Shah Rukh Khan’s son, Aryan Khan, recently made a splash with his directorial debut, the web series The Ba***ds of Bollywood. The show has been lauded not only for exceeding audience expectations but also for its clever integration of real-life and Bollywood references. Among the many lauded aspects of the series, eagle-eyed viewers have spotted a particularly exciting Easter egg that links it to the blockbuster film Animal, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Bobby Deol.
In a scene towards the end of The Ba***ds of Bollywood, Bobby Deol’s character, Ajay Talvar, passes his iPad to his daughter, Karishma (played by Sahher Bambba). While she scrolls through his chats, a message from ‘Ranvijay Singh’ is visible, simply saying ‘Meet you soon.’ Fans have quickly deduced that ‘Ranvijay’ refers to Ranbir Kapoor’s character from Animal, the same character who had a violent confrontation with Bobby Deol’s character in the film.
This discovery has sent social media into a frenzy, with viewers praising Aryan Khan’s directorial and writing prowess. Comments like “aryan really did a great job as a writer and director for a moment the series never felt dull and boring” and “aryan khan you genius” flooded platforms, highlighting the appreciation for his attention to detail.
The inclusion of this “Animal” reference has also fueled speculation about Bobby Deol’s potential appearance in the highly anticipated sequel, Animal Park. Fans are now wondering if this subtle nod hints at a future collaboration between the actors in the same universe or perhaps an alternate reality where their characters interact.