Aryan Khan’s Directorial Debut Is A Bold Take on Bollywood

Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan is stepping into the entertainment world, not as an actor, but as a director. His first project, “The Ba\ds of Bollywood”\\, is a Netflix series that has already caught everyone’s attention with its trailer, released today. The project is produced by Aryan’s parents and aims to present a strong and realistic story about the film industry.

The series focuses on the life of Aasman, played by Lakshya, who was earlier seen in Kill. The character represents an outsider in Bollywood, someone who struggles to make his mark in a world dominated by star kids and nepotism. Despite facing several hurdles, Aasman slowly climbs the ladder of success, but not without dealing with jealousy, rivalry, and insecurities from others in the industry.

The trailer also highlights the dark realities of Bollywood, such as power struggles, politics, and hidden scandals. These themes give the series a sharp and bold edge, making it more than just a story about chasing stardom.

Adding more excitement, the trailer features a surprise cameo by Shah Rukh Khan himself, which appears right at the end and leaves a strong impact. Apart from this, the series is packed with celebrity cameos including Rajkummar Rao, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Arjun Kapoor, Disha Patani, Aamir Khan, rapper Badshah, and even director SS Rajamouli.

One particular scene showing Aamir Khan and Rajamouli in conversation has gone viral, with fans joking that the two are debating over who should direct Mahabharat.

“The Ba\ds of Bollywood”\\ is set to premiere on September 18, 2025, and is expected to spark wide discussions in the film industry and among fans.