Shah Rukh Khan recently announced the title of his elder son Aryan Khan’s directorial debut during the Next on Netflix event on Monday. The show, backed by Shah Rukh’s production house Red Chillies Entertainment, is set to be titled The B***ds of Bollywood. This unveiling captured significant attention, as it marks an important milestone for Aryan as he steps into the world of filmmaking.
Diving into the details, Shah Rukh shared his hopes for Aryan’s career, explaining how the journey began with a learning phase at the University of Southern California. “He did his learning ki kaise kare (on how to do) direction and production. Bahut ajeeb sa coincidence hai. Covid nahi hota toh maine baat ki thi Ted se aur Bela se ki isko Netflix mein naukri de dein, wo assist kare kisi ko. But Covid ho gaya toh wo yahan par aa gaya (It’s a very strange coincidence. If it wasn’t for Covid, I’d talked to Ted and Bela to give him a job at Netflix so that he can assist someone there. But Covid happened so he came back to India),” Shah Rukh recounted, referencing Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos and Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria.
Shah Rukh Khan’s production house has previously collaborated with Netflix, producing popular titles such as Love Hostel, Class of 83, Bard of Blood, and Darlings. The title The B***ds of Bollywood is co-created by Bilal Siddiqi and Manav Chauhan, with Aryan’s mother, Gauri Khan, involved in the production. Shah Rukh expressed his aspirations with a heartfelt message at the event, wishing both Aryan and his daughter Suhana well as they embark on their journeys in the entertainment industry.
“It is my prayer that even if they get 50 percent of the love that I have received, then it will be a lot from them,” Shah Rukh stated poignantly. Attending the event alongside his wife Gauri and children Aryan and Suhana, he reflected on his own experiences and the affection he has garnered from audiences throughout his illustrious career.
Suhana Khan made her acting debut earlier this year in Zoya Akhtar‘s period coming-of-age musical, The Archies, on Netflix India. She is also set to appear in the upcoming crime thriller King, directed by Siddharth Anand, alongside a stellar cast including Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, and Abhay Verma. This film is slated for release in cinemas next year, and Suhana’s rise in the industry has further spotlighted the Khan family’s growing influence in showbiz.
The anticipation surrounding Aryan Khan’s directorial debut illustrates the excitement that Shah Rukh Khan’s support invokes not only for his son but for the audience eager to witness new talent in the film industry. With both Aryan and Suhana taking their first professional steps, their father’s legacy continues while creating a nurturing environment for future generations of filmmakers and actors.
As Shah Rukh Khan passionately champions Aryan’s career, the implications of this debut could resonate far and wide. The creative landscape of Bollywood may witness a new wave of storytelling through Aryan’s vision, bolstered by the love and experience surrounding him. All eyes will be on Aryan Khan as he embarks on this exciting journey, and supporters are optimistic about what lies ahead for the emerging talents under the Khan banner.