In a heartwarming show of support, Sunny Deol took to Instagram to extend his praise for Aryan Khan’s much-anticipated directorial debut, The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, dubbing the series “absolutely fantastic” and adding, “your father will be very proud.” He even included Bobby Deol’s admiration—“Bob has been full of praise”—closing with a spirited “Chak De Phatte,” signaling both affection and encouragement mintFirstpostIANS News.
This comment comes laden with symbolic significance. Sunny Deol and Shah Rukh Khan had a long-standing falling-out following their collaboration on the 1993 blockbuster Darr—yet these recent remarks underscore a renewed warmth between them, echoing their later reconciliation during events like the Gadar 2 success bash ABP NewsIANS NewsMasala.
Adding to the excitement, Aryan’s father, Shah Rukh Khan, has already chimed in with his own praise. During an #AskSRK session on X, he described The Ba**ds of Bollywood* as “very entertaining, wacky and emotional,” promising an “honest review” India TodayThe Times of India. Earlier still, SRK confirmed his cameo and humorously remarked, “Give him love as a Director … Abhi ghar mein competition nahi chahiye…” when asked about launching Aryan as an actor ABP LiveThe Times of India.
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A Legacy Continues
Aryan Khan’s first foray behind the camera is generating major buzz—not just because of his family name, but thanks to the creativity, star-studded cameos, and genre-blending style on display. Produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, and featuring talents like Bobby Deol, Lakshya, Sahher Bambba, Mona Singh, Raghav Juyal, and more, the series offers a satirical yet glossy view of Bollywood’s dream-chasers FirstpostWikipedia.
The first look trailer was unveiled in mid-August at a high-profile event in Mumbai—with SRK, Gauri, and Aryan present. At the launch, SRK got visibly emotional as he invited his son on stage, showcasing their tight-knit bond and the pride he carries for Aryan’s success The Times of IndiaIndia Today.
What’s Next?
The Ba**ds of Bollywood* is set to premiere on Netflix starting September 18, 2025 mintWikipedia. With Sunny Deol’s encouraging shout-out and SRK’s genuine admiration, it’s clear the industry’s new generation is poised for big things.