5 Reasons You Should Watch The Ba***ds of Bollywood on Netflix Right Now

When Aryan Khan decided to step behind the camera for Netflix show The Ba** ds of Bollywood, the industry knew curiosity alone would drive people to click play. But what he has delivered in this seven-episode series is something bolder than expected: a satirical, self-aware, and often absurd take on the Hindi film industry’s best-kept secrets.

At its core, the show follows the rise of Aasman Singh (Laksh Lalwani), an outsider who stumbles into stardom with a Sodawalah Productions blockbuster titled Revolver. Along the way, he navigates the excesses of success, messy entanglements with co-star Karishma Talwar (Sahher Bambba), and the looming shadow of her superstar father (Bobby Deol).

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Yes, there’s romance, action, comedy, and melodrama but more importantly, there’s a mirror held up to Bollywood itself. The nepotism versus outsider narrative, the egos of producers and stars, the drugs, the hollow reviews, the chaos of Friday box-office numbers—nothing is spared. But don't think Aryan is only parodying the industry; he willingly turns the lens back on himself, making The Ba*ds of Bollywood as much an industry roast as it is a love letter.

Here are five reasons why the series deserves a spot on your watchlist:

A Satirical Take

From its opening scene, where stunt extras are treated as disposable collateral, the series makes it clear that this is not a sugar-coated take on Bollywood. Aryan who has not only directed but written the script for the show takes aim at everything including the obsession with CGI, the fickle egos that rise and fall with box-office Fridays, and the controversial cruise case that put him in the spotlight unwarranted.

In one moment, he inserts a PSA about saying no to drugs, only to cheekily cut to his own “Directed by Aryan Khan” credit seconds later. It’s audacious, irreverent and refreshingly self-aware. A satire that understands the absurdity of the very industry it belongs to.

Drama Reminds You Of The Good Old Masala Films

While the Netflix show skewers the industry, it also embraces its flair for drama and spectacle. Aryan pulls off action choreography that rivals (if not outshines) many feature films. Fight scenes unfold in long takes, without the safety net of choppy editing, letting viewers enjoy hand-to-hand combat in its full glory.

He balances masala tropes with sharp dialogue and self-referential punchlines, creating a rhythm that feels contemporary yet rooted in Bollywood nostalgia. If the Farah Khan school of filmmaking once defined the genre, Aryan seems poised to carry that baton forward with his own mischievous edge.

Score That Elevates Every Beat

A Bollywood project lives or dies by its music and here Shashwat Sachdev delivers a pulsating, genre-bending soundtrack. Songs like Revolver tease their appearance like Chekhov’s gun, while Ghafoor transforms a gangster into an unapologetic anti-hero. These tracks don’t just play in the background, they drive narrative momentum and inject character into the story.

Cameo-driven numbers, like Diljit Dosanjh’s Tenu Ki Pata, might feel shoehorned, but overall, the album contributes to the series’ swagger. The music often doubles as satire itself, amplifying the absurd while reminding you that you’re still in Bollywood’s world of heightened reality.

Cameos and Characters That Steal the Show

The ensemble is stacked, but the cameos are where the series shines brightest. Ranveer Singh and Karan Johar pop in as exaggerated or perhaps perfectly accurate versions of themselves. Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan offer brief but surprisingly effective appearances, with SRK playfully poking fun at his own filmography.

Add to that Mona Singh and Manoj Pawha as Aasman’s grounded parents, Bobby Deol’s layered villainy, and Shehar Bara’s Nepo-baby complexity, and you have a cast that’s a performance powerhouse. Also, its not surprise that the interaction between Raghav Juyal, playing Aasman's best friend, and Emraan Hashmi has got the internet obsessed!

A Love Letter to Mumbai and Bollywood Fans

Beyond the satire and spectacle, what makes The Ba***ds of Bollywood stand out is its authenticity. Aryan grew up in Mumbai, and the city’s quirks seep into every frame from the design of dilapidated outsider apartments to the grandeur of superstar bungalows.

The references, Easter eggs, and inside jokes about Bollywood are a treasure hunt for fans who live online and obsessively follow industry gossip. Whether it’s nods to infamous round table debates, drug raids, or iconic film scenes, the show rewards viewers who know the culture inside out. For others, it offers a crash course in Bollywood’s messy, glorious, larger-than-life world.

So, Aryan Khan may be only starting out as a filmmaker, but this series proves he has both the audacity and the craft to reimagine Bollywood on his own terms. If you are wondering if you should you watch The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, the answer is absolutely.

Just avoid watching it with your parents at all costs because there is a reason why its says "Adults only". Honestly, the premiere of the show is a lot more than just Aryan Khan’s debut, it dares to show Bollywood exactly as it is- flawed, funny, over-the-top, and impossible to look away from.