Everything you need to know about ‘The Ba****ds of Bollywood’
Netflix is not just a stepping stone; it’s a dream theatre. But if you think Netflix is a place where only Hollywood thrives, you should check in with Aryan Khan’s The Ba****ds of Bollywood.
Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment have been busy fanning the flames of superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s son’s directorial debut, The Ba****ds of Bollywood, for a while now. Aryan Khan serves as the creator and director, alongside co-creators Bilal Siddiqi and Manav Chauhan, responsible for scripting the screenplay.
Gauri Khan is producing the series with Bonnie Jain and Akshat Verma executive producing it. In fact, Netflix has cast a great chunk of Bollywood A-listers to bring this soapy series, which promises everything from chaos and action to intense spotlight drama. But if you’re still out of the loop, you’d better buckle up.
For the initiated, here’s an overview of what you should know about The Ba****ds of Bollywood.
What is the plot?
The Ba****ds of Bollywood is about to pull back the curtain on the intricacies and challenges of stardom, focusing on ambitious newcomer Aasmaan Singh, whose Bollywood dreams have no bounds. Supported by his loyal bestie, Parvaiz, biting manager Sanya, and his ride-or-die family, his uncle Avatar, mother Neeta Singh, and father Rajat Singh, Aasmaan seems ready to take the world head-on, until his world turns upside down.
Living and thriving under the spotlight is always a challenge on its own, especially for those who are yet to break out of their cocoons. But Aasmaan’s trial by fire comes from Ajay Talvar, a highly regarded Bollywood superstar, when he is cast opposite his daughter, also a newcomer, Karishma.
Who is in the cast?
Lakshya Lalwani portrays Aasmaan Singh in the upcoming Netflix series, while Sahher Bambba plays Karishma. Bobby Deol plays Ajay Talvar. Manish Chaudhari, Gautami Kapoor, and Rajat Bedi are also listed in the cast. Raghav Juyal as Parvaiz, Anya Singh as Sanya, Manoja Pahwa as Avtar, Mona Singh as Neeta Singh, and Vijayant Kohli as Rajat Singh round out the cast.
Besides them, Karan Johar, Ranveer Singh, Amir Khan, SS Rajamouli, Badshah, Salman Khan, Zayed Khan, and Disha Patani also cameo in The Ba***ds of Bollywood.
Is there a trailer?
Yes! Netflix just dropped a trailer for The Ba***ds of Bollywood in association with Red Chillies Entertainment on September 8th. Fans can get a glimpse of the high-stakes drama that is coming their way below, offering an insight into Bollywood they probably haven’t seen before.
When does ‘The Ba****ds of Bollywood’ release on Netflix?
The Ba****ds of Bollywood is scheduled to premiere on September 18th on Netflix. So, if you, too, were wooed by the trailer, don’t worry, it won’t be long until the curtain pulls up on the real show.