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Lakshya calls Aryan Khan a visionary director after The Ba**ds of Bollywood.
Aryan Khan may have only just stepped into Bollywood as a filmmaker, but he’s already being called a creative powerhouse. After the roaring success of The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, actor Lakshya – who led the Netflix show – couldn’t stop praising Shah Rukh Khan’s son, calling him a visionary who has “the power to change the world.”
In a new conversation on Raj Shamani’s podcast, Lakshya opened up about Aryan’s rare qualities as a director, his fearless storytelling, and how he surprised everyone with his acting talent behind the scenes.
“He has the power to change the world”
Lakshya revealed that Aryan is thrilled with the success of The Ba**ds of Bollywood* and is now taking a well-earned break. Speaking about his experience working under Aryan’s direction, he said, “I meet very few people who make me think, ‘He has the power to change the world,’ and Aryan is one of them. He has immense willpower. Even before reading the script, I knew he would create something special. He has that zeal, aggression, passion, and conviction that not every director has.”
He added, “When one film becomes a hit, most people start copying it. But Aryan said, ‘No, I’ll make a show everyone will talk about.’ He believed in his story and convinced all of us. He’s been through a lot and could have done anything, but he chose to make people laugh at his own misery. Usne apna bhi mazak udaya, SRK sir ka bhi (He made fun of himself as well as SRK sir). He’s very witty and full of mischief, bahut mastikhor hai woh (he’s very mischievous). He’s a boy’s boy. He’d often show us how to do scenes and even perform the girls’ parts himself. He’s a damn good actor.”
Aryan Khan’s bold Bollywood debut
Written and directed by Aryan Khan, The Ba**ds of Bollywood* takes a sharp, satirical look at the Hindi film industry – from power struggles to the insider–outsider debate – all told with humour and bite. The show stars Lakshya and Sahher Bambba in lead roles, with Bobby Deol, Raghav Juyal, Mona Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Anya Singh, and Rajat Bedi forming a strong ensemble.
The Netflix series also grabbed attention for its star-studded cameos, featuring Ranveer Singh, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Karan Johar, and S.S. Rajamouli. Within four days of its release, the show clocked an impressive 2.8 million views and sparked massive social media chatter for its fearless humour and self-aware storytelling.
Shreyanka Mazumdar is Chief Sub Editor of the entertainment team at News18. With an unbridled passion for all things Bollywood, she loves deep-diving into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment world, bring… Read More
October 20, 2025, 07:31 IST