Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s son, Aryan Khan, has officially announced his directorial debut with a Netflix series. According to Indian media reports, the series titled “The Ba**rds of Bollywood”* was revealed at the Next on Netflix India 2025 event, with Shah Rukh Khan himself introducing it through a humorous promo.
In the promo, Shah Rukh Khan is seen attempting to deliver his iconic dialogues in various styles, but the director repeatedly calls for retakes. Frustrated, Shah Rukh finally asks, “Is this your father’s rule?” The camera then pans to Aryan, who smiles and confidently replies, “Yes.”
Following this playful exchange, Shah Rukh introduces Aryan’s series as “the quirkiest, boldest, and most cinematic story”. The promo also references Shah Rukh Khan’s film Jawan, where Aryan subtly nods to his father’s famous line, “Before raising a hand on a son…”
Shah Rukh mentioned that Aryan and his team will soon share the story behind this unique title. The series is being produced under the Red Chillies Entertainment banner, with Gauri Khan handling production. Gauri and Suhana Khan were also present at the event to support Aryan’s new venture.