Meet cast and characters of Netflix's 'Ba *ds of Bollywood'
What's the story
Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan is all set to make his directorial debut with the Netflix series The Ba***ds of Bollywood, which premieres on September 18, 2025. The show will take viewers behind the scenes of the glitzy world of Bollywood, focusing on an ambitious, dedicated outsider and his friends as they navigate the industry. Here's a character guide for the upcoming series.
Lead roles
Lakshya, Sahher, and Raghav Juyal
Kill actor Lakshya will lead the series as Aasmaan Singh, a young actor with a controversial image. Sahher Bambba will essay Karishma Talwar, a privileged and rich actor. She is paired opposite Lakshya. Raghav Juyal will play his loyal best friend Parvaiz. Juyal's previous work in Kill, ABCD 2, Street Dancer 3D, and Bahut Hua Sammaan has made him a fan favorite, and expectations are high for his role.
Supporting cast
Bobby Deol, Mona Singh
Bobby Deol will play superstar Ajay Talwar, a celebrated Bollywood actor and father to Bambba's character. Mona Singh will portray Aasmaan's mother Neeta, adding emotional depth and intensity to the story. Singh is known for her roles in films such as 3 Idiots and Laal Singh Chaddha, among others.
Additional cast
Manoj Pahwa, Gautami Kapoor
Manoj Pahwa will play Aasmaan's uncle, Avtaar, while Gautami Kapoor will portray Talwar's wife, Anu, and mother to Bambba's character. Pahwa is known for his roles in Wanted and Singh Is Kinng, while Kapoor gained popularity with shows like Ghar Ek Mandir. She has also appeared in films like Fanaa and Student of the Year.
Star cameos
Special appearances by several Bollywood stars
The series will also feature cameo appearances by Shah Rukh, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, SS Rajamouli, Disha Patani, Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ranveer Singh, and Badshah, among others. The show promises a story filled with drama and action within the industry and has been Aryan's dream project for the past few years.