The Ba***ds of Bollywood: Shah Rukh Khan's Son's Directorial Debut and a Family Affair
At 60, Shah Rukh Khan continues to captivate fans with his charm and wit, but this time, he offered a rare glimpse into his son's creative journey. When a fan inquired about his advice to Aryan, who decided to direct his first project, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, SRK shared an honest and heartfelt insight.
Initially, Aryan wasn't sure if he wanted to direct the series, as both he and his sister Suhana are inclined towards the creative side. While Suhana is moving towards acting, Aryan is drawn more towards direction and writing. Shah Rukh believes in giving creative people freedom, so he didn't instruct them much.
The actor revealed that Aryan's team, including Bilal and others, have been working hard on the much-anticipated project. "At first, Aryan wasn't sure whether he should direct it himself or let someone else do it," SRK said. "But I've always felt that people who write their own stories and direct them, too, turn out to be better directors."
The Jawan actor added that his role as a father has been more about encouraging than instructing. "I don't want them to feel burdened by, 'Oh come on, you've got to listen to your father - after all, he's Shah Rukh Khan.' I don't want them to carry my baggage," he smiled.
For Aryan, The Ba***ds of Bollywood marks his directorial debut under the family banner, Red Chillies Entertainment. According to SRK, his son eventually decided to take the plunge after an honest conversation with him. "I told him, 'If your heart says so, go ahead, direct it yourself - let's see what happens. What's the worst that could happen? Maybe it won't go perfectly, but he'll learn from it.'"
The series has become a talking point for its nostalgic nods to classic Bollywood, unexpected celebrity cameos, sharp meta humor, and its playful spin on industry cliches. Season 1 of The Ba***ds Of Bollywood turned out to be an absolute hit, and with the rave response pouring in, Season 2 is already in the works. You can watch it on Netflix.
