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Aryan Khan's directorial debut wins big!
21 Feb
Summary
- Aryan Khan awarded Best Debutant Director for Netflix series.
- The series ranked No. 1 on Netflix India and Global Top 10.
- Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis presented the award.
Aryan Khan has received the Best Debutant Director of the Year award for his web series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood. This recognition was bestowed upon him at the 75th anniversary event of Navbharat Times, with the award presented by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The series, which premiered on Netflix in September, satirically explores the Hindi film industry and garnered attention for its unique writing and humor. It quickly rose to the No. 1 position on Netflix India and achieved a spot in the Global Top 10 for non-English content.
The series also gained international visibility, including a feature on a Times Square billboard. This project marks Aryan Khan's directorial debut and his official entry into the entertainment industry as a filmmaker. He also received a Debutant Director of the Year award at the NDTV Indian of the Year 2025 awards. Produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, the show features a notable ensemble cast.
