The Bads of Bollywood Review: Refreshing take on unpredictable world of Bollywood
The Bads of Bollywood Web Series Rating: 3 Stars
Watched The Ba***ds of Bollywood Web Series on Netflix. Now, let’s analyze the cast, release date, story, positive/negatives and at last my personal view on this web series.
Cast: Bobby Deol, Lakshya Lalwani, Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bambba, Anya Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Manish Chaudhari, Rajat Bedi, Meherzan Mazda, Divik Sharma, Mona Singh, Gautami Kapoor, Vijayant Kohli, Neville Bharucha and Armaan Khera.
Director: Aryan Khan
Release Date: 18th September 2025 on Netflix
Duration: 7 Episodes/ 40 Minutes
Story: Series begins with its hero Aasmaan Singh (Lakshya) doing his stunt scene. He catches the bullet with his teeth in Rajinikanth style and kicks it and kills it to the villain. He has made his Bollywood debut with the film Revolver of Bollywood’s biggest producer Freddy Sodawalla (Manish Chaudhary).
Aasmaan has everything: talent, passion, a true friend Parvaiz (Raghav Juyal), a loyal manager Sanya (Anya Singh), a loving uncle Avatar (Manoj Pahwa) and supportive parents Rajat Singh (Vijayant Kohli) and Neeta Singh (Mona Singh). Now all he needs are good opportunities to prove his acting caliber and do justice to the undying support of his loved ones.
After the picture becomes a superhit, Soda Wala asks Aasmaan to sign a three-film deal. Sanya asks him to wait and think about it. Afraid that he might lose out on a good opportunity, Aasmaan signs the deal and hides it from her. She persuades Karan Johar (Karan Johar) to sign Aasmaan for his next grand film. Karan takes some time, but he agrees. Aasmaan is now in a fix. He still goes ahead and starts working on Karan’s film.
This is where all the trouble begins. Freddy is the most powerful person in Bollywood, which means that he is very cruel. He doesn’t care about others. Actor George Saxena (Rajat Bedi), who is stuck in his three-film deal, is a walking proof of this, who has been yearning for a film for the last 15 years and has been drumming on the streets.
On the other side is Ajay Talwar (Bobby Deol) is a Bollywood’s biggest star. He has his name and status in the industry. His daughter Karishma (Sahher Bambba) is going to debut with Karan Johar’s film. He does not want his daughter to do a film with Aasmaan, who has neither name nor money. Hence, he attempts to get Aasmaan out of KJo’s film. Meanwhile, Freddy is also upset with Aasmaan for breaking the contract. What happens next forms the rest of the show.
Positives
1. Performances
2. Story
3. Direction
4. Cinematography
5. Cameos
Negatives
1. Length
2. Uneven Screenplay
3. Songs
4. Climax
5. Last 2 Episodes
Durgesh Tiwary’s View: When I watched the trailer of this web-series planned to watch in my free time as loved the trailer and it’s a debut directorial series of SRK son Aryan Khan. The series follows actor Aasmaan Singh from Delhi, whose successful debut under producer Freddy Sodawallah leads to a role opposite Karishma Talvar in Karan Johar’s film, but he must contend with Freddy’s multi-film contract, interference from Karishma’s father, Ajay Talvar, emerging romance, and unforeseen complications.
The Ba***ds of Bollywood boldly exposes the politics, nepotism, star-kid culture, drug scandals, and power games behind Bollywood’s glamour. The web series is a witty, over-the-top satire with a brilliant star cast that makes it the most entertaining binge-watch of this season. At its heart, it’s a forbidden love story between an outsider and a nepo kid, building towards an unhinged, glorious climax that fully justifies the show’s title. 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. The web show is a feast for movie buffs, those who have followed Bollywood for a long time. For someone who is less familiar with the industry, the series provides sharp insights into the chaos that happens behind the silver screen. The best part is that it keeps delivering entertainment from start to finish. It is a madcap, wacky series that is engaging for the most part, filled with self-deprecating humor, amusing star-studded cameos, clever easter eggs, and seeti-maar dialogues. Each episode features appearances from the who’s who of Bollywood: Aamir Khan, Rajamouli, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, and even Shah Rukh Khan himself. Amid all the clutter, two cameos truly land— Emraan Hashmi as intimacy coordinator and Ranveer Singh hilariously faking an injury to escape a Karan Johar film. His cheeky banter with KJo (who plays a fictionalized, Kangana-inspired version of himself “the movie mafia”) is a standout.
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. Lakshya 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 and Anya along with other actors, contribute to balancing the show between the family and emotional scenes. The first episode ends with the dialogue ‘Say no to drugs’, followed immediately by the card ‘Written and Directed by Aryan Khan.’ Karan quips that he is the one who encourages outsiders the most, while Salman Khan says it’s risky to be a father. Moments like these are examples of how celebs mock themselves on the screen and provide fun.
A couple of episodes toward the end could have been better, since the start was solid. There are some over-the-top moments in line with the show’s quirky nature, but some might find them a bit crazy. The Bads of Bollywood does have cuss words and adult moments, making it less family friendly. The VFX in the final episode isn’t up to the mark and the romantic angle between the lead pair could have been explored better. Aryan Khan gives a subtle hint of the major plot twist in the initial part of the show, yet many will not see it coming. The twist is shocking and might not appeal to everyone. It does justify the show’s title, but it may still feel like a spoilsport in this otherwise captivating series. Music and technical elements do not add much. The background score tries to underline emotions but often feels generic. The salty language is surprising at first but quickly becomes repetitive. Overall, series may lack the finesse of a seasoned filmmaker, but Aryan Khan deserves credit for ambition, honesty, and guts. It’s messy, yes—but it’s also fresh, audacious, and brimming with potential. The boldness in the concept itself, being a self-aware and taunting narrative, makes the series one of the best in the genre in recent times. My view on this series Time Pass.
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