Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, is generating buzz with his directorial debut, "The Ba***ds of Bollywood," a satirical take on the Hindi film industry. The trailer, unveiled on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, features a scene that has particularly caught the attention of fans and media alike: a character behind bars being told, "Don't stress, people become more famous after going to jail". This dialogue, coupled with Aryan Khan's credit as the writer and director, has led to speculation that it's a self-deprecating joke referencing his own time in jail in 2021.
In October 2021, Aryan Khan was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) during a raid on a cruise ship off the coast of Mumbai. Although no drugs were found on him, he was booked under charges of possession, consumption, and conspiracy, with the NCB alleging his WhatsApp chats hinted at links with suppliers. He spent almost 25 days in Arthur Road Jail before being granted bail by the Bombay High Court. In May 2022, a Special Investigation Team (SIT) gave Aryan a clean chit, citing a lack of evidence.
The scene in "The Ba***ds of Bollywood" features Lakshya's character, Aasmaan Singh, in jail. A police officer tells him, "Tension nahi lene ka, andar ja ke log aur bhi famous ho jaate hai (Don't stress, people become more famous after going to jail)," followed by the credit "Written and Directed by Aryan Khan". This has been interpreted by many as Aryan Khan making light of his own experience.
Social media has been abuzz with reactions to the trailer, with many praising Aryan Khan's self-deprecating humor. Fans have lauded the young director for addressing his past with irony and wit. Some comments include: "Andar (Jail) jaake log aur bhi famous hojate hai And the Title Card “Written and Directed by Aryan Khan” Bro has Cooked VERY HARD," and "people become more famous after being locked up.. written and directed by ARYAN KHAN !! WHOS IDEA WAS THIS WOWW". Another fan commented, “Andar jake log or bhi famous ho jate hai best line h Aryan bhai you are killing the haters".
"The Ba***ds of Bollywood" promises a tongue-in-cheek look at the film industry, with the trailer featuring cameos from Bollywood stars like Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, and Karan Johar. The series stars Lakshya as Aasmaan Singh, an actor who aspires to be more than just a star. The series also features Sahher Bamba, Bobby Deol, Raghav Juyal, and others.
The series is produced by Gauri Khan and is set to stream on Netflix from September 18. The trailer has been described as entertaining but containing adult language, suggesting it is geared towards a mature audience.
