How Rajat Bedi's Jaraj served inspiration for Aryan Khan as The Ba***ds of Bollywood debut director
Aryan Khan marked his directorial debut with The Ba***ds of Bollywood, which saw some of the biggest cameos from the Hindi film industry.
Last Updated: 06.27 PM, Oct 03, 2025
Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan made his grand debut as a director with The Ba***ds of Bollywood, which has been trending on OTT for a while now. Interestingly, the most overlooked character of the show - that of Rajat Bedi's Jaraj served as inspiration when Aryan felt low on motivation. A dialogue that Jaraj recited was something that helped the debut director push through days when he thought about giving up. He confessed to the same while talking to the media. Here's everything that Aryan said...
Aryan Khan's battle with his own self during low days on The Ba***ds of Bollywood sets
The Ba***ds of Bollywood creator and director Aryan Khan said in a media statement, "Whenever things got difficult, I’d hear Jaraj’s voice in my head, 'Haarne mein aur haar maanne mein bohot farak hota hai.' At first, I thought it was motivation, but soon realised it was just lack of sleep and fatigue. Still, that vision kept me going, and now to see the happiness my work has brought people is deeply emotional for me.. it is why I do what I do, it is what drew me to storytelling. What began as my story now truly belongs to the audience. As Jaraj would humbly say…'Ab pehechana?"
The Ba***ds of Bollywood brings Rajat Bedi back
Rajat Bedi's struggle with Bollywood is summarized with the web series. The Ba***ds of Bollywood brought him back in limelight as the forgotten villain who had to struggle for work for nearly two decades.
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About The Ba***ds of Bollywood
The Ba***ds of Bollywood is a series that could pass off as a spoof on the Hindi film industry. The show is a thorough entertainer inspired by real-life controversies within the industry. From Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan to Ranveer Singh, Ranbir Kapoor, and Emraan Hashmi, Aaryan Khan's directorial debut also featured some of the most powerful cameo appearances in the same project.
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.