Aryan Khan on his confidence in The Ba***ds of Bollywood: 'If I don’t believe in the project... who will?'

Aryan Khan’s debut Netflix series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood is a hit. He is thrilled with its reception, discussed working with his father SRK, and plans to focus on writing two new projects next.

Aryan Khan on the sets of The Ba***ds of Bollywood (Courtesy: Netflix India/Instagram)

Filmmaker Aryan Khan has spoken out about the popularity of his Netflix series The Ba***ds of Bollywood and his future projects two months after its premiere. The seven-part satirical action-comedy, which deconstructs the film industry's inner workings, became a cultural touchstone after receiving widespread media attention and dominating internet debates.

Ensemble cast and plot summary

As he goes from struggling actor to famous and details his connection with the daughter of a superstar, Khan's series follows Aasman Singh (Lakshya Lalwani), a novice who navigates the underbelly of the industry. Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bambba, Bobby Deol, Mona Singh, Manoj Pahwa, and Lakshya are all part of the ensemble cast.

According to IMDb, Khan is the second most popular Indian director of 2025, a testament to the solid reputation he has established in the industry thanks to his debut.

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Working with Shah Rukh Khan

The young filmmaker discussed the reception of the series—which featured cameos from his father and superstar Shah Rukh Khan and spoofs of family friends—in a recent interview with GQ India.

Khan said, "He’s the easiest person to work with. He knows exactly what to do and how to do it. And when he’s on set, everyone else behaves exceptionally well," in response to a question regarding his work equation with his father.

Personal contribution

Beyond his main filmmaking tasks, Khan also revealed a personal contribution he made to the show. He noted, "Fun fact, in the show, when Salman Khan says, ‘What party? Bullshit party – that’s actually me."

The series stands out with its self-aware and incisive approach; it features a high-energy style. Khan emphasised his happiness with the audience's involvement as he reflected on the reception after the release.

Gratitude and self-belief

"I’m extremely grateful," he expressed. Khan went on to say, "As a creator, the biggest reward is people enjoying what you’ve poured your heart into. I did expect it to do well, and I’m not saying this out of arrogance but belief. If I don’t believe in the project, as the director, who will?"

The show's failure to "make waves" would have disappointed Khan, even though he had expected it. For viewers who consumed the entire series rapidly, he suggested a rewatch to catch the dense content: “If you binged it in the first week, you should rewatch it. There are jokes people miss because one punchline overlaps with the next.

Focus on new content creation

Khan has stated that writing, with the intention of creating fresh content, will be his next emphasis.

"I have two or three projects I want to develop, but nothing’s locked in yet. This year is about sitting down, writing, and shaping whatever comes after," he concluded.

The Ba***ds of Bollywood FAQs:

Q: What is Aryan Khan's next project after The Ba***ds of Bollywood?

A: Aryan Khan has confirmed that his immediate next focus is on writing and developing new material. He mentioned having "two or three projects" he wants to develop, stating that this year is dedicated to "sitting down, writing, and shaping whatever comes after."

Q: Did Shah Rukh Khan have a cameo in The Ba***ds of Bollywood?

A: Yes, Shah Rukh Khan had a brief cameo in the series. Director Aryan Khan commented on the experience, calling his father "the easiest person to work with" and noting that he "knows exactly what to do."

Q: What is The Ba***ds of Bollywood about?

A: The Ba***ds of Bollywood is a seven-episode satirical action-comedy series. It unpacks the machinery of the film industry by following Aasman Singh, a newcomer who navigates the industry's underbelly, charts his path to stardom, and details his relationship with a superstar's daughter.

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