The Bastards of Bollywood: Aryan Khan’s Bold Debut – Hit or Flop?
Bollywood has always been about drama, both on screen and off. But when Aryan Khan, son of Shah Rukh Khan, stepped into direction with his Netflix series The Bastards of Bollywood , the industry finally saw its own glittering façade being questioned on a mainstream platform. Released in September 2025, the series has been one of the most talked-about debuts in recent times — not just because of Aryan’s lineage, but because of the daring subject matter. The story revolves around an outsider who breaks into the film industry only to discover that stardom comes at a heavy price. From power politics to nepotism, from family secrets to the dark underbelly of fame, the series attempts to mix satire with drama. Characters are layered, some exaggerated for effect, but the mood constantly swings between humour, scandal, and emotional struggle. The title itself signals that this isn’t going to be another glamorous fairytale of Bollywood — it’s raw, cheeky, and provocative. What makes the show in...