Aryan Khan officially makes his directorial debut with The B*ds of Bollywood, now available to stream on Netflix as of September 18. The series premiered with great fanfare, owing to its salacious premise, Aryan’s nameplate celebrity heritage, and a cavalcade of celebrity appearances—to say nothing of a highly-tipped cameo shared by Ranveer Singh and Karan Johar.
Ranveer vs Karan: A Cameo That Has Everyone Talking
One scene has taken on viral life, where Ranveer Singh and Karan Johar are playing over-the-top versions of themselves at a glamorous Bollywood soiree. When they politely pose for the paparazzi, their off-camera conversation is anything but friendly. Ranveer, pretending to have hurt his leg to avoid doing Karan’s movie, is greeted with a withering comment:
“My movie saved your fing career,”** retorts Karan.
Ranveer shoots back: “My performance saved your fing movie.”**
Although the movie isn’t titled, most fans are convinced the scene makes a nod to Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, layering on some meta-commentary that’s equal parts savage and absurd.
Bold, Biting, and Surprisingly Tender
The show has received positive reviews, with News18 Showsha giving it 3.5 stars. The review commends Aryan for his bold narrative, particularly his openness to critiquing the industry he works in. Nepotism, media fixation, and celebrity culture are all satirized in the show, all while being darker in tone.
It entertains, it provokes, and most importantly, reminds us why Bollywood is still an obsession: equal parts fantasy, nightmare, and spectacle,” the review adds.
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Did Aryan just expose the real convo between Ranveer and Karan Johar? #TheBadsOfBollywood #AryanKhan #KaranJohar #RanveerSingh #KJo pic.twitter.com/1XrfVWS7Wm
— CINEINFINITY (@cine_infinity) September 18, 2025
A Bold Debut That Justifies the Buzz
The B*ds of Bollywood is no paragon, but it’s brash, disheveled, and ambitious—like the film industry it exposes. Aryan Khan establishes himself as a director not afraid to satirize his own sphere, and this debut is one to watch.
