Aryan Khan's much awaited Netflix debut The Ba***ds of Bollywood, delves into the underbelly of the film industry, with a mix of satire, drama and masala. With the bold title and Aryan's directorial debut under Red Chillies Entertainment, expectations were high. While the series has its moments, it's far from perfect.
The show starts off strong, pulls you into the chaos of Bollywood. Most episodes are engaging, with dark humor and celebrity cameos that add to the meta-Bollywood feel. But the pacing is uneven-some episodes fly by while others drag. It's the kind of series that keeps you hooked but sometimes tests your patience.
Rated "A" for heavy use of bad language which feels natural in the raw tone. Episode 6 has a scene that might make some uncomfortable for few people
The cameos are the highlight and let's be real this wouldn't have been possible without Shah Rukh Khan's pull. From Salman Khan to Ranveer Singh, these appearances create buzz but add nothing to the story.
By Episode 7 the chase sequences are flat with bad VFX that stick out like a sore thumb. The production values and technical quality is decent but not great which is surprising given Red Chillies' reputation.
Aryan Khan shows promise in his debut but The Ba*_ds of Bollywood_ is trying too hard to impress. The series is unapologetically "mass masala" with insider jokes, gritty drama and Bollywood chaos but not for everyone.
Verdict:
If you love Bollywood gossip, satire and meta moments you'll find something to like here. But if you're looking for polished storytelling or groundbreaking execution this might disappoint. Aryan's debut is decent but not great.
Overall : 3/5.
