Series: The Ba**ds of Bollywood

Platform: Netflix 

Cast: Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bambba, Manoj Pahwa, Manish Chaudhari, Anya Singh, Mona Singh, Vijayant Kohli, Rajat Bedi, and Gautami Kapoor

Director: Aryan Khan 

Rating: 4 Moons 

Storyline 

Aryan Khan’s web series boldly exposes the politics, nepotism, star-kid culture, drug scandals, and power games behind Bollywood’s glamour. The first episode opens with a powerful action sequence, featuring elaborate set-ups and spectacular VFX. The boldness of the story and the harsh realities of the industry will shock viewers. Whether it's a scene like the Sameer Wankhede reference in the trailer and show, or the satire delivered by the cast and star-cameos — all these demonstrate that this isn't just about glamour, but also about self-reflection.

Acting

Lakshya (Aasmaan Singh) delivers a strong performance in his role, especially when his expressions emerge under pressure and ambition. Raghav Juyal portrays friendship with natural ease. Bobby Deol's role as Ajay Talwar adds a touch of popularity. Mona (Aasmaan’s mother) and Anya (manager), along with other actors, contribute to balancing the show between the family and emotional scenes.

Direction

As a debut director, Aryan Khan's efforts are commendable. His direction demonstrates a great deal of thought in the visual aesthetics, set design, and stylistic framing. While the satire and humor may be a bit overdone in some parts, it's precisely this element that makes a series like this a topic of conversation.

Dialogues

The dialogues are strong. Karan Johar and Ranveer Singh's (cameos) confrontations and the jail scene offer moments that resonate with the audience. The light humorous dialogues occasionally lighten the story.

Music

The soundtrack and background score together create a powerful audio experience. While there may be differences, the music enhances the moments where emotions emerge.

Overall

The Ba***ds of Bollywood is a thrilling debut by Aryan Khan. It's not just Bollywood satire, but a behind-the-scenes expose of those pressures and stories.