Aryan Khan's directorial debut, The Ba*ds of Bollywood, has premiered on Netflix on September 18, 2025, at 12:30 PM IST. All seven episodes of the satirical drama are now available for streaming.
The Ba*ds of Bollywood is co-created by Aryan Khan, Bilal Siddiqi, and Manav Chauhan. The series offers a peek into the inner workings of Bollywood, portraying the chaotic and glamorous world through the eyes of Aasmaan Singh, an ambitious outsider. He navigates the highs and lows of the industry with his friends, learning that dreams often come at a cost. The series explores the contrasting realities within Bollywood, where industry insiders have an easy path, while outsiders depend on their determination to succeed.
The show stars Lakshya as Aasmaan Singh and Sahher Bambba as Karishma Talwar. The cast also includes Bobby Deol, Manoj Pahwa, Mona Singh, Manish Chaudhari, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh, Vijayant Kohli, Rajat Bedi, and Gautami Kapoor. Additionally, the series features cameos from several Bollywood celebrities, including Salman Khan, Karan Johar, and Ranveer Singh.
Aryan Khan also marks his debut as a singer in The Ba*ds of Bollywood, collaborating with Diljit Dosanjh on a song titled "Tenu Ki Pata". The show's soundtrack includes original scores by Shashwat Sachdev and songs composed by Sachdev, Ujwal Gupta, and Anirudh Ravichander.
The premiere of The Ba*ds of Bollywood was a star-studded event, with Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan, Suhana Khan, and Abram Khan in attendance. Other notable guests included Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Ajay Devgn, and Kajol. A heartwarming moment occurred when Shah Rukh Khan, who had a hand injury, asked Aryan to take over as the photographer for the paparazzi.
The title The Ba*ds of Bollywood has generated curiosity, with many wondering about the asterisks. According to Bobby Deol, the asterisks relate to the show's unique concept. Lakshya explained that the title is intentionally difficult to define, capturing the vast and unique world that Aryan Khan has created.
