
The much-awaited series of the month (arguably the year) The Ba***ds of Bollywood aka The Bads of Bollywood was released on Netflix on September 18, 2025. Directed by Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan, The Ba***ds of Bollywood revolves around an actor who is outsider named Aasmaan Singh played by Lakshya Lalwani who went onto become a Bollywood star.
Since you have landed this page, True Scoop assumes that you have already watched the web series on Netflix and wondering about The Bads of Bollywood Real Story or The Bads of Bollywood True Story. Continue reading below-
The answer is yes and no at the same time. The Bads of Bollywood is a satirical drama that tries to bring the what goes behind the scenes in the world of Bollywood i.e. Hindi Film Industry.
Therefore, it can be said that although the inspiration behind some scenes shown in Aryan Khan's directorial series is based on real story, names and characters that have been used are totally fictional.
Well the answer is yes and no again. The makers have not revealed that on which particular actor Aasmaan Singh's character is inspired. However, his character throws shade on multiple Bollywood outsiders.
A few of the Bollywood outsiders who became a Bollywood stars are- late Sushant Singh Rajput, Kartik Aaryan, etc.
The concept of nepo kid is also showcased in the series. For those who have not watched Karishma Talwar played by actress Sahher Bambba is a star kid making her Bollywood debut. She is the daughter of Ajay Talwar played by actor Bobby Deol.