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.