Aryan Khan breaks silence on The Ba***ds of Bollywood: “We wanted to be self-deprecating, not disrespectful” : Bollywood News

Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, has become a breakout hit, earning critical acclaim and audience love in equal measure. The seven-episode Netflix series has been trending at No. 1 in India since its release, making it one of the most talked-about shows of the year.

Aryan Khan breaks silence on The Ba***ds of Bollywood: “We wanted to be self-deprecating, not disrespectful”

Blending sharp satire with a compelling narrative, the show offers a behind-the-scenes look at the chaos, ambition, and contradictions that define the film industry. While it takes a bold and humorous approach, Aryan revealed that the team was very conscious of maintaining respect for the industry they belong to.

Speaking about the creative process, Aryan Khan shared, “We wanted to be self-deprecating, but not disrespectful anywhere. So I think we maintained that line correctly, and the guardrails were self-imposed, mostly because, making something about the industry and being a part of the industry, there has to be — there is a lot of respect. People being able to take jokes on themselves, I feel, is the first and most important thing about comedy. Take a joke on yourself and then spread the love. People were extremely sporting, and we also made an effort not to push boundaries in terms of being disrespectful, only being self-deprecating.”

The show follows Aasmaan Singh, played by Lakshya Lalwani, an ambitious outsider trying to carve his place in Bollywood’s glittering yet unforgiving world. Through its mix of humor, drama, and emotion, The Ba***ds of Bollywood offers a fresh and fearless take on stardom, privilege, and ambition.

Adding to the excitement are surprise cameos by industry heavyweights including Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, and Karan Johar, among others — moments that fans have called “cinematic gold.”

Written and directed by Aryan Khan and produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, the series features a powerhouse ensemble cast including Bobby Deol, Mona Singh, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Manish Chaudhari, Sahher Bambba, Gautami Kapoor, and Rajat Bedi.

Premiering on Netflix on September 18, 2025, The Ba***ds of Bollywood has quickly emerged as one of the most engaging and talked-about series of the year — not just for its bold storytelling, but also for Aryan Khan’s fresh creative voice that brings wit and depth to Bollywood’s self-reflection.

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