Netflix has dropped the teaser for The Ba***ds of Bollywood, which marks Aryan Khan’s directorial debut.
The son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan Khan created the series alongside co-creators Bilal Siddiqi and Manav Chauhan, who all also penned the screenplay.
The series stars Bobby Deol, Lakshya, Sahher Bambba, Manoj Pahwa, Mona Singh, Manish Chaudhari, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh, Vijayant Kohli, Rajat Bedi, and Gautami Kapoor.
Premiering on September 18, The Ba***ds of Bollywood set outs to be a “playful roast and toast to Bollywood” and an “underdog story that asks just how far you’ll go for your dreams — and if you can outwit a few Bollywood baddies along the way.”
The series is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, which was founded by husband-and-wife team Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan.
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The Ba***ds of Bollywood marks Netflix’s sixth collaboration with Red Chillies Entertainment, after previous collaborations like After Bard of Blood, Darlings, Bhakshak, Betaal, and Class of ‘83.
The soundtrack, released by T-Series, features compositions by veteran music composer Shashwat Sachdev, with guest contributions from Anirudh Ravichander and Ujwal Gupta.
“With The Ba***ds of Bollywood, I wanted to build a world that feels alive, a mix of glitz and grit, where ambition shines, egos clash, and nothing is ever as it seems,” says Aryan Khan. “In Netflix, we found a partner who shared our creative vision — helping us tell the story exactly how it needed to be told, raw, stylised, and something the world has never experienced before.”
Shah Rukh Khan added: “It’s a proud moment to see Aryan carve out his vision with such clarity and edge. This is storytelling that’s sharp, self-aware, and unapologetically bold, and I think audiences on Netflix will connect to the heart of it as much as its style.”
Monika Shergill, Vice-President – Content, Netflix India, said: “When Aryan Khan shared his vision for his directorial debut, we knew we were setting the stage for something special and disruptive. Ba***ds is witty, bold, and unlike anything audiences have seen before — a true roast-and-toast to Bollywood.
“It’s a story bursting with love, drama, passion, ambition, family, and friendship. This series is a shining addition to our diverse slate, and we’re proud to continue our journey with the supremely talented team of Red Chillies Entertainment, and with Shah Rukh Khan, whose creative legacy continues to inspire millions around the world,” added Shergill.
Elsewhere in Asia, Netflix unveiled that it has invested $200M USD in Thai content between 2021 to 2024, creating more than 20 original Thai shows and films. The streamer added that its content investment has also created more than 13,500 jobs in Thailand, across all levels of the creative industry.
“With a dedicated team in Bangkok, we’re deeply rooted in Thailand’s creative community,” said Malobika Banerji, Director of Content, Southeast Asia, Netflix. “Our productions go beyond the beautiful locations of Thailand to tap into the artistry and authenticity of local storytelling.
“We’re collaborating with exciting local creators to tell stories that they can’t tell anywhere else, and that resonate deeply with Thai audiences. Today’s new report showcases how Netflix’s investment contributes to Thailand’s creative economy — highlighting the scale of our support and its impact in creating jobs, building capabilities, and expanding local opportunities,” added Banerji.