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Aryan Khan’s much-anticipated directorial debut, The BA***DS OF BOLLYWOOD, has officially been announced at Netflix’s Next on Netflix India event, with none other than Shah Rukh Khan introducing the project in a hilarious teaser video.
Shah Rukh Khan unveils Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, The BA***DS OF BOLLYWOOD, in a witty Netflix teaser.
The much-anticipated directorial debut of Aryan Khan has finally been announced, promising a thrilling, satirical, and self-aware take on Bollywood. At Netflix’s Next on Netflix India event, Shah Rukh Khan took center stage to introduce his son’s first-ever Netflix series, The BA***DS OF BOLLYWOOD. This marks Aryan Khan’s official entry into filmmaking, not as an actor but as a creator, writer, and director, bringing his unique vision to the world of cinema.
Described as a high-stakes, humorous, and immersive narrative, the series follows an ambitious outsider and his friends as they navigate the unpredictable, larger-than-life world of Bollywood. It promises to take audiences on a rollercoaster ride through the chaos, glitz, and absurdities of the film industry while featuring unforgettable cameos from some of the biggest stars in Indian cinema.
The announcement itself was a spectacle. Shah Rukh Khan appeared in a stylized promotional video, walking onto a red-lit set, removing his shades, and beginning his dialogue with, “Picture toh saalon se baaki hai. Lekin…” But before he could complete the line, Aryan Khan interrupted, instructing his father to redo the take with more emotion. A visibly amused SRK complied, only to be stopped again. Aryan Khan continued directing, asking him to make his voice deeper, slow it down, speed it up, and even compare his tone to Amitabh Bachchan’s signature baritone. Shah Rukh played along, improvising, growing increasingly exasperated, and finally delivering his line in a variety of exaggerated styles. The interruptions kept coming, with Aryan cheekily suggesting changes, pushing his father into a hilarious spiral of frustration.
As Shah Rukh struggled to meet Aryan’s endless directions, he finally lost patience and erupted, “Chup! Ek aur, ek aur, ek aur kiye jaa raha hai. Tere baap ka raaj hai kya?” The screen immediately cut to Aryan Khan’s smirking face as he coolly responded, “Haan.” The laughter continued when Aryan nonchalantly requested yet another take, prompting Shah Rukh Khan to chase after him in a father-son moment that perfectly captured their chemistry. As Aryan ran, he playfully called out, “Papa… Papa… bete pe haath uthane se pehle…” before the screen revealed the words “Directed by Aryan Khan.”
Shah Rukh Khan shared the teaser on his social media, captioning it, “Picture toh saalon se baaki hai, par show toh ab shuru hoga. Witness Aryan Khan’s take on Bollywood… The BA***DS OF BOLLYWOOD, coming soon.”*
The creators behind the show expressed their excitement about this bold new project, emphasizing how it delves into the drama behind the glamour. The team stated, “Behind the glamour of Bollywood lies a world just as dramatic as the films themselves—and that is where our Netflix series begins. Through Aryan Khan’s distinct lens, this show dives into the glitz, the chaos, the comedy, and the high stakes of an industry built on dreams. From the house of Red Chillies Entertainment, this collaboration with Netflix brings to life a story that is as bold and entertaining as the movies we have come to love. We can’t wait for audiences to experience this with us.”
Produced under Red Chillies Entertainment, the series is being backed by Gauri Khan, with Bonnie Jain and Akshat Verma serving as executive producers. Aryan Khan leads the project as creator and director, working alongside co-creators Bilal Siddiqi and Manav Chauhan, who have also contributed to the writing.
This Netflix series aims to bring a bold, immersive, and unconventional take on Bollywood, highlighting the power dynamics, struggles, and humor embedded within the industry. It offers a fresh, entertaining, and sharp-witted perspective on what goes on behind the scenes of the entertainment world.
The excitement surrounding Aryan Khan’s directorial debut has only added to the buzz around Netflix’s upcoming lineup. Alongside The BA***DS OF BOLLYWOOD, the streaming platform has also announced major projects, including Jewel Thief: The Heist Begins, starring Saif Ali Khan and Jaideep Ahlawat, and the highly anticipated Delhi Crime Season 3.
With Aryan Khan stepping into the spotlight as a storyteller and filmmaker, this Netflix original is shaping up to be one of the most awaited projects of the year. Fans can’t wait to see his take on the industry that his family has been a part of for decades, but from an entirely new and refreshing perspective.