When Aryan Khan revealed his directorial debut, the conversation wasn’t only about the film — it was also about the rather unconventional name. Was it The Bastards of Bollywood? The Ballads of Bollywood? Or simply The Bads of Bollywood? For several months, the cast and crew deliberately kept audiences guessing. Now, having watched the series on Netflix, viewers now know the real answer — and the shocking climax justifies the perfect fitting name.
The Plot
The series takes a look at Aasmaan Singh (Lakshya), a doe-eyed outsider in the film industry who bags his big break opposite superstar Ajay Talvar’s (Bobby Deol) daughter Sahher Bambba in a Karan Johar project. What should have been an entry into stardom swiftly turns into a hellish situation, as Ajay leverages his clout to ruin Aasmaan’s debut and push him out of Bollywood.
Despite all Ajay’s efforts, he cannot stop his daughter from being attracted to Aasmaan. The plot unfolds into an explosive series of manipulation, power-grabs, and eventually personal grievances.
The Explosive Climax
The final episode takes a wild turn. After a nasty fight, Ajay manages to stop his daughter from marrying Aasmaan. But the biggest twist comes seconds after: Aasmaan is revealed to be Ajay’s illegitimate son from a past affair with an item dancer from Bobby’s famous track Duniya Haseenon Ka Mela.
This shocking revelation turns the whole story upside down. Suddenly, the realization dawns on the audience why Ajay was so eager to keep Sahher and Aasmaan apart — because they are half-siblings. What had appeared to be jealousy or ego, actually turned out to have disturbingly deep family roots.
The Title Reveal
As if they weren’t drama enough, the finale ends with another twist. Rajat Bedi’s and Manish Chaudhari’s characters blackmail Ajay into starring in a new family drama with Sahher and Aasmaan. Just before they are about to reveal the name of the movie, the title is flashed on screen in full without asterisks: The Bastards of Bollywood.
This phrase isn’t a gimmick — it shows the chaos, scandal, and irony of the story. Lakshya’s character is literally a “bastard,” and the messy family connections aim to amplify the absurd darkness of Bollywood glamour.
Aryan Khan’s debut uses shock value well to earn its daring title. The story, which starts off as a truly thrilling tale of competing love interests, soon gives way to a twisted family scheme that astonishes viewers and leaves them surprisingly charmed by the audacity of The Bastards of Bollywood. With Bobby Deol at the helm of the insanity and Aryan Khan, the son of Shah Rukh Khan, behind the camera, it’s clear this isn’t just a show — it’s a statement.
Now streaming on Netflix, the series is already making headlines — no small feat for its title and story.
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