The Ba***ds of Bollywood is now the talk of the town for its biting satire, which has blurred the boundary between fiction and reality. The Ba***ds of Bollywood is like a balanced diet which consists of everything, starting from sharp writing, surprising cameos, and bold references. The show takes a fearless dig at Bollywood’s glitzy underbelly. Ba*ds of Bollywood is a true legacy to Farah Khan’s style of filmmaking, involved in ‘Om Shanti Om’.
Raghav Juyal’s priceless reaction in front of Emraan Hashmi
Raghav Juyal’s brilliant expression during his first meeting with Emraan Hashmi, where he starts singing ‘Kaho na Kaho’, is loved by the netizens. Several memes and social media posts have been talking about it.
Raghav brilliantly carried out the role of an Emraan Hashmi fanboy. The scene ends with a reference to the legendary movie ‘Jannat’, where he gets down on his knees. Raghav’s scenes in the show became a meme goldmine overnight.
Reels are made with Raghav’s scenes, and people are relating a lot to Raghav’s performance. The tension, humour, and subtle acting created a moment that perfectly captured The Bads of Bollywood’s tone, which was part parody, part performance.
The Sameer Wankhede row
Episode 1 sparked a wave of online debates after fans spotted a character who resembled someone similar to NCB officer Sameer Wankhede, who is known for his controversial involvement in Aryan Khan’s 2021 case. The netizens called it Aryan’s bold, ironic commentary on his own experience with media and authority. There is no official confirmation about any resemblance. The character might just be adding to the comedy material in that scene, but there are discussions among citizens on whether or not it resembles the NCB official. The best pun in that scene came when the scene ended with the dialogue ‘say no to drugs’ followed by the credit stamp ‘Directed by Aryan Khan’, many claiming it to be Aryan’s underlined humour.
Rajat Bedi’s scene-stealing return
Bollywood veteran Rajat Bedi, who is best remembered for the roles of villains he used to play in the early 2000s, made a surprising comeback that fans never expected. His brilliant performance of playing an exaggerated version of a washed-up star has earned him applause for both nostalgia and irony. He even takes us back to the 2000s era with subtle references.
The Film First Awards sequence
The fictional “Film First Awards” episode had everyone talking. It was a reference from Om Shanti Om‘s award function, where Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic speech, which is also seen in the scene when ‘Aasman’ wins the Filmfirst award. The scene also featured underlying points like industry favouritism. The entire sequence echoed real award nights with a sharper and funnier take.
The shocking plot twist finale
Just when audiences felt they had the show figured out, The Bads of Bollywood pulled a jaw-dropping twist in its last act. The reveal, tying together numerous storylines and uncovering hidden reasons, has left fans reeling. The brilliant use of VFX to the beautiful screenwriting make up the climax of Ba***ds of Bollywood.
The Bads of Bollywood consists of moments that blend boldness, humour, and self-reflection. Each of these five scenes demonstrated that Aryan Khan’s debut wasn’t afraid to rattle feathers while entertaining millions. Whether it was a funny real-life reference, a nostalgic comeback, or a climax that left jaws on the floor, the show managed to do what great satire should. The show got everyone talking, laughing, and thinking about the world it reflects.
