Aryan Khan's 'The Bads of Bollywood' Divides Audience Opinions

In the series, Bollywood fans are excited as Aryan Khan brings together a star-studded cast, from Ranveer Singh to Karan Johar. Tollywood fans also had something to cheer about, as superstar director S.S. Rajamouli made a cameo that has already amazed viewers. A scene debating whether idli or vada pav is better even went viral, showing the quirky side of the show.

Watching The Bads of Bollywood feels like opening a gift that initially seems promising but ends up feeling heavier than anticipated. Aryan Khan, son of Shah Rukh Khan, makes his directorial debut with this Netflix series. It starts with Genz dialogues and notable cameos, which give you hype every ten minutes, but as it progresses, the runtime becomes too long, making the later episodes feel slow and dragged out.

The series is a satire of Bollywood, addressing nepotism, industry practices, and film criticism. Some performances stand out; Raghav Juyal delivers a decent performance, but others, like Bobby Deol, fail to make an impact. Talented actors such as Mona Singh, who is popular for playing the Kareena Kapoor sister role in 3 Idiots, and Gautami Kapoor are underused, leaving parts of the story feeling wasted. While the writing has its moments, the narrative loses focus in the later episodes.

The finale disappoints; satire fades, humor is scarce. Some praise Aryan Khan’s wit, others criticize the pacing, uneven story, and weak ending.