Aryan Khan to collaborate with HBO after The Ba***ds of Bollywood success? Here's what we know
Aryan Khan made his directorial debut with the Netflix series The Ba**ds of Bollywood*. Following its success, he is reportedly being approached by HBO, which is keen to collaborate with the director.
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Last Updated: 12.17 PM, Mar 05, 2026
Shah Rukh Khan's son, Aryan Khan, grabbed a lot of attention when he made his directorial debut with the Netflix series, The Ba**ds of Bollywood, which has helped establish him as a creator to watch. The series, which began with a sharp insider's view of the Hindi film industry, soon became one of the most talked-about streaming titles in the trade and producer circles. While fans are anticipating a second season, a report claimed that HBO’s US team has formally reached out to Aryan after viewing the show and expressed their interest in a collaboration.
Aryan Khan to work with HBO?
India Today has learnt that HBO’s US team has formally contacted Aryan after watching the series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood. Sources say the network was impressed by the show’s tone and writing and is now keen to collaborate. People familiar with the matter told the portal that HBO has approached Aryan to create and develop new series concepts for the network. The position being discussed is that of Creative Head and Creative Producer.
The source added, “Aryan has not committed to the proposal yet. But he has responded to the network, saying that he would like more clarity on their expectations before taking a call.”
The Ba***ds of Bollywood to have a season 2?
Rajat Bedi, who featured in a key role in the series, recently confirmed that The Ba**ds of Bollywood* Season 2 is in the works.
The Ba**ds of Bollywood* ends on a dramatic cliffhanger. Aasman (Lakshya) discovers that Ajay Talvar (Bobby Deol) is his biological father and questions his mother, Neeta Singh (Mona Singh). The finale hints that the next chapter may revolve around Neeta and Ajay’s relationship, while Aasman signs a contract with Ghafoor, leaving his Bollywood future uncertain.
Meanwhile, The Ba***ds of Bollywood stars Bobby Deol, Lakshya, Sahher Bambba, Raghav Juyal, Manoj Pahwa, Mona Singh, Manish Chaudhari, Anya Singh, Vijayant Kohli, Gautami Kapoor, and Rajat Bedi. The series also features cameos of SRK, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan, SS Rajamouli, Badshah, Disha Patani, SRK's manager Pooja Dadlani, and more.
Aryan Khan FAQs:
Q: What is Aryan Khan’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood about?
A: The series is a satirical take on the Hindi film industry, exploring themes of stardom, nepotism, ambition, and real-life Bollywood incidents.
Q: Where can I watch The Ba***ds of Bollywood?
A: The Ba***ds of Bollywood is streaming on Netflix.
Q: Who plays the lead role in The Ba***ds of Bollywood?
A: Lakshya plays aspiring actor Aasmaan Singh, who becomes an overnight star with his debut film in the story.