Aryan Khan's debut directorial project, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, has been generating significant buzz, and the first look video doubled up the excitement. Here's how the fans are reacting to it.

The Ba***ds of Bollywood marks the directorial debut of Shah Rukh Khan's son, Aryan Khan. The first look video has been unveiled, and it received praise from fans on social media. The video opens with Aryan delivering a Mohabbatein dialogue, which was done by his father. He also channelled DDLJ's Shah Rukh Khan and said, "picture toh saalo se baaki lekin show ab shuru hoga." As the first look drops, here's how fans are reacting to it.
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On X, fans shared their first reactions to the first look of Aryan Khan's The Ba***ds of Bollywood. Some praised Aryan's acting as it mirrors Shah Rukh Khan's style, while others showered love on his way of delivering dialogue.
One fan said, "The legacy really does run in the genes!" Another commented, "What a superb style of announcement of #TheBadsOfBollywood . The announcement video is just wow, the style of @iamsrk And then the appearance of #AaryanKhan it can't be different and better and aaryan khan is looking very good and confident...looking forward."
"Aryan Khan isn’t even trying, yet his walk, his voice, and his screen presence feel like SRK 2.0 in motion. The calm arrogance, the effortless aura, the way he carries himself –You can literally see the legacy flowing in him," said another.
One fan said, "he’s the best nepo kid in bwood. just from the teaser itself, he’s already showing his skills. he truly has immense acting talent . bro act in films, you have got unreal AURA."
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The first look teaser has been described as lively, irreverent and fun - hinting at a fresh perspective on one of Bollywood's most famous and critically acclaimed tropes. Sharing the clip, Netflix wrote: “Zyaada hogaya? Aadat daal lo. The Ba**ds of Bollywood Preview will be out on August 20 (sic).”
Aryan’s voiceover set the mood as he said, “Bollywood - jisse aapne saalon se pyaar bhi kiya aur vaar bhi kiya, main bhi wohi karunga, bohot saara pyaar aur thoda sa vaar.”
On the other hand, reviewing the series Shah Rukh said, "Its very good. You all see and decide. but its very entertaining and wacky and emotional. Honest review." He also added, "That was very endearing and funny."
Meanwhile, The Bads of Bollywood, co-created by Bilal Siddiqi and Manav Chauhan, features cameos from the industry, including Bobby Deol, Ranbir Kapoor, Salman Khan and Karan Johar. The series is scheduled to release in 2025.
Backed by Red Chillies Entertainment, the preview of The Ba***ds of Bollywood will be released on August 20.
Q: What is Aryan Khan’s Netflix series The Ba**ds of Bollywood about?
A: The series follows an ambitious outsider and his friends as they navigate the larger-than-life yet unpredictable world of Bollywood, blending humour with high-stakes drama.
Q: When will the preview of The Ba**ds of Bollywood be released?
A: Netflix will reveal the first look on August 20.
Q: Is The Ba**ds of Bollywood Aryan Khan’s directorial debut?
A: Yes, the Netflix series marks Aryan Khan’s debut as a director.
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