As excitement peaked ahead of the premiere of Aryan Khan’s directorial debut The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, one of the most heartfelt wishes came from Bhavana Pandey, a close friend of the Khan family. Sharing her emotions publicly, Bhavana took to Instagram to post an affectionate message and rare childhood pictures of Aryan capturing the sentiment of a family friend who’s seen him grow up.
Bhavana wrote, “My dearest Aryan!!!! ❤️ @aryan !!! We’re all so excited for your big day tomorrow!!! Finally, the world will see all your hard work, passion — that’s your obsession — come to life!!!! Wishing you the bestest always ❤️❤️!!! Bads of Bollywood* only on @netflix_in!!!!! To a super duper blockbuster show!!!! Congratulations proud parents @gaurikhan @iamsrk 🥂❤️⭐️ #shineon”**
Her post quickly struck a chord online, not just for its warmth, but because it reflected what many in Bollywood feel — pride, admiration, and anticipation as Aryan Khan officially enters the world of storytelling.
On Wednesday evening, the stars aligned — quite literally — as Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan hosted a grand premiere in Mumbai for Aryan’s first directorial venture. The who's who of the film industry turned up in full force, celebrating the debut of a young filmmaker who has chosen to walk his own path.
From industry legends to close family friends, the atmosphere was electric, emotional, and full of support. It wasn’t just another Netflix launch — it was the official arrival of Aryan Khan as a storyteller.
Streaming now on Netflix, The Ba**ds of Bollywood* is Aryan Khan’s bold entry into filmmaking. Co-written with Bilal Siddiqi and Manav Chauhan, and produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, the series dives into the reality of Bollywood — raw, ruthless, and real.
The story follows Aasmaan Singh (played by Lakshya), an ambitious outsider trying to make it big in the film industry. Backed by his fiercely loyal best friend Parvaiz (Raghav Juyal), his sharp-witted manager Sanya (Anya Singh), and his supportive family — mother Neeta (Mona Singh), father Rajat (Vijayant Kohli), and uncle Avtar (Manoj Pahwa) — Aasmaan’s journey is as thrilling as it is turbulent.
To make it even more special, the show features cameos by Bollywood heavyweights like Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, and Karan Johar, who also shared his own emotional note for Aryan ahead of the premiere. Lending his voice to the narrative is none other than Shah Rukh Khan, bringing a poetic symmetry to Aryan’s debut — a father introducing his son to the world in the most cinematic way possible.
Aryan Khan’s decision to step behind the camera instead of in front of it has been praised across the board. For over two years, he has worked silently, seriously, and passionately — and The Ba**ds of Bollywood* is a result of that commitment.
Bhavana Pandey’s words echo what many in the industry are thinking: Aryan hasn’t just arrived — he’s arrived on his own terms, with talent, perspective, and purpose.
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