Shashi Tharoor Hails Aryan Khan The Bads of Bollywood
Shashi Tharoor Hails Aryan Khan The Bads of Bollywood
Politician and author Shashi Tharoor recently took to social media to shower glowing praise on Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, calling it nothing short of “absolute OTT gold.” The Congress MP, known for his eloquent expression, penned a heartfelt note after binge-watching the Netflix series, leaving fans and cinephiles buzzing.
Tharoor revealed that he watched the series while recuperating from a cold after being persuaded by his sister Smita Tharoor and his team. “It’s one of the best things I have ever treated myself to — absolute #OTT GOLD!” he wrote, commending the show’s bold direction, razor-sharp writing, and fearless storytelling. – SShashi Tharoor Hails Aryan Khan The Bads of Bollywood
Sharing his detailed thoughts, Tharoor posted, “Just finished watching Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, The Ba**ds of Bollywood, and I’m left grasping for words of praise. It takes a bit to grow on you, but once it does, you’re hooked! The writing is crisp, the direction fearless, and the audacity of the satire is precisely what Bollywood needed right now.”*
He further described the seven-episode Netflix series as “a genius creation — often hilarious, sometimes deeply moving, and consistently unflinching in its gaze beyond the glamour.” Tharoor lauded Aryan’s fresh voice and command over narrative tone, calling it “the arrival of a true storytelling powerhouse.” He signed off his post with a touching message to Shah Rukh Khan: “@iamsrk — from one father to another, you must be so proud!” – Shashi Tharoor Hails Aryan Khan The Bads of Bollywood
While Shah Rukh Khan has yet to respond to Tharoor’s heartfelt words, fans are reminiscing about the duo’s past light-hearted interactions online. Earlier this year, when Tharoor congratulated SRK for winning the National Award for Jawan, the superstar had quipped in classic SRK style, “Thank u for the simple praise, Mr. Tharoor. Would not have understood something more magniloquent and sesquipedalian ha ha (sic).”
The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, produced under Red Chillies Entertainment, premiered on Netflix on September 18, 2025. The satirical action-drama stars Bobby Deol, Lakshya Lalwani, Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bambba, Anya Singh, and Manoj Pahwa, among others. Set against the backdrop of the Indian film industry, the show dives into the chaotic, power-driven, and darkly humorous side of Bollywood. – Shashi Tharoor Hails Aryan Khan The Bads of Bollywood
Audiences and critics alike have hailed Aryan Khan’s debut as a bold, self-aware, and genre-defying take on fame, ambition, and hypocrisy within showbiz — marking an impressive and confident beginning to the young filmmaker’s journey.
With Shashi Tharoor’s endorsement adding to its growing acclaim, Aryan Khan’s debut project seems to have truly struck gold — both on and off screen.
Shashi Tharoor Hails Aryan Khan The Bads of Bollywood
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