The Bastards of Bollywood Review & Cast: Aryan Khan’s Meta Dive into Bollywood’s Shadows
Published: September 19, 2025
What Is The Bastards of Bollywood?
The Bastards of Bollywood (sometimes marketed as The Bads of Bollywood) is a Hindi-language satirical dramedy series created, written and directed by Aryan Khan. Released on 18 September 2025 on Netflix and produced by Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment, the show dives into nepotism, power struggles, industry secrets and the messy glamour of Bollywood.
Full Cast & Key Roles
- Lakshya Lalwani — as Aasman Singh, the dreamer trying to break into Bollywood
- Sahher Bambba — strong female lead opposite Lakshya
- Raghav Juyal — comic yet sharp satirical presence
- Anya Singh — adds freshness to the ensemble
- Bobby Deol, Mona Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Manish Chaudhari, Arshad Warsi
- Special cameos: Ranbir Kapoor, Shah Rukh Khan (SRK) himself, and model Larissa Bonesi
The bastards of Bollywood cast cleverly mixes insiders and outsiders, ensuring both perspectives of the industry get a voice.
Real-Life References: Sameer Wankhede & Bollywood Scandals
One of the boldest aspects of the series is Aryan Khan’s inclusion of incidents resembling real-life scandals — especially the Sameer Wankhede controversy from 2021. While never named directly, the fictionalised references mirror Aryan’s own brush with media trials, making the satire even more biting.
This creative choice has reignited debates about **nepotism vs merit**, especially since Aryan himself — a star kid — chose to critique the very system that shaped him.
Recent Buzz & News
- Lakshya Lalwani revealed that his friendship with Aryan dates back to before stardom, highlighting that their bond wasn’t purely industry-driven.
- Critics and fans on X (formerly Twitter) called Episode 1 “breezy, meta, and sharp”, praising the humour and cameos.
- The show has trended across social media, with hashtags like #BastardsOfBollywood, #AryanKhan and #BollywoodSatire.
Review: Strengths & Weaknesses
What Works
- Bold satire that takes on nepotism and scandals head-on
- Lakshya Lalwani delivers a career-defining performance
- Sharp, witty humour that lands with Bollywood fans
- Meta cameos by SRK and Ranbir Kapoor feel natural
What Doesn’t
- Climax feels rushed; last episode struggles to tie loose ends
- Tone shifts abruptly between satire and drama
- Some side characters feel more like caricatures than complete arcs
Final Rating & Takeaway
The Bastards of Bollywood is a daring, messy, and unapologetic Netflix debut by Aryan Khan. It holds up a mirror to Bollywood, mixing humour, chaos, and insider gossip. Despite flaws, it’s binge-worthy and stands as one of the most talked-about OTT debuts in 2025.
Rating: ★★★★☆ (7.5/10)
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