Aryan Khan Shines as Director in The Bads of Bollywood*: BTS Insights and Praise from Bollywood Stars**
Bollywood’s King, Shah Rukh Khan, has ruled hearts for decades, but now his son Aryan Khan is carving his own path as a director with his debut series, The Ba**ds of Bollywood*. Released on Netflix, the show has been praised for Aryan’s direction, humor, and the performances of the ensemble cast. Recently, Shah Rukh Khan shared a behind-the-scenes (BTS) video giving fans a glimpse of Aryan’s meticulous filmmaking process.
BTS Glimpses:
The BTS video begins with Shah Rukh Khan’s voice: “Bollywood ek sapnon ka shaher. Par yeh shaher sabka nahi ho sakta.” Aryan is then seen fully immersed in directing, holding the camera, guiding actors with precision, and even performing action sequences himself—like rolling down stairs—to demonstrate exactly how he wants scenes to play out. The video also shows Aryan directing his father, explaining how to approach specific moments, which fans found particularly touching.
Bollywood Stars Praise Aryan Khan:
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Arshad Warsi: “He is one of the directors who cannot think small. He thinks big and shoots in detail. He shoots how a film should be shot. That’s very nice.”
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Emraan Hashmi: “He is a stickler for perfection. He gets what he wants, and that’s what I admire in a director.”
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Gautami Kapoor: “He is so passionate that I told him, ‘Aryan, one camera should always be on you.’ When he explains characters, he becomes them entirely, showing his dedication to the craft.”
Fans took to social media to express their admiration. Comments included: “Aryan Khan is so talented,” “Being a nepo kid can be a blessing if you truly work on yourself,” and “Aryan is the king of directors.”
About The Bads of Bollywood*:**
Written and directed by Aryan Khan, the show stars Lakshya and Sahher Bambba in lead roles, along with Bobby Deol, Raghav Juyal, Mona Singh, Manoj Pahwa, and Anya Singh in key roles. The satire on Bollywood also includes star-studded cameos from Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, SS Rajamouli, Karan Johar, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, and others. The series became a sensation on release, praised for Aryan’s direction, humor, and stellar cast performances.
Conclusion:
Aryan Khan’s debut as a director proves that he is more than just Shah Rukh Khan’s son. His dedication, meticulousness, and passion for filmmaking have made The Ba**ds of Bollywood* a hit, showcasing his promise as a new-generation director in Bollywood.
