**Self-deprecating, Not Disrespectful: Aryan Khan Explains the Vision Behind ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’**
*By Isha Sharma | Oct 11, 2025, 10:50 AM*
Aryan Khan, son of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, recently opened up about his directorial debut, *The Ba***ds of Bollywood*. In a candid conversation with *Variety*, he shared insights into how the creative team carefully balanced humor with respect for the Bollywood industry.
“We wanted to be self-deprecating but not disrespectful anywhere,” Aryan explained. “I think we maintained that line correctly.”
### Tone and Genre: Finding the Right Balance
Elaborating on the show’s tone, Aryan revealed, “We had other guardrails about the tone. Are we that show which goes into constantly spoofy slapstick genre? Perhaps not. Do we have spoofy and slapstick moments? Yes. But is that serious or is that a joke? It’s bending many genres and merging many things.”
He described the series as “a family drama at its core,” emphasizing that emotion lies at the heart of the storytelling.
### Scenes Inspired by Reality
Aryan also admitted that some scenes are inspired by real incidents from Bollywood. “What is interesting about the show is, in Bollywood, there are many truths, many lies, that kind of are disguised… and it’s just the novelty of that entices audiences,” he said.
While they pushed creative boundaries for the screen, Aryan acknowledged receiving notes on certain scenes. “We did get some notes where they said, ‘Oh, this is too this, or this is too that,’ but then I took a stand,” he shared.
### Everything to Know About *The Ba***ds of Bollywood*
The seven-episode series premiered on Netflix on September 18 and quickly climbed to the top of Netflix’s trending charts in India, sparking conversations worldwide.
Featuring a star-studded cast of Bollywood A-listers — including Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, and Karan Johar playing themselves — the show has garnered significant attention.
The series also stars Lakshya as Aasmaan Singh in the lead role, alongside Bobby Deol, Mona Singh, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh, and Manoj Pahwa in pivotal roles.
With its unique blend of humor, reality, and family drama, *The Ba***ds of Bollywood* offers audiences an entertaining glimpse behind the glitz and glamour of India’s film industry.
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