Following the preview launch of "The Ba***ds of Bollywood," a video of Aryan Khan with friends has gone viral, generating significant buzz and anticipation for his directorial debut. The series, a satirical take on Bollywood, is set to stream on Netflix starting September 18, 2025.
The preview launch was a star-studded event, with Shah Rukh Khan hosting and introducing his son, Aryan, who addressed the media for the first time. Aryan admitted to being nervous, even scripting his speech on a teleprompter and jokingly noting that his father was there to help if he made any mistakes. He expressed that he has dedicated four years to this project.
"The Ba***ds of Bollywood" promises a mix of "glitz and grit," exploring the ambitions and egos within the film industry. The series features Lakshya in the lead role as Aasman Singh, an aspiring actor, alongside Sahher Bamba, who plays the daughter of a superstar. The cast also includes Bobby Deol, Manoj Pahwa, Mona Singh, Manish Chaudhari, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh, Vijayant Kohli, and Gautami Kapoor.
The preview offers glimpses of the series' tone, with dialogues that are both humorous and dramatic. One scene shows Lakshya's character entering prison, with a policeman remarking that people often become more famous after going inside. This line has been interpreted as a meta-joke referencing Aryan Khan's own past experiences.
Several Bollywood celebrities make cameo appearances in the series, including Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, and Karan Johar. Shah Rukh Khan is also rumored to appear in the final episode.
Aryan Khan has expressed his vision for the series, stating that he aimed to create a world that feels alive, where nothing is quite as it seems. He also acknowledged the dual nature of the audience's relationship with Bollywood, which involves both love and criticism, a sentiment he intends to reflect in his work.
Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, "The Ba***ds of Bollywood" is co-created by Bilal Siddiqi and Manav Chauhan, who also share writing credits with Aryan. The series is anticipated to provide a unique and stylized perspective on the inner workings of Bollywood.
