Isadora Wandermuram in Time Magazine:
At its core, The Ba***ds of Bollywood is a razor-sharp look at the dazzling yet treacherous world of Hindi cinema, told through the eyes of Aasmaan Singh (Lakshya), an ambitious newcomer whose rise in the industry is as meteoric as it is precarious. With his loyal best friend Parvaiz (Raghav Juyal) and savvy manager Sanya (Anya Singh) by his side, Aasmaan navigates a glittering landscape filled with egos and unexpected betrayals. His supportive family—including his musically inclined uncle Avtar (Manoj Pahwa), devoted mother Neeta Singh (Mona Singh), and father Rajat Singh (Vijayant Kohli)—provides grounding, yet even they cannot shield him from the sharp edges of Bollywood ambition.
The series’ tension escalates when Aasmaan is cast opposite Karishma (Sahher Bambba), the debutante daughter of superstar Ajay Talvar (Bobby Deol). What begins as a professional pairing soon spirals into a tangled web of romance, rivalry, and manipulation, with seasoned producer Freddy Sodawallah (Manish Chaudhari) and fading actor Jaraj Saxena (Rajat Bedi) adding their own schemes into the mix. As Aasmaan’s career and personal life collide, the finale delivers revelations that turn everything the audience thought they knew on its head—from hidden family secrets to high-stakes industry machinations.
The Ba***ds of Bollywood is directed by first-time showrunner Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, and produced by his mother, Gauri Khan, for Red Chillies Entertainment. Their insider perspective and industry connections lend the series an added layer of authenticity and depth.
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