Introduction & Plot Overview
Aryan Khan’s directorial debut is a bold, satirical drama that pulls back the curtain on Bollywood’s glitzy chaos. The story follows Aasman Singh (Lakshya), a Delhi boy who lands a breakout role in a film produced by the shady Freddy Sodawallah. His rise to stardom is fast-but so is the backlash.
Themes: Nepotism, underworld threats, media manipulation, and the emotional cost of fame.
Twist: Just as Aasman and Karishma (Sahher Bambba) fall in love, a shocking family secret is revealed-Ajay Talwar (Bobby Deol), Karishma’s father, is actually Aasman’s biological dad.
Performances
- Lakshya channels SRK-style charm with cheeky wit and emotional depth.
- Sahher Bambba is radiant and layered as Karishma.
- Raghav Juyal as Parvaiz adds comic relief and heart.
- Bobby Deol surprises with a powerful, nuanced performance as the controlling superstar father.
- Mona Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Anya Singh-all deliver solid support.
Direction & Writing
- Aryan Khan brings insider knowledge with outsider honesty.
- The writing blends satire, gossip, and emotional realism.
- Cameos by Salman Khan, SRK, Aamir Khan, and Karan Johar add meta spice.
- The final reveal reframes the entire series-from “The Bads” to “The Bastards of Bollywood”.
Music & Background Score
- Shashwat Sachdev and Anirudh Ravichander deliver a punchy, genre-blending soundtrack.
- Songs range from filmi satire to emotional ballads-each track adds narrative weight.
Verdict
- The Bads of Bollywood is not just a show-it’s a statement.
- It’s messy, gutsy, and self-aware.
- Aryan Khan doesn’t play safe-he roasts the industry, exposes hypocrisy, and still finds emotional truth.