Overview

• Bobby Deol said Aryan Khan has "been through a lot" and that "no child should ever" face such ordeals, a comment widely read as a reference to Aryan’s 2021 arrest, for which he was later cleared.
• Deol lauded Aryan’s "talent" and on‑set maturity on Netflix’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood, adding that Aryan’s persona "attracts" people and that he felt "lucky" to be directed by him.
• The actor plays superstar Ajay Talvar in the recently released series, which has drawn positive notices and strong buzz for its starry cast and self‑aware tone.
• Former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede has sued Red Chillies Entertainment and Netflix for Rs 2 crore over the show’s alleged portrayal, with the Delhi High Court hearing scheduled for Friday.
• In parallel interviews, Deol spoke about quitting alcohol over a year ago after a career slump and credited recent work, including Animal and Aryan’s series, with fueling his resurgence.