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The Ba***ds of Bollywood is Aryan Khan’s directorial debut on Netflix, and anticipation for the series has hit new heights. The show was already making headlines for Khan’s directorial debut, but a major plot twist in the series finale has really set it apart. Sahher Bambba, who plays the female lead in the series, has revealed that the cast was kept completely in the dark about the shocking climax, which centres around her and the male lead, Lakshya.
Before the reveal, “none of us knew the climax,” Bambba told Mid Day. According to her, “Half an hour before the climax shoot, Aryan called us all into his van and told us. Our jaws were on the floor!” The actor, who portrays a star kid in the satirical series, also noted that the surprise element was a deliberate and effective strategy by the first-time director. “Looking back, it was smart of him to keep it hidden, because the surprise made our reactions much more authentic.”
It took a long time for Bambba to get a role in the high-profile project, which also stars Raghav Juyal and Bobby Deol. She described the demanding audition process that started in August 2022. Under Khan’s guidance, her last and most important audition was held in the Red Chillies’ office. “That was the most exhausting round. We had to do so many variations,” she recalled of the demanding try-out. The call finally came months later. “Then in March 2023, Aryan called me and said, ‘Congratulations, welcome on board’,” Bambba remembered.
Aryan Khan described as “detail-orientated”
With a humorous eye, The Ba***ds of Bollywood examines the Hindi film industry’s inner workings. In her account of her time working with Khan, Bambba gushed about the director’s painstaking technique. He was “a detail-orientated” director who was remarkably confident in his work and himself, she said.
According to Bambba, Khan would often act out scenes for the cast and crew, demonstrating his hands-on approach to directing. She added, “What struck me was how much clarity and conviction he had—it never felt like he was a first-time filmmaker. He paid attention to even the smallest things, asking why my hair didn’t have enough volume on a particular day.”
Motivating presence on set
Even during the most physically demanding scenes, the director kept the mood upbeat and supportive. The capacity of Khan to inspire the cast, according to Bambba, is particularly evident throughout take after take. She concluded by saying, “Even when we were on our 10th take, he would say, ‘This was amazing, but let’s try something else.’ His vocabulary was motivating.”
It appears that the actors were just as taken aback as the audience was by the series’ shocking conclusion, thus cementing The Ba***ds of Bollywood as an essential streaming hit.
Q: Who directed the Netflix series The Ba***ds of Bollywood?A: The Ba***ds of Bollywood marks the directorial debut of Aryan Khan. The series has been noted for offering a satirical take on the Hindi film industry.Q: Who plays the female lead in The Ba***ds of Bollywood?A: The female lead in the series is played by actor Sahher Bambba, who portrays a star kid. She stars opposite the male lead, Lakshya, and the series also features Bobby Deol and Raghav Juyal.Q: How long was Sahher Bambba’s audition process for the series?A: Sahher Bambba’s audition process for The Ba***ds of Bollywood was extensive, lasting from August 2022 to March 2023. She described her final audition round, directed by Aryan Khan at the Red Chillies’ office, as the “most exhausting.”