Aryan Khan, son of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, has made a striking directorial debut with his highly anticipated series, The Ba**ds of Bollywood. The premiere event was not only star-studded but also deeply personal, as Aryan invited his school friends, making the night extra special. A now-viral photo shows a then-and-now moment: Aryan in a school uniform and later posing with his schoolmates at the premiere.
Celebs Shower Praise on Aryan’s Bold Debut
The screening drew an array of Bollywood celebrities. Kareena Kapoor Khan shared the trailer on her Instagram Stories, writing, “Absolutely loved, loved the show… binge-watched… super fun,” along with a heart and clapping emoji. She also tagged Aryan Khan, saying, “Well done @aryan_.” Actor Arjun Kapoor also extended his praise, adding to the buzz around the young filmmaker’s first venture.
The show, developed under Red Chillies Entertainment, is being applauded for its audacious storytelling and satirical take on the film industry.
A Gritty, Glamorous Dive into Bollywood
The series follows Aasmaan Singh (played by Lakshya Lalwani), an ambitious outsider trying to break into Bollywood. From pulling off risky stunts to becoming a box office sensation, Aasmaan’s journey exposes the glamour, chaos, and cutthroat competition of the industry.
Featuring an ensemble cast including Bobby Deol, Sahher Bambba, Mona Singh, Manish Chaudhari, Manoj Pahwa, and Raghav Juyal, the series also boasts special appearances from Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranveer Singh, and Karan Johar.
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A Dream Aligned with SRK’s Own
Interestingly, Shah Rukh Khan once shared that Aryan, like himself, was initially drawn to filmmaking over acting. Currently studying at USC in Los Angeles, Aryan’s passion is evident, and The Ba**ds of Bollywood marks a promising start to what could be a powerful directorial journey.
