Aryan Khan’s directorial debut The Ba**ds of Bollywood* on Netflix is grabbing headlines not just for its title but also for the brief he gave lead actor Lakshya Lalwani.
The young actor has now revealed that Aryan specifically asked him to study Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt to bring alive the swagger of a 90s Bollywood star.
Aryan’s Unfiltered Brief
Speaking to Hindustan Times, Lakshya said Aryan wanted his character Aasmaan Singh to be raw and unapologetic. “When I spoke to Aryan, he told me to watch how Shah Rukh sir and Salman Khan used to talk. It was not arrogance, they were just being themselves,” Lakshya revealed.
The idea was to project a star who doesn’t hide behind polish or PR, much like how Sanjay Dutt built his public persona. The actor admitted that while the role is fictional, he could see shades of his own personality in Aasmaan Singh.
Fans See A Pattern
On social media, many pointed out that Aryan’s choice of role models SRK, Salman and Sanjay feels deliberate, almost like a nod to the kind of larger-than-life personalities Bollywood doesn’t manufacture anymore.
Some even argued that this reflects Aryan’s take on the industry: that authenticity, even if messy, outshines perfection.
Why It’s Stirring Debate
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The comparisons are already sparking chatter: is Aasmaan Singh simply inspired, or is Aryan holding up a mirror to how Bollywood heroes once dominated culture?
With Shah Rukh Khan’s own son making his creative debut, the references to SRK and Salman are being read as both homage and provocation.
The inclusion of Sanjay Dutt, known for his off-screen controversies, adds another layer, a signal that Aryan isn’t afraid of uncomfortable truths.
A Show Beyond Bollywood
The Ba**ds of Bollywood* is framed as satire, but Aryan Khan’s brief suggests something sharper: a commentary on the evolution of Bollywood stardom itself.
By asking Lakshya to channel the rawness of SRK, Salman and Sanjay from their early days, Aryan may just be telling audiences that Bollywood’s future lies in revisiting its unpolished, unpredictable past.
A tribute or critique, one thing is clear: Aryan Khan’s debut has everyone talking. Follow Dazzlerr for more.
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