The Bads Of Bollywood first review: Aryan Khan 'killed it' in his ‘entertaining' directorial debut. OTT release to cameos, everything to know about the series

Shah Rukh Khan's elder son, Aryan Khan, is all set for his directorial debut with The Ba***ds Of Bollywood. The much-awaited show is finally releasing today (September 18) at 12:30 PM on Netflix, and fans can't wait to see what it has to offer. Ahead of the big release, the Khan family hosted a premiere, which saw attendance from many Bollywood celebrities, including Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Kajol, Vicky Kaushal, members of the Ambani family, making it a truly star-studded affair. Now, early reviews are pouring in on social media, and they suggest the series might be the perfect pick for a fun weekend binge.

First Reviews are in for The Ba***ds of Bollywood

Producer Sunita Gowariker took to Instagram this morning to share her thoughts on the series. She praised Aryan Khan for creating an "amazing and goofy" show, commending his efforts and wishing him continued success in his filmmaking journey.

Filmmaker Rahul Dholakia also shared his review on X (formerly Twitter), calling the first episode "entertaining, goofy, and totally binge-worthy." He congratulated co-creator Bilal Siddiqi, along with Manav and Aryan, for the show’s creative vision. Dholakia also gave a shoutout to Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan, acknowledging the years of hard work put into the project. He applauded the show’s writing, direction, and performances, calling it a winner and urging everyone to binge-watch it.



After a long time, filmmaker Sujoy Ghosh shared that he genuinely had a blast watching The Ba***ds of Bollywood and it had him laughing nonstop! Expressing gratitude to Aryan Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan and the whole, he added that it was much needed and feels that the title deserved five stars on its own.

All you need to know about The Ba***ds Of Bollywood

Storyline, OTT release and cast
Co-created and co-written by Aryan Khan, Bilal Siddiqi, and Manav Chauhan, The Ba***ds of Bollywood is a sharp, satirical look at the glitzy yet chaotic world of the Hindi film industry. Full of action, drama, and dark humour, the series begins streaming on September 18, 2025, exclusively on Netflix.

The story follows Aasmaan Singh, played by Lakshya Lalwani, an ambitious young actor aiming to make it big in Bollywood. With support from his fame-hungry manager Sanya, loyal best friend Parvaiz, and loving family, Aasmaan’s journey takes a dramatic twist when he’s cast opposite Karishma (Sahher Bambba), the daughter of veteran superstar Ajay Talvar, played by Bobby Deol. The series explores the glitz, gossip, and power struggles of the film world, with surprise cameos from some of Bollywood’s biggest names.


The ensemble cast includes Raghav Juyal, Mona Singh, Gautami Kapoor, Manoj Pahwa, Manish Chaudhari, and others. The show also features cameo appearances by Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, SS Rajamouli, and more. The music is composed by Shashwat Sachdev, Anirudh Ravichander, and Ujwal Gupta, with vocals by Arijit Singh, Diljit Dosanjh, and even Aryan Khan himself. With its mix of drama, music, and industry satire, The Ba***ds of Bollywood promises to be a must-watch. Stay tuned!