Ahead of The Ba***ds of Bollywood, stream 6 movies and series on the film industry first

Aryan Khan’s directorial debut series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, narrates a tale of the other side of fame and glamour. It revolves around an aspiring outsider in Bollywood who gets tangled in some ugly games of rivalry and crime networks while chasing stardom. Lakshya, Sahher Bambba, Bobby Deol, Mona Singh, and others are part of the ensemble. As The Ba***ds of Bollywood gears up for its release on Netflix on September 18, here are other movies and series based on the film industry.

Movies and series based on showbiz

Jubilee

Vikramaditya Motwane’s period drama centers around filmmakers, actors, and all the glamour behind the curtains. It showcases how far one can go to pursue their dreams and passion in the showbiz industry. The star-studded ensemble cast features Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aparshakti Khurana, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sidhant Gupta, Wamiqa Gabbi, and others.

• Where to watch: Prime Video (accessible via OTTplay Premium)

Superboys of Malegaon

Reema Kagti’s coming-of-age drama film revolves around an amateur filmmaker and his friends as he decides to direct a film inspired by his eponymous hometown. A tale of passion, dreams, friendship, and relationships that will keep you hooked. Adarsh Gourav headlines the ensemble with Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, and Anuj Singh Duhan in pivotal roles.

• Where to watch: Prime Video (accessible via OTTplay Premium)

Luck By Chance

Zoya Akhtar’s directorial debut film is set in Mumbai and revolves around an aspiring actor named Vikram (played by Farhan Akhtar), who gets a lead role, but it changes his relationship dynamics with his lover, Sona (played by Konkona Sen Sharma), a struggling actress. The movie navigates Vikram’s struggle with fame and relationships. Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor, and many others appear in guest star roles.

• Where to watch: Prime Video (accessible via OTTplay Premium)

Om Shanti Om

Farah Khan's masala film features Shah Rukh Khan in a lead alongside debutant Deepika Padukone and Arjun Rampal. The story centers around a popular actress (Shantipriya), her producer husband, and Om, a junior film artist, who dies saving his crush. Years later, when he is reincarnated as a famous actor, Om sets out to exact revenge on the killer.

• Where to watch: Netflix

The Dirty Picture 

Milan Luthria’s musical drama film stars Vidya Balan in the lead role as a young woman who runs away from home to pursue her dreams of becoming a famous actress. As Reshma transforms into her onscreen avatar as 'Silk,' she juggles with personal and professional challenges in the male-dominated field of showbiz.

• Where to watch: JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium

Showtime 

Emraan Hashmi’s series follows the backstage drama in Bollywood as obsession over fame and power battles take the lead. Emraan Hashmi plays a producer in the series with Naseeruddin Shah, Mahima Makwana, Mouni Roy, and others in pivotal roles.

• Where to watch: JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium

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