The Ba***ds of Bollywood (The Bastards Of Bollywood) is a satirical comedy-drama series, created by debut writer & director Aryan Khan and produced by Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment. The show is streaming from September 18, 2025 on Netflix.
Star Cast:
Lakshya as Aasmaan Singh
Sahher Bambba as Karishma Talwar
Bobby Deol in as Ajay Talwar
Raghav Juyal as Parvaiz
Anya Singh as Sanya
Mona Singh as Neeta Singh
Vijayant Kohli as Rajat Singh
Manoj Pahwa as Avtaar Singh
Gautami Kapoor as Anu Talwar
Divik Sharma as Shaumik Talvar
Rajat Bedi as Jaraj Saxena
Manish Chaudhari as Freddy Sodawallah
Arshad Warsi as Ghafoor Ismail
Meherzan Mazda as Jeejeebhoy
Nishant Kkhanduja as Vaastav Shrivastav
Sukhwinder Singh Grewal as Sukhi
Cameos:
Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Emraan Hashmi, Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan, S. S. Rajamouli, Badshah, Karan Johar, Ranbir Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Arjun Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Ibrahim Ali Khan, Disha Patani, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Orry Awatramani, Neelam Kothari, Bhavana Pandey, Seema Sajdeh, Shalini Passi, Shanaya Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor
WEB SERIES REVIEW: The Ba***ds of Bollywood is a crazy, witty, and thoroughly entertaining ride that offers one of the most engaging binges of the season. The story has brilliantly crafted satire that captures the glitz, grit, and gossip of the industry while delivering non-stop entertainment. With sharp writing, this web series earns its place as one of the most enjoyable watches of the season. The pacing is tight, and the show never overstays its welcome, making it a breeze to binge-watch in one sitting.
Written by Aryan Khan, along with Bilal Siddiqi and Manav Chauhan, the show is a razor-sharp satire on the workings of Bollywood. The humor never felt as forced and is always on-point. The screenplay is fast-paced and engaging, ensuring the show never loses its grip on viewers. The final episode is especially noteworthy, pulling off a completely unexpected twist that redefines the entire narrative in an exhilarating way. The creators strike an excellent balance between over-the-top humor and pointed commentary on the film industry’s inner workings.
Lakshya commands the screen with a magnetic presence, ensuring there’s not a single dull moment when he’s on. Sahher Bammba not only looks stunning but delivers a performance that complements the show’s energy. Raghav Juyal is a standout, his impeccable comic timing and emotional depth make him one of the show’s highlights. Bobby Deol starts off understated in the initial episodes but completely shines in the finale. Anya Singh is pitch-perfect in her role, leaving audiences eager to see more of her in future film/series. The supporting cast is equally remarkable. Manoj Pahwa’s impeccable dialogue delivery and Mona Singh’s nuanced acting, along with Manish Chaudhari and Rajat Bedi, round out a cast that feels perfectly chosen for the tone of the show.
The Ba***ds of Bollywood Rating:
Direction 3.5/5
Acting 3.5/5
Dialogues 3.5/5
Story 3/5
Screenplay 4/5
Overall Hit ya Flop Rating: 3.5 out of 5 Stars (Very Good)
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