Aryan Khan has officially stepped into Bollywood — but not in front of the camera. Instead, the 27-year-old son of Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan has made his directorial debut with Netflix’s satirical drama The Bads of Bollywood. Backed by Red Chillies Entertainment, the series takes a cheeky, self-aware look at nepotism, stardom, and the underbelly of the film industry.
And while reviews are mixed, social media has already crowned Aryan’s entry as one of the most talked-about debuts in recent memory.
A Satirical Spin on Bollywood
Instead of following his father’s acting legacy, Aryan studied filmmaking at the University of Southern California before deciding to helm this project.
The show dives into two clashing worlds — star kids with privilege (a.k.a. “nepo babies”) and ambitious outsiders struggling to make a mark. With insider jokes, celebrity cameos, and sharp digs at industry hypocrisy, the series attempts to blend humour with social commentary.
Twitter Reacts: “Bold, Funny, But Divisive”
The buzz began right after Netflix dropped the first episode.
✨ User @ixadilx was blown away:
“MAD MAD MAD.. the first 2 episodes are insane! There should’ve been at least 10 episodes, not just 7. #TheBadsOfBollywood”
✨ Film commentator Andre Borges admitted he was surprised:
“Caught off guard by how much I liked it… Standard underdog story BUT the way it’s told is wild.”
✨ Critic KRK, known for his unfiltered takes, tweeted:
“Now watching #BadsofBollywood! It’s full on Masala for Bollywood people. Karan Johar and double DholKi Ranveer Singh are rocking.”
✨ Bilal Jaleel applauded Aryan’s guts:
“He cast newcomers, took pot shots at nepotism, referenced his own drug case, and even made Karan Johar play himself. Things we only heard about — he’s shown on screen.”
But not everyone was impressed.
👎 User @onthepath_1way found it disappointing:
“Boring as hell from the first episode… feels like I’m forcing myself to like it just because Shah Rukh Khan’s son made it.”
What Works and What Doesn’t
Fans are enjoying the meta humour, self-deprecating industry digs, and cameo-packed sequences that don’t feel forced. However, critics point out issues like uneven pacing, dubbing flaws, and the risk of the show being carried by hype rather than content.
Cast and Characters
The show follows Lakshya (played by Lakshya himself), a struggling actor trying to carve a space in Bollywood, with Raghav Juyal as his quirky best friend. Anya Singh plays his talent manager, and Sahher Bambba appears as a star kid with a famous father — brought to life by Bobby Deol in a memorable role.
The ensemble also includes Mona Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Gautami Kapoor, Manish Chaudhari, and Rajat Bedi.
Final Word
Love it or hate it, Aryan Khan’s The Bads of Bollywood is gutsy, self-aware, and not afraid to laugh at the very industry that shaped his family name. With only seven episodes, audiences are curious to see whether the debut will cement Aryan as a filmmaker to watch — or just a one-time experiment.
One thing is certain: Twitter can’t stop talking about it.
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