The Ba***ds of Bollywood Netflix Review: Bold Drama with Bollywood’s Dark Side Exposed.

The Ba***ds of Bollywood Netflix Review

“Ek nihatte pe banduk chalayega? Banduk nahi, revolver!” With this iconic dialogue and some amazing stunts, the hero becomes a star overnight. This is the story of the new Netflix series *The Ba***ds of Bollywood*, released on September 18, 2025. It is directed by Aryan Khan, son of Shah Rukh Khan, who has made a strong and impressive directorial debut. Naturally, the superstar’s son is multi-talented! Through this series, he has made a powerful entry into Bollywood’s filmmaking world. Lakshya and Raghav Juyal’s duo is back again, delivering great performances. Let’s see if the series lives up to the hype.

Story and Plot

The series starts with a stuntman getting injured on a film set. Aasman (played by Lakshya), a struggling actor and outsider in Bollywood, decides to perform the stunt himself. He pulls it off successfully and impresses a famous producer, Frady Sodawala. Aasman’s journey reminds us a little of Shah Rukh Khan’s own early struggles as an outsider.

Frady offers Aasman a role in his movie *Revolver*, which becomes a massive hit. Overnight, Aasman becomes a star! At the celebration party, Aasman meets Ajay Talwar (Bobby Deol), the biggest star in the industry. Frady signs Aasman for three more films, and Karan Johar offers him a role opposite Karishma Talwar (Sahher Bambba), Ajay’s daughter.

The real battle begins here. Ajay Talwar doesn’t want his daughter to debut alongside a newcomer like Aasman. He uses all his power to push Aasman out of the industry. Aasman’s best friend Parvez (Raghav Juyal), who has connections with the underworld don Gafur Bhai (Arshad Warsi), arranges a meeting between them so Aasman can seek support. However, Ajay exposes this to ruin Aasman’s reputation, sending a video of the meeting to key people.

Amidst all these challenges, Aasman and Karishma fall in love. The series shows the harsh realities of Bollywood—nepotism, backstabbing, politics, and power plays. The actual reason behind Ajay’s efforts to ruin Aasman is a surprise you will discover only by watching the series.

Direction and Performances

Aryan Khan’s direction is commendable. He brings each character to life with depth and skill. Lakshya proves why he is a rising star with his perfect portrayal of Aasman. Raghav Juyal, known before as a dancer, shows that he is also a talented actor. Bobby Deol surprises everyone with his strong performance as the top superstar. The series also features many famous Bollywood stars in cameo appearances like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Singh, Karan Johar, emraan hashmi and many more, adding excitement and authenticity to the story.

Unique Elements and Themes

The show starts with strong language and mature dialogues, which is why it is only available on Netflix. It frankly reveals Bollywood’s dark side—nepotism, politics, manipulation, and underworld connections. It also humorously shows how influencers and film critics affect the industry and expose the struggles of outsiders while star kids enjoy privileges.
This is a true Bollywood masala series packed with action, emotional drama, dialogues, and plot twists. The songs are not a major highlight; “Tamannaah Bhatia has performed an item song for Gafur Bhai but the song lacks punch.”many viewers might skip them during streaming.

Popularity and Ratings

So far, the series has gained between 5 to 10 million views and is receiving positive feedback from viewers. It is a must-watch for Bollywood fans and those interested in the realities behind the silver screen.

The ratings so far show:

– IMDb: 7.3/10
– Filmikaarbhai: 7.5/10
– Google: 4.5/5.0

Conclusion

Overall, *The Ba***ds of Bollywood* is a powerful, entertaining series that successfully mixes drama, satire, and Bollywood masala. Aryan Khan’s direction shines through, with great performances from the entire cast, including Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, and Bobby Deol. The story may have a few twists and turns, but it keeps viewers hooked.

If you love Bollywood, want to see the industry’s behind-the-scenes truths, or just want a good drama series, this one is definitely worth your time.