The Ba***ds of Bollywood (2025)
A sharp, high-energy Netflix comedy-action series that pulls back the curtain on the glittering chaos of the Hindi film industry.
The Ba***ds of Bollywood - Series Information
- Original Title: The Ba***ds of Bollywood
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Created by: Aryan Khan, Bilal Siddiqi, Manav Chauhan
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Comedy, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 7
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Hindi
- Spoken Languages: English, Hindi
- First Air Date: September 18, 2025 (United States - TV-MA), September 18, 2025 (United Kingdom - 15), September 18, 2025 (Germany - 12), September 18, 2025 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Netflix
- Alternative Titles: The Bastards of Bollywood (US), The Bads of Bollywood (IN)
- Production Companies: Red Chillies Entertainment
- Production Countries: India
The Ba***ds of Bollywood - Plot
In this high-stakes drama, an ambitious outsider and his friends navigate the chaotic, larger-than-life, yet uncertain world of Bollywood.
The Ba***ds of Bollywood - Trailer
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The Ba***ds of Bollywood - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Aryan Khan
- Bilal Siddiqi
- Manav Chauhan
Main Cast
- Lakshya Lalwani
- Bobby Deol
- Sahher Bambba
- Raghav Juyal
- Mona Singh
- Manoj Pahwa
- Anya Singh
- Manish Chaudhary
- Rajat Bedi
- Karan Johar
Writers
- Dev Singh
- Aryan Khan
- Bilal Siddiqi
- Manav Chauhan
Executive Producers
- Akshat Verma
- Bonnie Jain
The Ba***ds of Bollywood - FAQs
Is The Ba***ds of Bollywood based on a true story?
The series is not based on a single true story, but it draws heavily from the real dynamics of the Hindi film industry. Co-creator Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, brings firsthand insight into the industry's politics, ambitions, and contradictions, lending the satire an authentic, insider edge.
What is The Ba***ds of Bollywood about?
The show follows an ambitious outsider and his crew as they try to break into Bollywood's glittering but ruthless world. Equal parts comedy and action, it skewers the film industry's power plays, nepotism, and larger-than-life personalities with sharp wit and high-energy storytelling across seven episodes.
Where can you stream The Ba***ds of Bollywood?
The series streams exclusively on Netflix, available with a standard subscription or the Netflix Standard with Ads plan. All seven episodes dropped simultaneously on September 18, 2025, so you can binge the entire season in one sitting.
Who are the main actors in The Ba***ds of Bollywood?
Lakshya Lalwani leads the cast as the wide-eyed outsider Aasmaan Singh, opposite Bobby Deol as the powerful Ajay Talvar. The ensemble also features Raghav Juyal, Mona Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Anya Singh, and Karan Johar playing a fictionalised version of himself.
Who created The Ba***ds of Bollywood?
The series was co-created by Aryan Khan, Bilal Siddiqi, and Manav Chauhan. Aryan Khan, making his professional debut as a creator and writer, developed the project under Shah Rukh Khan's production banner Red Chillies Entertainment, with Akshat Verma and Bonnie Jain serving as executive producers.
Does The Ba***ds of Bollywood feature real Bollywood celebrities?
Several real Bollywood personalities appear as fictionalised or cameo versions of themselves, including filmmaker Karan Johar, Disha Patani, and Siddhant Chaturvedi. Their presence blurs the line between satire and reality, giving the show a playful, self-aware quality that fans of Hindi cinema will especially enjoy.
What is the content rating for The Ba***ds of Bollywood?
The series carries a TV-MA rating in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences. It is rated 15 in the United Kingdom and South Korea, and 12 in Germany. Expect adult language, mature themes, and the kind of sharp-edged humour that comes with skewering an entire film industry.
What shows are similar to The Ba***ds of Bollywood?
If you enjoy industry satire, The Studio (2025) and The Franchise (2024) offer a similar behind-the-scenes comedic lens on film and TV production. For a broader comedy-with-bite feel, Acapulco (2021) and Patriot (2015) are strong picks that share the show's blend of sharp writing and ensemble energy.
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