Aryan Khan has announced his arrival as one of the most promising new voices in Indian entertainment, winning the NDTV Indian Of The Year – Debutant Director of the Year 2025 for his debut series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood.
Regarded as one of the country’s most prestigious and credible honours, the Indian of the Year Award celebrates individuals who redefine excellence and shape the future of India across industries—making Aryan’s win a milestone moment in his career.
Choosing to chart his own path, Aryan Khan stepped behind the camera with a clear creative vision, sharp storytelling instincts, and a bold sense of humour. His debut itself has rewritten records. He became the youngest director and the only web-series filmmaker to be featured in IMDb’s Top 10 Directors of 2025, while The Ba***ds of Bollywood secured the title of IMDb’s #1 Most Popular Indian Series of the Year.
Released on Netflix in September, The Ba***ds of Bollywood received widespread acclaim for its sharp humour and confident storytelling. The show dominated Netflix India’s No. 1 spot, entered Netflix’s Global Top 10 (non-English shows), topped charts across multiple countries, and featured on Times Square’s iconic billboard, signalling its global appeal.
About The Bads Of Bollywood
Written and directed by Aryan Khan, the series is produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment and features an ensemble cast including Lakshya Lalwani, Bobby Deol, Mona Singh, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Manish Chaudhari, Sahher Bambba, Gautami Kapoor, Rajat Bedi, among others.
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