Public Review: Netizens Are Mighty Impressed With Aryan Khan’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood

Aryan Khan has officially stepped into the film industry, not as an actor but as a director. His much-talked-about debut series The Ba***ds of Bollywood released today, September 18, marking a new chapter for the Khan family. Produced by Gauri Khan under the Red Chillies Entertainment banner, the show is already creating ripples across the internet.

The series runs across seven episodes and features a mix of fresh faces and seasoned actors. The ensemble cast includes Lakshya, Sahher Bambba, Bobby Deol, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh, Mona Singh, Gautami Kapoor, Manoj Pahwa, Rajat Bedi, Manish Chaudhari, Arshad Warsi, Vijayant Kohli, and Rohit Gill. With such a line-up, the show sets out to be a bold and playful take on the Hindi film industry itself.

Early reactions from audiences suggest Aryan’s storytelling has struck a chord. One viewer shared, “MAD MAD MAD… the first two episodes are insane! I don’t want this show to end. There should’ve been at least 10 episodes, not just 7.”

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MAD MAD MAD..the first 2 episodes are insane! I don’t want this show to end… there should’ve been at least 10 episodes not just 7. #TheBadsOfBollywood pic.twitter.com/IoPaLCBGul

— αdil. (@ixadilx) September 18, 2025

Another review pointed out how Aryan has balanced satire with originality: “Aryan Khan has gone all out with #Badsofbollywood. The first episode is a banger. He’s cast newcomers, taken pot shots at nepotism, recalled his drug case in a hilarious way, got Karan Johar to play himself, and even poked fun at critics. These are things we’ve only heard whispered about, but he’s put them out boldly.”

Aryan Khan has gone all out with #Badsofbollywood

The first episode is a banger.

– he’s casted all new comers
– taken pot shots at nepotism
– has a crazy recall to his drug incident which is hilarious.
– has gotten Karan Johar to play Karan Johar in the show
– Took a dig…

— Bilal Jaleel (@bilaljaleel_) September 18, 2025

The show’s meta humour and self-awareness are also being noticed. A fan wrote, “The first episode is so good, it went crazy and is such a fun breezy introduction and meta humour is working properly as well. Plus, cameos don’t feel forced too. Aryan Khan seems to have cooked.”

now watching #TheBadsOfBollywoodOnNetflix. The first episode is so good, it went crazy and is such a fun breezy introduction and meta humour is working properly as well. Plus cameos don’t feel forced too. Aryan Khan seem to have cooked. #TheBadsOfBollywood pic.twitter.com/44sO1ZumuV

— sohom (@AwaaraHoon) September 18, 2025

Another viewer praised his craft: “if it REALLY REALLY REALLY directed by Aryan Khan, he will be a legendary director in future and great production values for any web series only Red Chilies can make this”

just finished the first episode of #TheBadsOfBollywood
this is damn fkn crazy sh!t man if it REALLY REALLY REALLY directed by #AryanKhan🔥
he will be a legendary director in future🌟
and great production values for any web series👊🏽 only Red Chilies can make this sh!t💥 loved it💯 https://t.co/ayGzrzl0kX

— Cʜɪɴɴᴀ ⎊ (@itschinna18) September 18, 2025

Many are even surprised at the polish of a debut project. As one review summed it up, “The direction is far beyond expectations, and honestly, I didn’t see this level of finesse coming from a newcomer. Aryan Khan has done a phenomenal job. It doesn’t feel like the work of someone so young and inexperienced, it feels like the craft of a seasoned director.”

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