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Hardika Gupta of ”[[NDTV]]” observed that “By the time the final episode wraps, you realise this isn’t meant to be dissected like high art. It’s meant to be consumed like Bollywood itself: loud, colourful, problematic, indulgent, but great fun if you let it be.”<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gupta |first=Hardik |date=2025-09-18 |title=The Ba***ds Of Bollywood Review: Aryan Khan’s Debut Series Is Undeniably Watchable |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/the-ba-ds-of-bollywood-review-aryan-khans-debut-series-is-undeniably-watchable-9302259 |access-date=2025-09-19 |website=NDTV |language=en-US}}</ref>

Hardika Gupta of ”[[NDTV]]” observed that “By the time the final episode wraps, you realise this isn’t meant to be dissected like high art. It’s meant to be consumed like Bollywood itself: loud, colourful, problematic, indulgent, but great fun if you let it be.”<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gupta |first=Hardik |date=2025-09-18 |title=The Ba***ds Of Bollywood Review: Aryan Khan’s Debut Series Is Undeniably Watchable |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/the-ba-ds-of-bollywood-review-aryan-khans-debut-series-is-undeniably-watchable-9302259 |access-date=2025-09-19 |website=NDTV |language=en-US}}</ref>

Sakshi Verma of ”[[India TV]]” gave 3 stars out 5 and commented that “The Ba**ds Of Bollywood is a classic masala entertainer that is full of surprises, fun, drama and thrills. The show is not boring at any point and tries to make a glittery remark amid all the chaos and distress. The show is bouncy and should be taken as a fun watch.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verma |first=Sakshi |date=2025-09-18 |title=The Ba***ds Of Bollywood Series Review: Aryan Khan’s chaotic tale on stardom has sass and drama |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/movie-review/the-bads-of-bollywood-review-netflix-aryan-khan-bobby-deol-lakshya-1100 |access-date=2025-09-19 |website=India TV |language=en-US}}</ref>

Sakshi Verma of ”[[India TV]]” gave 3 stars out 5 and commented that “The Ba**ds Of Bollywood is a classic masala entertainer that is full of surprises, fun, drama and thrills. The show is not boring at any point and tries to make a glittery remark amid all the chaos and distress. The show is bouncy and should be taken as a fun watch.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Verma |first=Sakshi |date=2025-09-18 |title=The Ba***ds Of Bollywood Series Review: Aryan Khan’s chaotic tale on stardom has sass and drama |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/movie-review/the-bads-of-bollywood-review-netflix-aryan-khan-bobby-deol-lakshya-1100 |access-date=2025-09-19 |website=India TV |language=en-US}}</ref>

Renuka Vyavahare of ”[[The Times of India]]” rated it 3.5/5 stars and said that “Daringly self-aware, the seven part series finds its footing in quieter moments—when it isn’t busy showcasing star cameos or industry jabs. This is less of a scathing satire and more of an edgy, meta love letter to the film industry.”<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vyavahare |first=Renuka |date=2025-09-18 |title=The Ba****ds of Bollywood Season 1 Review: Aryan Khan’s directorial debut is a ballsy, meta takedown of himself and Bollywood |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/hindi/the-bads-of-bollywood/the-bads-of-bollywood-season-1/seasonreview/123900705.cms |access-date=2025-09-19 |website=The Times of India |language=en-US}}</ref>

Aashna Nadkarni of ”[[Mashable]]” commented that “It is a complete treat for every Bollywood enthusiast!”<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nandkarni |first=Aashna |date=2025-09-18 |title=The Ba***ds Of Bollywood Review: Aryan Khan Smoothly Uncovers Bollywood’s Reality With Humour & Shocking Twists |url=https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/99992/the-bads-of-bollywood-review-aryan-khan-smoothly-uncovers-bollywoods-reality-with-humour-shocking-tw |access-date=2025-09-19 |website=Mashable |language=en-US}}</ref>

Aashna Nadkarni of ”[[Mashable]]” commented that “It is a complete treat for every Bollywood enthusiast!”<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nandkarni |first=Aashna |date=2025-09-18 |title=The Ba***ds Of Bollywood Review: Aryan Khan Smoothly Uncovers Bollywood’s Reality With Humour & Shocking Twists |url=https://in.mashable.com/entertainment/99992/the-bads-of-bollywood-review-aryan-khan-smoothly-uncovers-bollywoods-reality-with-humour-shocking-tw |access-date=2025-09-19 |website=Mashable |language=en-US}}</ref>

2025 series by Aryan Khan

The Ba***ds of Bollywood is an Indian Hindi-language satirical action comedy drama series created, co-written, and directed by debutant Aryan Khan for Netflix. Produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, it stars Bobby Deol, Lakshya Lalwani, Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bambba, Anya Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Manish Chaudhari, Rajat Bedi, Meherzan Mazda, Divik Sharma, Mona Singh, Gautami Kapoor, Vijayant Kohli, Neville Bharucha and Armaan Khera.

The series follows actor Aasmaan Singh from Delhi, whose successful debut under producer Freddy Sodawallah leads to a role opposite Karishma Talvar in Karan Johar’s film, but he must contend with Freddy’s multi-film contract, interference from Karishma’s father, Ajay Talvar, emerging romance, and unforeseen complications. The series premiered on 18 September 2025 with seven episodes and received positive reviews from critics, who praised Khan’s direction, the story, screenplay, and performances.

Premise

Aasmaan Singh is a young actor whose debut film, produced by the domineering Freddy Sodawallah, becomes a hit, earning him a role opposite Karishma Talvar in a new project directed by Karan Johar. Freddy’s insistence on an exclusive three-film contract threatens Aasmaan’s opportunity, pushing him, his manager Sanya, and friend Parvaiz to navigate Bollywood’s competitive landscape. As Aasmaan’s bond with Karishma grows, her father, veteran actor Ajay Talvar, disapproves and attempts to sabotage Aasmaan’s career, while personal and professional challenges, including public scandals and family pressures, test their ambitions in the unpredictable world of Bollywood.

Cast

Adapted from the source media:^[1]

Cameo appearances

Episodes

Production

The Ba***ds of Bollywood marks the directorial and writing debut of Aryan Khan, who also serves as the showrunner. Produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, the series was co-written by Khan with Bilal Siddiqi and Manav Chauhan.^[2] Khan, a graduate of the USC School of Cinematic Arts with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film and Television Production, drew on his industry experience to craft a satirical take on Bollywood’s inner workings.^[3] The series features a large ensemble cast, including Bobby Deol, Lakshya Lalwani, Sahher Bambba and cameos from Bollywood figures such as Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Karan Johar. Filming took place primarily in Mumbai, capturing the city’s film industry setting, with cinematography by Jay Pinak Oza and editing by Nitin Baid.^[4] A music video, “Ghafoor”, featuring Tamannaah Bhatia, Shakti Kapoor, Gulshan Grover and Ranjeet, directed by Farah Khan, was created to promote the series but used only as a background score in the series.^[5][6]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack features an original score by Shashwat Sachdev and songs composed by Sachdev, Anirudh Ravichander and Ujwal Gupta. The music rights were acquired by T-Series. The album, released on 16 September 2025, includes 13 tracks.^[7][8] The first single, “Badli Si Hawa Hai”, written by Kumaar and sung by Arijit Singh and Amira Gill, was released on 23 August 2025.^[9] “Tenu Ki Pata”, featuring vocals by Diljit Dosanjh, Aryan Khan and Ujwal Gupta, was released on 11 September 2025.^[10] “Ghafoor”, with vocals by Shilpa Rao and Ujwal Gupta, was released as a music video on 19 September 2025.^[11]

Release

The Ba***ds of Bollywood premiered on Netflix on 18 September 2025.^[12]

Reception

Shubhra Gupta of The Indian Express gave 2.5 stars out of 5 and said that “Aryan Khan’s debut as a director is a mixed bag — while it entertains in parts, it deflates into seen-before ordinariness when it segues into showing us ‘the other side’ of the film industry.”^[13] Simran Khan Times Now rated it 3.5/5 stars and said that “With his debut show, Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan takes viewers on a witty, thrilling, and hilarious ride into Bollywood’s chaotic world.”^[14] Sana Farzeen of India Today gave it 3.5 stars out of 5 and stated that “‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ is not perfect, but it’s honest, funny, and absolutely dramatic, something that we all love, isn’t it? The next time this debutant director steps out, people will be queuing up for an autograph. But Aryan, pen kidhar hai? (Where is the pen)?”^[15]

Yatamanyu Narain of News 18 rated it 3.5/5 stars and observed that “Aryan Khan’s Netflix debut is a daring satire filled with nepotism digs, celebrity cameos, and a sharp take on Bollywood hypocrisy.”^[16]
Abhimanyu Mathur of Hindustan Times gave 3 stars out of 5 and said that ” Aryan Khan’s directorial debut never takes itself seriously, which helps it be entertaining, but leaves it a little shallow.”^[17]
Hardika Gupta of NDTV observed that “By the time the final episode wraps, you realise this isn’t meant to be dissected like high art. It’s meant to be consumed like Bollywood itself: loud, colourful, problematic, indulgent, but great fun if you let it be.”^[18]

Sakshi Verma of India TV gave 3 stars out 5 and commented that “The Ba**ds Of Bollywood is a classic masala entertainer that is full of surprises, fun, drama and thrills. The show is not boring at any point and tries to make a glittery remark amid all the chaos and distress. The show is bouncy and should be taken as a fun watch.^[19]Renuka Vyavahare of The Times of India rated it 3.5/5 stars and said that “Daringly self-aware, the seven part series finds its footing in quieter moments—when it isn’t busy showcasing star cameos or industry jabs. This is less of a scathing satire and more of an edgy, meta love letter to the film industry.”^[20]
Aashna Nadkarni of Mashable commented that “It is a complete treat for every Bollywood enthusiast!”^[21]

Sahir Avik D’souza of The Quint rated it 3.5/5 stars and writes in his review that “If Luck By Chance and Om Shanti Om had a foul-mouthed lovechild—that child would be Aryan Khan’s The Ba**ds of Bollywood.”^[22]
Bollywood Hungama gave it 3.5 stars out of 5 and said that “THE BA***DS OF BOLLYWOOD is a hilarious and entertaining take on Bollywood and works because of Aryan Khan’s expert direction, crazy-n-entertaining moments, performances, shocking climax and starry cameos.”^[23]
Deepa Gahlot of Rediff.com rated it 3/5 stars and stated that “Aryan Khan has made The Ba***ds of Bollywood entertaining and wicked.”^[24]

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