The Bads of Bollywood review and release live updates: Aryan Khan's series released today at 12:30 pm on Netflix.The Bads of Bollywood Review, Rating and Release Live Updates: The Ba***ds of Bollywood, produced by Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment, marks the directorial debut of their elder son Aryan Khan. Aryan, 27, holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Film and Television Production from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, University of Southern California. However, the star kid has decided not to follow in his father’s footsteps and become an actor. The only time he’s appeared on the big screen is as a child actor, playing Shah Rukh’s younger self, in Karan Johar’s 2001 blockbuster family drama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. He also voiced the character of Simba in Disney’s recent live-action adaptation of The Lion King, with Shah Rukh lending his voice to Mufasa and his younger brother AbRam Khan voicing a younger Mufasa.
The Ba***ds of Bollywood, as the name suggests, is set in the Hindi film industry. It’s a hilarious, satirical take on the inner workings of Bollywood. As the trailer hints, it shows the two prevalent sides to those who rule Bollywood — those born at a hero’s home (read: nepo babies like Aryan himself) and those born a hero (read: Shah Rukh Khan!). The latter is represented by actor Lakshya, who broke through last year with his performance in Nikhil Nagesh Bhatt’s extremely violent thriller Kill. He reunites with his Kill co-star Raghav Juyal, who plays his best friend in the show. Anya Singh, best known for her appearances in Kho Gaye Hum Kahan and Stree 2, plays his talent manager. The nepo baby side is represented by Sahher Bambba, best known for her role in ZEE5 period drama The Empire. She plays the daughter of one of the top stars of the country, essayed by Bobby Deol. This marks Bobby’s reunion with Red Chillies Entertainment after Love Hostel and Class of ’89.
Mona Singh plays Lakshya’s mother, while other actors who can be spotted in the show include Manoj Pahwa, Gautami Kapoor, Manish Chaudhari, and Rajat Bedi, best known for playing the villain Raj in Rakesh Roshan’s 2003 hit sci-fi drama Koi… Mil Gaya.
The Ba***ds of Bollywood is also populated by celebrity cameos, including filmmakers Karan Johar and SS Rajamouli, singer Badshah, and actors Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh, Disha Patani, and Shah Rukh himself, along with his longtime manager Pooja Dadlani.
X user @adityasinha5556 posted, "The funniest scene of #thebadsofbollywood – hands down the best moment of the whole episode! 😂 Raghav Juyal’s comedy in front of Emraan Hashmi absolutely stole the show #thebadsofbollywoodonnetflix #raghavjuyal."
Siddharth R Kannan shared his review for The Bads Of Bollywood and wrote, "#thebadsofbollywood on @NetflixIndia is a knockout series that marks Aryan Khan's impressive directorial debut. With a stellar cast, including, @TheRaghav_Juyal and @thedeol, who deliver outstanding performances, this show is a must-watch. #aryankhan's distinct lens brings to life the glitzy yet chaotic world of Bollywood, blending high-stakes narrative with self-aware humor. With blockbuster cameos and larger-than-life characters, it is definitely one of the best series of the year, and Aryan Khan has undoubtedly hit it out of the park with his debut. The show's unique take on the inner workings of Bollywood, coupled with its entertaining ride, makes it an unmissable experience. My rating - 4 stars."
X user @aavishhkar posted, "#thebadsofbollywood has what most of the #bollywood films are missing lately — ENTERTAINMENT GALORE! And it’s too much fun! People who’ve been observing this industry over the years will find many reasons to laugh out loud. #aryankhan makes a SUPERB debut as a director."
Saif Ali Khan's son and actor Ibrahim Ali Khan gave a shoutout to Aryan Khan's series The Ba***ds Of Bollywood. He took to his Instagram stories to post, "Show ab shuru hoga."
A Salman Khan fan shared via X, "Bullshit Party... Papa .. Papa Banne ka he toh Darr Hai. #salmankhan what a star how simply he owns the frame, the man blessed with sheer screen presence and charm. Some are stars, some superstars then there's @BeingSalmanKhan in his own league #thebadsofbollywood."
Indian Express' film critic Shubhra Gupta gave The Ba***ds of Bollywood 2.5 stars and wrote in her review, "Aryan Khan’s show is not self-aware, and not fun enough. Aryan'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’."
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A fan shared via X, "The Bads of Bollywood (Review) A fun show. I feared it might slip into commercial tropes instead of satire but it didn’t. Aryan Khan made a good show. Comedy was the main highlight, laughed this much after a long time watching an Indian film or show."
A fan shared via X, "It's just first episode and this man #raghavjuyal has snatched all spotlights. Unreal talent."
A fna posted The Bads Of Bollywood Review on X which read, "First ten minutes were great! Funny, fast, clever, cheeky. Amazing music. Fight cinematography managing to be a spoof as well as impressive. Hilarious scene with goons. This promises to be an enjoyable ride."
Sharing the Episode 1 review for The Ba***ds Of Bollywood, a fan posted, "Cameo Counter : 10. This is something really FUN ! It's the first episode and they are already taking takes on people from the industry.. Be it the Babil Khan one or the Siddhant Chaturvedi moment.. I'm glad it didn't start light Loving #lakshya rn as to how he has gotten into the role really well, and even his first action scene.. @actormanojpahwa and #raghavjuyal loving the comic timing , most of them are hitting right...Bobby Deol has genuinely garnered a seperate fanbase of how he enters in a film/series since Animal... Simple but the swag takes over !! All in All AryanKhan has genuinely gotten me hooked and let's see how the story develops."
A fan @imGSRaina shared o X, "Episode 1 done and #thebadsofbollywood is full timepass .. too many references to real life scandals! Raghav Jugal needs to hesitate. Beware- toooo many gaaliss!!"
A fan posted on X, "How did Aryan Khan even manage to get a Sameer Wankhede lookalike. This was so hilarious the way he created this parody. I was laughing so hard and rewatched this scene multiple times #thebadsofbollywood."
Karan Johar and Arshad Warsi are seen again but Ranbir Kapoor’s brief appearance takes the limelight. He appears as himself as Karan Johar wants Anya Singh’s character to be the Animal star’s agent.
A fan shared via X, "After watching first 2 episode " The Ba***ds" & "Movie Mafia" i can say-: Karan Johar has given the best Acting performance in his career..!! #thebadsofbollywood."
A fan shared via X, "You know how much I love outsiders - Kjo. Tongue in Cheek dialogues are the best. #thebadsofbollywood #thebadsofbollywoodonnetflix."
While Episode 5 of The Bads Of Bollywood has only Arshad Warsi in cameo, Episode 6 sees Shah Rukh Khan making a cameo. However, Bollywood's Badshah immediately gets caught in a strange situation and is insulted. Later, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Sara Ali Khan, Maheep Kapoor, Bhavana Panday, Seema Sajdeh, Neelam Kothari Soni, Shalini Passi, Disha Patani, Orry, Shanaya Kapoor, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Rajkummar Rao and Arjun Kapoor all make appearances in an award show scene.
Arshad Warsi makes an extended appearance as a gangster. Karan Johar and Badshah both return, but the highlight is Salman Khan’s cameo. Salman makes an appearance on the show and is introduced with his song Swag se Swagat playing in the background.
Arshad Warsi makes an extended appearance as a gangster. Karan Johar and Badshah both return, but the highlight is Salman Khan’s cameo. Salman makes an appearance on the show and is introduced with his song Swag se Swagat playing in the background.
Emraan Hashmi appears to help Lakshay and Sahher’s characters in Aryan Khan's show The Bads Of Bollywood with their intimacy and chemistry. He agrees to help them upon Karan Johar’s request, who also makes an appearance here.
In the Episode 2 of Aryan Khan's The Bads Of Bollywood, Aamir Khan, SS Rajamouli and Badshah are seen. Aamir and Rajamouli indulge in a conversation about idlis and vada pav. Badshah appears in a dream sequence. The episode also features Karan Johar.
Within the first 20 minutes of the show, eight celebrities make special appearances. Karan Johar appears in an extended appearance, spanning multiple episodes. The other stars who makes a make cameos in this episode are Ranveer Singh, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Disha Patani, Orry, Shanaya Kapoor, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Rajkummar Rao and Sara Ali Khan.
Sharing a review for Aryan Khan's The Bads Of Bollywood, a fan posted on X, "It might be the first movie after om shanti om where all the stars and actors come together in one project. it shows how influential srk really is, with some roles done as a self troll, almost like a mocking."
A scene from the show shows Ranveer Singh and Karan Johar's fake fight about who made whose career as Ranveer tries to ditch Karan's movie for SS Rajamouli's.
A clip of Ranbir Kapoor's special appearance in Aryan Khan's show goes viral on social media. It shows Bollywood's heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor gets turned down by a girl for the first time ever. In one scene, we witness filmmaker Karan Johar offering Anya a job, which we are guessing is that of Ranbir Kapoor’s manager. Anya meets RK and is floored, especially when he asks for her vape. However, she turns down the offer, stating that she is a good manager but a better friend and can't leave Lakshya. KJo then turns to RK and asks, “Is that the first time a girl has turned you down?" Post which Ranbir playfully touches his chest where the heart is, and asks, "So, this is how it feels?" Karan hilariously replied, "I wouldn't know."
Aryan Khan’s The Ba**ds of Bollywood has premiered on Netflix, and social media is abuzz with claims that the series takes a subtle dig at former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede, who arrested Shah Rukh Khan's son in a drugs case. Sharing a clip of a police officer in the show, a netizen wrote, "The Sameer Wankhede cameo in the Ba**ds of Bollywood is too good lol. Iykyk."
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Comedian Samay Raina attended the premiere of Aryan Khan’s directorial debut The Ba***ds of Bollywood in a 'Say No to Cruise' t-shirt, seemingly taking a dig at Aryan’s arrest in connection with a drug case in 2021.
Taking to her Instagram stories, Twinkle Khanna shared the trailer of Aryan Khan's directorial debut The Ba***ds Of Bollywood, "Rise and shine, we are all rooting for you (Aryan Khan)." She also added, "You both must be so proud @gaurikhan and @iamsrk."
A fan @fiyaspeaks posted on X, "So completed watching the first episode of #thebadsofbollywood. Loved it Bobby Deol's screen presence nd loved lakshya's performance nd also #saynotodrugs iykyk can't believe a debutant dir it. Loved Ranveer 's cameo he was sooo funny."
The first episode of The Ba***ds of Bollywood features a note by the show’s director Aryan Khan. It reads, "Through thick and thin, beyond the ups and downs and unknowns of storytelling, pushes and shoves, my friends, colleagues and seniors have stood by me through this journey. Thank you for being there and making my first venture shine, as only the biggest stars are capable of doing. Love you all for your kindness, encouragement and the multiple takes that I subjected you to. Thank you for including me as a member of the family, bringing me into the folds of the best of Bollywood. Forever grateful, Aryan Khan.”
A fan @deanfkinambrose posted on X, "Shoot an item song to promote the series. Don't release the promotion song for promotion. Don't put the song in the actual series. This is gaslighting on a different level #ghafoor #tamannaahbhatia #thebadsofbollywood."
A fan @BrijwaSRKman posted on X, "5 minutes into #thebadsofbollywood INSANE ACTION CHOREOGRAPHY."
Sharing a new promo, Netflix announced, "Ab jo bolega… yeh show bolega. Watch The Ba***ds of Bollywood, out now, only on Netflix."
The Khan family turned up in style for the premiere of The Ba***ds of Bollywood. Suhana Khan stole the spotlight in a striking mustard-yellow Versace evening gown worth nearly Rs 3 lakh.
Vijay Verma took to Instagram to share photos from The Ba***ds of Bollywood premiere, and wrote, "We have a fab new director in the house! Congratulations on a solid debut @_aryan_ Can’t wait to watch the remaining episodes.. and as Samay will say.. crazzzyyy show hai mere bhai @netflix_in @redchilliesent."
At the premiere of The Ba***ds of Bollywood, as the team gathered for a photo and senior actor Bobby Deol sat in front, Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan couldn’t help but join him. The moment has since gone viral on social media. Sharing the clip, a fan wrote, "Gratitude and respect is everything...Like Father, like Son..."
Producer Anil Jha shared an old clip of Aryan Khan and wrote, "Years ago Aryan tried to make me hop around like a frog. That same spark in his eyes is now shining brighter as he steps into the world of entertainment. From little leaps to giant ones, wishing you all the success, Aryan. Shine on! #aryankhan #thebadsofbollywood @NetflixIndia #shahrukhkhan #gaurikhan."
Sharing pictures from The Bads Of Bollywood premiere, Kajol wrote, "With the Ba***ds of Bollywood ;) congrats @__aryan__ .. only thing more awesome I'm sure will be ur show! Too excited…"
Just 30 minutes left for the premiere of Aryan Khan’s debut show The Ba***ds of Bollywood on Netflix.
Sujoy Ghosh wrote on X, "After a long time had great fun watching the ba***ds of bollywood. laughed my head off. and about time too.. we need happiness. my gratitude to aryan & the team for the laugh. and of course to sir @iamsrk & @gaurikhan... there should have been five stars in the name!
Akshay Kumar took to his Instagram Stories and wrote, "All the best, Aryan beta. May this be the start of something truly amazing. Congratulations to the proud parents, Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan, on such an incredible beginning."
Suniel Shetty posted on X, "Watching you take this leap into direction Aryan feels truly special. The Bads of Bollywood isn’t just a show — it’s your voice, your vibe, your vision. Rooting for you as you turn the camera towards a whole new way of looking at things. Proud doesn’t even cut it. Let’s just say — Lights. Camera. Legacy."
The The Ba***ds of Bollywood album is a love letter to all the clubs of the country, as it provides them a setlist for the next coming months. Proven greats such as Karan Aujla, Diljit Singh, Arijit Singh, may make you dance but these are not the songs that quietly take over your mind and heart and stay with you. Read full review here.
Ashutosh Gowariker's wife and film producer Sunita Gowariker took to her Instagram Stories and and wrote, “Dear Aryan… kudos for making such an amazing, entertaining, funny series. The Ba***ds Of Bollywood… you have outdone yourself. Wishing you success and only success always! God bless you…"
In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, The Ba***ds of Bollywood actors Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh, and Sahher Bambba spoke about Aryan Khan’s qualities as a director, the experience of working on a Shah Rukh Khan-backed show, and the debate on nepotism in the Hindi film industry.
Rahul Dholakia wrote on X, “Not Star but ***’s are born!! What an entertaining and spoofy goofy first episode of #aryankhan‘s @NetflixIndia show!! Bhai Binge Karna padega!!! Congratulations @BilalS158 for the amazing creation with Manav & Aryan. @RedChilliesEnt You have truly entertained. Both the proud parents have given a winner. I know the hard work that’s gone into this baby- 6 years or so!! Amazing @gaurikhan @iamsrk! It’s the ‘writing on the screen’ that makes the magic- & Ofcourse the Direction. All the talented actors – the team – Kudos- man great fun – public dekho- watch it – binge watch it! Kid, you killed it!! #monicashergill #bellabajaria Bravo."
Bollywood’s biggest stars turned up at the premiere of Netflix show The Ba***ds of Bollywood in Mumbai on Wednesday. Besides Shah Rukh Khan and family, the screening also saw Ranbir Kapoor, Ali Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal, Tamannaah Bhatia, Bhumi Pednekar, Kajol, Ajay Devgn, Madhuri Dixit, Ananya Panday, Navya Naveli Nanda and Khushi Kapoor, among others, in attendance. See photos and videos here.
Ananya Panday took to her Instagram stories and posted, "Go Aryan!!!! You have poured everything into this show and now the world is gonna ENJOY!!!"
Aryan Khan’s web series The Ba***ds of Bollywood will begin streaming on Netflix from 12:30 pm today.
Farah Khan posted on Instagram, "My Boy! The kindest, sweetest, talented n most hardworking director iv ever had the privilege to choreograph for.. @___aryan___ may the movie gods bless you with love n success for #the B***dsofBollywood. lov u."
Karan took to Instagram and wrote, "Shine on son!!! Tonight is your big night… when your family, friends and the fraternity will welcome you to the movies with their arms wide out (your father made that a national gesture) … you treaded a path that many never believed you would … the daunting task of being behind the camera… of being a story teller and the captain of its execution… have seen you work tirelessly and passionately for over 2 years and never once taking the opportunity given to you for granted…. You have an individual style of telling your story and I can’t wait for everyone to see and hear your voice in #badsofbollywood … I am so so proud of you and love you so much!!! (also thanks for giving me a part in the show, I was secretly dying for you to ask me ) …. Series toh ban gayi beta…Picture abhi baaki hai!!!!"
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