The Ba***ds of Bollywood early X review: Netizens call Aryan Khan’s debut series ‘entertaining but also cringe..’
The Ba***ds of Bollywood early X review: Netizens approved Aryan Khan’s debut series for its sarcasm and wit. The 7-episode series features Lakshya as an aspiring actor alongside Sahher Bambba.
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Last Updated: 07.34 PM, Sep 18, 2025
Aryan Khan’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood has finally landed on Netflix today (September 18), and netizens are showering it with love for the witty sarcasm on the glamorous Hindi film industry. Written and directed by Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan, the 7-episode Netflix series marks his venture into Bollywood. The raving initial reviews on social media call it a fun and entertaining watch. However, a few negative remarks dubbed it as cringe. Featuring Kill actor Lakshya as an aspiring actor alongside Sahher Bambba and Bobby Deol in the lead, the action-packed series was also the highlight for its multiple cameos.
Netizens react to Aryan Khan’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood
The Ba***ds of Bollywood is getting rave reviews for its sarcastic take on Bollywood. Aryan Khan’s awaited debut series is packed with many special cameos, including the superstar Khan trio of Bollywood (Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan). Lauding Aryan Khan’s confident direction, a netizen shared an initial review after watching the first three episodes, “Honestly its FUN and Entertaining. Looks very colourful as well…2 brilliant cameos🔥👌(1 is NCG wont reveal more that was epic).”
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Another user hailed the series as insane and also expressed it to be full of entertainment that he doesn’t want it to end. “MAD MAD MAD..the first 2 episodes are insane! I don't want this show to end… there should've been at least 10 episodes not just 7.”
While others applauded the smartly written dialogues and stellar performances, some found it to be cringe with a predictable ending. One fan wrote, “this Ba***ds of Bollywood on Netflix is such a cringey snoozefest.”
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Meanwhile, fans enjoyed Salman Khan’s cameo, Aryan Khan’s “Say No to Drugs” sarcasm, and cast performances, especially Raghal Juyal and Bobby Deol.
The Ba***ds of Bollywood cast and plot
The plot centers around a rising outsider named Aasmaan Singh (played by Lakshya), who gets tangled in the showbiz industry and its facade. The series promises to show you the behind-the-curtains side of the film industry. The ensemble cast also features Sahher Bambba, Bobby Deol, Raghav Juyal, Mona Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Manish Chaudhari, Anya Singh, Gautami Kapoor, and others.
Each episode is approximately 45 minutes long, and the titles are as follows:
1) Meet The Ba***ds
2) Movie Mafia
3) Barbaad Mohabbat
4) Bullshit Party
5) My Hero
6) The FilmFirst Awards
7) Picture Ka Title Hoga
FAQs:
Q. Who is the director of The Ba***ds of Bollywood?
A. Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan is stepping into the Hindi entertainment industry as a director with The Ba***ds of Bollywood.
Q. Is Shah Rukh Khan in The Ba***ds of Bollywood?
A. Yes, Shah Rukh Khan is seen in the trailer of The Ba***ds of Bollywood.
Q. Who is the lead actor of The Ba***ds of Bollywood?
A. Lakshya, who was recently seen in Karan Johar’s Kill, will play the lead in The Ba***ds of Bollywood.
Q. Who is the main heroine in The Ba**ds of Bollywood?
A. Sahher Bambba will play the female protagonist.
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