The Ba***ds of Bollywood: How Shah Rukh Khan clinched Bobby Deol’s nostalgic Gupt entry for Aryan Khan’s Netflix debut

Summary:

• Shah Rukh Khan secures Bobby Deol’s 1997 song Duniya Haseeno Ka Mela for Aryan Khan’s debut Netflix series The Ba***ds of Bollywood, adding a nostalgic '90s touch.

• The show promises a bold, satirical take on Bollywood with insider references, featuring Deol, Saher Bambba, Lakshya, and Mona Singh.

• Director Rajiv Rai confirms he granted the music rights as a gesture to SRK, boosting buzz around Aryan’s much-awaited launch.

Shah Rukh Khan's support has allowed Aryan Khan's much-touted Netflix series The Ba***ds of Bollywood to delve into the late '90s. The superstar producer has personally arranged for Bobby Deol's iconic song Duniya Haseeno Ka Mela from his 1997 film Gupt to play during the actor's entry sequence in the series.

Bold and satirical take on Bollywood

Aryan Khan's impending directorial debut is promoting itself as a bold, edgy critique of the Hindi cinema industry through its self-aware comedy, insider references, and fearless tone. However, SRK hasn't abandoned his penchant for reminiscence just yet, particularly when it comes to reviving Deol's reputation among a new generation of moviegoers.

The show also has Saher Bambba, Lakshya, and Mona Singh, who co-star with Deol. As per a MidDay report, according to sources, Shah Rukh thought that Deol’s popular song from the 90s, which was first heard during his debut in the murder mystery movie Gupt, would be the perfect blend of nostalgic appeal and powerful effect. It appears that SRK called Gupt director Rajiv Rai and requested the song's rights immediately, rather than waiting for permissions to trickle down.

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Bobby Deol’s grand entry

Love, sarcasm, and insider insight on Bollywood come together in Aryan's engaging debut series. Deol, who has found new life in his career, makes one of the most memorable entries on the show. An insider confirms that his song is one of the real-life allusions in the series.

The tabloid contacted Rai, who verified that SRK's team had requested it via Pooja Dadlani, the superstar's long-time manager. The filmmaker stated, "Shah Rukh and I spoke over the phone a few times. He asked me for the music rights of Duniya Haseeno Ka Mela.”

Rajiv Rai confirms special request from Shah Rukh Khan’s team

Rai admits to being cautious about his catalogue and rarely granting music rights, yet he made a unique exception for Shah Rukh. The filmmaker went on to say, “Many people have asked me over the years, but usually I don’t give my rights. That said, I know Shah Rukh very well. He is a gracious person and a thorough gentleman. Also, it was for his son. So how could I refuse? Shah Rukh also asked for my blessings for Aryan in his first venture. Giving the rights was a gesture and I did it for free. There was no financial deal involved.”

The Ba***ds of Bollywood will undoubtedly be one of the most talked-about premieres on Netflix India, thanks to its daring title and cast that includes both legacy names and newcomers. Before the series has even been released, Aryan's debut is generating quite a stir, what with its '90s anthem and the fact that Shah Rukh engineered Deol's re-entry.

FAQs:

Q. What is Aryan Khan’s debut project?

A: Aryan Khan is making his directorial debut with the Netflix series The Ba***ds of Bollywood, which offers a satirical take on the Hindi film industry.

Q. Which Bobby Deol song features in Aryan Khan’s Netflix show?

A: The series features Bobby Deol’s hit song Duniya Haseeno Ka Mela from his 1997 film Gupt as his entry sequence.

Q: Who are the actors starring in The Ba***ds of Bollywood?

A: The Netflix series stars Bobby Deol alongside Mona Singh, Lakshya, and Saher Bambba in key roles.