise" printed on it. This seemingly simple statement has been interpreted by some as a subtle jab at Aryan Khan, who was previously involved in a high-profile drug case in October 2021 following a raid on a cruise ship.
In 2021, Aryan Khan was arrested after the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) raided a rave party on the Cordelia Empress cruise ship. Although he was later cleared of all charges, the incident remains a sensitive topic and continues to be referenced in public discussions.
Raina's t-shirt has ignited fresh chatter online, with many questioning whether it was an intentional reference to Khan's past controversy or simply a coincidence. It is currently unknown whether the comedian intended to make a statement about the incident.
The premiere of "The Ba***ds of Bollywood" marked Aryan Khan's debut as a director. The series, which premiered on Netflix on September 18, 2025, is described as a satirical take on the Bollywood film industry. The show features Lakshay and Sahher Bambba in leading roles, along with a supporting cast including Bobby Deol, Manoj Pahwa, and Mona Singh. Aryan Khan also makes his debut as a singer in the series, collaborating with Diljit Dosanjh on a song.
The series is produced by Gauri Khan under the Red Chillies Entertainment banner. It revolves around Aasman Singh, an outsider trying to make his mark in Bollywood, and his relationship with the daughter of a superstar. The show promises to offer an entertaining and relatable look at the chaotic world of Bollywood.
Meanwhile, Samay Raina has faced controversy of his own. In August 2025, the Supreme Court criticized Raina and fellow comedian Ranveer Allahbadia for making inappropriate comments about disabled people during a stand-up comedy show. The court directed them to issue a public video apology on their social media platforms.
