The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, the directorial debut of Aryan Khan, attempts a bold satire of the Hindi film industry. Weaving meta-commentary, star cameos, and insider jokes, but lands somewhere between playful self-troll and a half-baked plot twist. 

Set across seven episodes, the series follows the rise of Aasmaan Singh (portrayed by Lakshya Lalwani) as he navigates contracts, nepotism, love interests, and industry power dynamics under the watchful gaze of veteran stars and backroom deal-makers. Aryan Khan used real-world references, including a subtle nod to his own public controversies.

The cameos are a highlight. Big names like Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, Salman Khan, Arshad Warsi, Aamir Khan and others turn up in tongue-in-cheek appearances. Some jokes land well, especially when the show leans into its absurdity. Raghav Juvyal who plays Parvaiz, stole the show with his impeccable comedic timing and onscreen chemistry with Lakshsay Lalwani. 

The bigger issue is tonal inconsistency. When the series tries to pivot from spoof to “reveal the dark underbelly,” it tends to become a generic narrative about nepotism and power rather than offering fresh insights. The self-aware wit sometimes feels shallow, lacking enough bite to back its swagger. Ultimately, The Ba**ds of Bollywood* is far from perfect, but it’s far from a failure. It’s an entertaining, sometimes charming first step for Aryan Khan, with flashes of cleverness. As with any debut, the promise is greater than the delivery — though for fans of Bollywood, meta takes, and behind-the-scenes gossip, it offers enough to make you curious for what comes next.​

Movie Review: The Ba***ds Of Bollywood