Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, won the Best Debut Director Of The Year award for his Netflix series The Ba***ds of Bollywood at the NDTV Indian of the Year 2025 awards held in New Delhi.
The honour marked Aryan Khan’s first major recognition as a director and highlighted his transition from behind-the-scenes creative work to mainstream filmmaking. Accepting the award, Aryan thanked the cast, crew and the streaming platform for backing him as a first-time director.
In a brief yet candid speech, Aryan acknowledged the role of family support in his journey and drew a light-hearted comparison with his father. He said that, like Shah Rukh Khan, he too enjoys winning awards, but dedicated this milestone to his mother, crediting her constant encouragement.
The series, released on Netflix, marks Aryan Khan’s directorial debut and presents a satirical take on nepotism, scandals and closely guarded secrets within the Hindi film industry. It follows the journey of an aspiring actor whose rapid rise to fame exposes unsettling links to powerful figures in Bollywood.
Since its release, The Ba**ds of Bollywood* has generated strong buzz among viewers and critics alike. The show has topped IMDb’s list of the most popular Indian series of 2025, outperforming several high-profile titles across genres.
Industry peers and veterans present at the event praised Aryan Khan’s creative vision, noting that his debut reflects a new generation of filmmakers willing to explore the industry with a sharper, self-aware lens.
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