Gauri Khan Celebrates Aryan Khan’s Big Win as Debut Director at NDTV Indian of the Year 2025

Gauri Khan recently took to her X (formerly Twitter) profile to share a proud and emotional moment featuring her son, Aryan Khan. She posted a video of Aryan delivering his acceptance speech after winning Debutant Director of the Year at the NDTV Indian of the Year 2025 awards for his debut series The Ba**ds of Bollywood*. Alongside the video, Gauri wrote a heartfelt caption expressing her joy and pride in Aryan’s achievement.

“Thank you for making me the happiest and proudest Aryan… now off to design a new cabinet to hold all your awards!!” she captioned the post, tagging NDTV. The post quickly caught attention online, reflecting a special milestone for the Khan family.

In the video, Aryan Khan can be seen giving a warm and thoughtful acceptance speech. Adding a touch of humor, he acknowledged his love for awards, much like his father Shah Rukh Khan, but credited his mother Gauri Khan for shaping his values. He spoke about learning kindness and discipline from her and jokingly remarked that the award might mean less scolding at home. The speech highlighted the close bond the family shares and added a personal touch to the celebratory moment.

The post received more than 750 likes and a wide range of reactions from social media users. While many fans congratulated Aryan on his early success and praised his work, some comments also touched on ongoing discussions around nepotism in Bollywood. These mixed reactions reflect a broader industry debate about legacy and opportunity, even as Aryan’s achievement marks a strong start to his career behind the camera.

The Ba**ds of Bollywood* is an Indian Hindi-language satirical action comedy drama series created, co-written, and directed by Aryan Khan in his directorial debut for Netflix. The series is produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment and features an ensemble cast including Bobby Deol, Lakshya Lalwani, Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bambba, Anya Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Mona Singh, and several other well-known actors.

The story follows Aasmaan Singh, an actor from Delhi whose successful debut under producer Freddy Sodawallah lands him a major film role opposite Karishma Talvar. As his career rises, Aasmaan navigates complicated contracts, family interference, romance, and unexpected twists within the film industry. The series premiered on 18 September 2025 with seven episodes and received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised Aryan Khan’s direction, screenplay, and storytelling style.

With this award win and positive response to his debut project, Aryan Khan has taken a confident first step in establishing himself as a filmmaker. Gauri Khan’s public show of support not only celebrates her son’s success but also highlights a proud moment for one of Bollywood’s most influential families.