the bastards of bollywood

The Bastards of Bollywood is a 2025 Indian Hindi-language satirical action comedy series created and directed by Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, and produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment. The series follows Aasmaan Singh, an ambitious newcomer navigating the glittering yet treacherous Bollywood film industry, with a storyline that includes romance, rivalry, and hidden family secrets involving top Bollywood figures. The show is noted for its unapologetic and unfiltered take on Bollywood, blending satire, drama, and insider perspectives with a meta narrative style, and it has been praised for its plot, direction, and performances. The title's full uncensored form, The Bastards of Bollywood, is revealed towards the end of the series, which streams on Netflix and has garnered attention for both its bold storytelling and industry insights. The storyline culminates with revelations about Aasmaan's parentage and a behind- the-scenes look at film industry machinations, setting up the potential for a second season. The series juxtaposes personal and professional dramas, exploring themes of nepotism, ambition, and the darker undercurrents of Bollywood's glamorous facade.