“Aakha Bollywood Ek Taraf, Aryan Khan Ek Taraf”: Netflix Shares BTS Glimpse Into The Bads of Bollywood

Netflix just turned up the heat on the buzz around The Bads of Bollywood by dropping behind-the-scenes pictures and videos from the sets—and it’s Aryan Khan, director's chair and all, who’s clearly the man of the moment. Making his debut with this wildly satirical and slickly packaged Netflix original, Aryan Khan has gone from "star kid" to "filmmaker to watch" in a matter of days.

In the newly released BTS footage, Aryan is seen doing what directors do best—shaping the chaos. Whether it's discussing scenes with actors, fine-tuning shots with the crew, or simply pacing with purpose between takes, the visuals make one thing very clear: Aryan is not here to dip his toes—he’s diving headfirst into storytelling. The footage oozes confidence, cool, and clarity of vision—qualities that have already earned the series the #1 spot on Netflix India within 24 hours of its premiere.

Industry insiders and the cast—from Bobby Deol to Raghav Juyal—have praised Aryan’s "originality and fresh perspective", citing his understanding of both Bollywood and the evolving OTT audience. Fans have taken over social media with memes, reels, and heartfelt tributes, celebrating Aryan for giving the Indian web series space a much-needed jolt of masala, madness, and meta commentary. One viral comment says it all: “Aakha Bollywood ek taraf, Aryan Khan ek taraf.”

Produced by Red Chillies Entertainment, The Bads of Bollywood combines sharp satire with full-on filmi flair. It’s a wild ride through stardom, power games, and dysfunctional glamour—with Aryan Khan’s stamp all over it. In a pop culture moment that feels both inevitable and surprising, he’s crafted a show that doesn’t play it safe—and that’s exactly why it’s working.

As the BTS drops add fuel to the fandom, one thing’s certain: Aryan Khan isn’t just “Shah Rukh Khan’s son” anymore. He’s Aryan Khan, director of the #1 show in the country—and maybe the bold new voice Indian streaming has been waiting for.