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Aryan Khan’s ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ Opens at No. 1 on Netflix India

Early reaction centers on its self-aware industry satire and eye-catching cameos as premiere-night moments drive conversation online.

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Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan (R) poses along with his wife Gauri Khan (2R) and children Aryan Khan (2L), AbRam Khan (C) and Suhana Khan during the premiere of Netflix's series The Ba***ds of Bollywood.

Overview

  • The seven-episode series, Khan’s writer-director debut for Red Chillies Entertainment, began streaming globally on Netflix on September 18.
  • Netflix India and Red Chillies highlighted the show’s day-one rise to the platform’s top spot in India.
  • Reviews describe a cheeky, insider send-up of Bollywood with praise for performances—especially Raghav Juyal—alongside notes about occasional tonal and narrative stumbles.
  • Coverage confirms a heavy slate of cameos from major names including Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Karan Johar and Ranbir Kapoor.
  • A star-packed Mumbai premiere at NMACC produced viral moments, from comedian Samay Raina’s “say no to cruise” T-shirt to Aryan’s reunion with school friends and Suhana Khan’s Versace look, as celebrities like Kareena Kapoor publicly endorsed the show.