Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, ‘The Bad Boys of Bollywood,’ has garnered significant attention since its release, consistently topping Netflix’s viewership charts in India. Despite the show’s popularity, some of its jokes and musical numbers have sparked debate for allegedly pushing boundaries. In a candid interview, Khan revealed that he and his co-writers received feedback on several scenes, suggesting certain elements were perhaps too much or too something else. However, Khan stood firm on his creative vision, stating, “If you don’t like it, I mean, the show is not meant for you, or it is meant for you, but you might not like it, your 18-year-old kid might like it. Your uncle might like it who likes certain kinds of humour or certain kinds of jokes.”
Khan further clarified that the intention behind the series was to satirize the Hindi film industry from an insider’s perspective, aiming for self-deprecation rather than disrespect. He emphasized the importance of maintaining a fine line and expressed that the guardrails were largely self-imposed, rooted in respect for the industry. “People being able to take jokes on themselves, I feel, is the first and most important thing about comedy. Take a joke on yourself and then spread the love,” he commented, highlighting the collaborative and sporting nature of the cast and crew. The show is currently facing a defamation suit filed by former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede, who alleges that the series unfairly targets and maligns him.