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Aryan Khan is making his directorial debut with The Ba***ds of Bollywood, a bold new Netflix...
Read More Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan is officially stepping into the spotlight—but not as an actor. The star kid is making his highly anticipated directorial debut with the upcoming Netflix series The Ba***ds of Bollywood. Announced at the Next on Netflix event in February 2025, the series promises a bold, irreverent take on the inner workings of the Indian film industry.
While initial speculation swirled around who would join the cast, it’s now being reported that Bobby Deol and Raghav Juyal are on board. But fans expecting them to reprise their usual villainous personas are in for a surprise—this time, they’re flipping the script. According to Bollywood Hungama, neither Deol nor Juyal will be playing antagonists in the series.
In fact, their casting was a conscious decision to defy expectations. “It’s a deliberate creative choice to cast Bobby and Raghav against type," a source revealed. “They’ve recently made strong impressions as brooding, intense villains—Bobby in Animal and Aashram, and Raghav in Kill.
Aryan wanted to tap into a completely different energy and showcase a side of them audiences haven’t seen before." The source also hinted at an unexpected chemistry between the two actors, adding that Aryan Khan is bringing out never-seen-before facets of both performers. The buzz around the project kicked off with a witty and candid father-son moment.
Shah Rukh Khan unveiled the title in a quirky announcement video during Netflix’s February event. Describing the show in trademark SRK flair, he called it: “The biggest, baddest, bravest, wackiest, funniest, cheekiest, maddest, filmiest show on earth." Produced by Gauri Khan under the Red Chillies Entertainment banner, The Ba***ds of Bollywood is a fictional, self-aware dramedy set in the high-octane, unpredictable world of Indian cinema.
The official synopsis reads: “An ambitious outsider and his friends navigate the larger-than-life yet uncertain world of Bollywood. The series blends self-aware humor with a high-stakes narrative — and promises a host of unforgettable cameos, blockbuster thrills, and an adventurous ride into the world of Indian cinema." With Aryan Khan at the helm, expectations are sky-high.
Known for keeping a low public profile, Aryan has quietly honed his storytelling skills behind the scenes. His first major project already signals a bold, unconventional vision—something that both embraces and satirizes the glitz and chaos of the industry he was born into. While Netflix has yet to confirm an official release date, reports suggest the series is targeting an early June 2025 premiere, strategically placed just after the IPL season to maximize viewership.
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