Aryan Khan’s highly anticipated directorial debut, The Bads of Bollywood (or The Ba***ds of Bollywood), is now streaming on Netflix. With all the hype and strong word-of-mouth on social media, you’re probably wondering, how does the show actually hold up?
Early reviews for The Bads of Bollywood are highly positive, with many praising its humorous and satirical take on the Hindi film industry. Critics and audiences alike are calling it “entertaining,” “goofy,” and “binge-worthy.”
One of the show’s biggest strengths is its sharp, meta-humour and spoofy look at Bollywood’s inner workings. Viewers are loving how it cleverly pokes fun at the industry, while Aryan Khan’s direction is earning him plenty of praise.
A major highlight is the abundance of celebrity cameos, described as the “cherry on top.” Appearances by Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Karan Johar, and Ranveer Singh are noted for feeling organic rather than forced, adding to the show’s satirical charm.
Leading man Lakshya Lalwani and veteran Bobby Deol are winning praise for their solid performances, while the supporting cast, including Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bambba, Mona Singh, Manoj Pahwa, and more, is earning accolades as well.
A subtle dig at former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede has also become a major talking point on social media, with fans calling it “gutsy” yet “entertaining.”
Some reviewers have pointed out minor pacing issues, but overall, The Bads of Bollywood looks like a massive win for both Aryan Khan and Netflix India.
Here’s a look at some of the early reactions to The Bads of Bollywood.
Aryan Khan’s direction in Bads of Bollywood = Irony. I tuned in to roast nepotism, ended up binge-watching. Life’s tough.
#NepoMagic#Badsofbollywood— Anshaj Singh (@whoanshaj) September 18, 2025
Bro #Badsofbollywood has been so insanely entertaining. Its box office
— Sai (@psychronicles) September 18, 2025
RAGHAV JUYAL IS A RIOT IN #BADSOFBOLLYWOOD
— ANMOL JAMWAL (@jammypants4) September 18, 2025
The Sameer Wankhede cameo in the Bads*** of Bollywood Is too good lol.
Iykyk#Badsofbollywood #AryanKhan #ShahRukhKhan pic.twitter.com/05PTrvTEsy— PSG24 (@DOCPSG24) September 18, 2025
Fist episode Mei hi usne Sameer wankhade ku pel diya.
Aryan khan supremacy#Badsofbollywood
— shah (@shah1888475) September 18, 2025
Just finished watching ba**ds of Bollywood what a series and cameos and loved the climax. Tooo good i didn't expect this …climax what a story #AryanKhan
Real #BastardsofBollywood#Badsofbollywood #srk #SalmanKhan #RanbirKapoor— mo zaid (@mozaid87) September 18, 2025
Started watching #BadsofBollywood and it's fun #Aryan bro cooking #Lakshya is superstar material
— The Conscriptor (@IamG2_0) September 18, 2025
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