Aryan Khan's directorial debut, The Ba*ds of Bollywood, has quickly gained global recognition, demonstrating strong performance among non-English TV titles on Netflix. The satirical comedy-drama, which premiered on September 18, 2025, has garnered positive reviews for Khan's direction, story, screenplay, and performances.
Within its debut week, The Bads of Bollywood secured the fourth spot on Netflix's global chart for non-English shows. Accumulating 2.8 million views in its first four days, the series trailed behind the Korean hit Bon Appétit, Your Majesty, Billionaires' Bunker, and The Dead Girls. Despite the shorter tracking window, the series managed to surpass fan-favorites like Wednesday* Season 1 in viewership.
The series has also achieved the top spot in several countries, including India, Bangladesh, the Maldives, Mauritius, Oman, Pakistan, and the United Arab Emirates. Additionally, the show is performing well in Australia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Sri Lanka.
The Ba*ds of Bollywood presents a satirical take on the Hindi film industry, following Aasmaan Singh, an outsider navigating the world of Bollywood. He deals with a film deal, a Karan Johar film, and a romance with his co-star. The series features Bobby Deol, Lakshya Lalwani, Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bambba, Anya Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Mona Singh, and Manish Chaudhari in key roles, along with cameo appearances by Bollywood stars.
Aryan Khan serves as the creator, director, and co-writer of the series. He drew upon his experiences and film education to craft the satirical narrative. The series is produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment.
Raghav Juyal, who plays Parvaiz in the series, initially had reservations about his character. However, after a discussion with Aryan Khan, he was convinced to take on the role. Khan expressed his faith in Juyal's ability to improvise and add his own charm to the character.
The show has been praised for its sharp script, dialogues, and references. Fans have also noted hidden connections to other films, such as Animal, adding another layer of enjoyment for viewers.
Aryan Khan has expressed his gratitude for the audience's response to the series. He acknowledged the love from around the world and emphasized that the story now belongs to the audience. He also credited Netflix for enabling the series to reach a global audience.
