'I do love awards just like my dad': Aryan Khan wins first directorial award, dedicates the milestone to his mother

Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, won Best Debutant Director of the Year for his show The Ba***ds of Bollywood, which was recently named IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Series of 2025. While lifting his first-ever trophy as a director, Aryan spoke about his fondness for awards “just like his dad,” but made it clear that the win was dedicated to his mother, Gauri Khan. The satirical series, which marked Aryan’s entry into showbiz on September 18, was loved and well-received by the audience.

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Aryan Khan’s thank-you note

Aryan shared a heartfelt thank-you note stating, “Good evening, everyone. Firstly, I would like to thank my cast, crew, and Netflix for showing faith in a first-time director and for working wholeheartedly with me. I would also like to congratulate all the winners tonight. This is my first award, and I hope I will be getting many more in the future. I do love awards just like my dad, but this award is not for him. This is for my mom because she keeps asking me to get into bed early, never put anyone down, and never to cuss. Today, I got this because of all that discipline. Thank you for making my mom the happiest woman in the world. I think tonight I will get a little less admonished.”

As Aryan delivered his speech, his grandmother, Savita Chhibber, was spotted visibly emotional in the audience.

NDTV Indian of the Year Event

The young filmmaker was honoured at the NDTV Indian of the Year event, held in New Delhi on Friday, where he attended the ceremony accompanied by his grandmother. His directorial debut, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, which starred Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bambba and Bobby Deol in lead roles with Mona Singh and Manoj Pahwa in pivotal parts, created waves across the internet.

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Fans and critics alike have high expectations from Aryan Khan as a director, praising the series for its sharp and engaging storytelling, marking a memorable beginning to his journey behind the camera and positioning him as one of the most exciting new directors in Bollywood.