Aryan Khan wins Best Debutant Director of the Year for Netflix's 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood', receives award from Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis: WATCH

Aryan Khan made a powerful and impactful entry into the entertainment industry with his directorial debut, The Ba***ds of Bollywood. The web series turned out to be a breakthrough moment for him, firmly establishing his voice as a filmmaker. Backed by sharp writing, clever humour, and engaging storytelling, the show opened to an overwhelming response. Both critics and audiences praised his fresh perspective and assured command behind the camera.

Following the series’ success, Aryan has continued to earn recognition for his work. And now, he was honoured with the Best Debutant Director of the Year award for _The Ba\*\*\*ds of Bollywood_. He was felicitated at the Navbharat Times 75th Anniversary celebration, where he was honoured for his remarkable achievement as a debutant director.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Giving Best Debutant Director Of The Year Award To Aryan Khan ❤️#AryanKhan pic.twitter.com/uWNGKb0puS

— Team Aryan Khan (@teamaryanfc) February 20, 2026

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The prestigious honour was presented to him by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, marking another proud milestone in his promising journey. He was also recently honoured with the Debutant Director of the Year award at the NDTV Indian of the Year 2025 for the same series, further adding to his growing list of achievements.

Premiered on Netflix in September, the series struck a chord with viewers thanks to its sharp humour and engaging narrative. It soon climbed to the No. 1 spot on Netflix India and went on to feature in the platform’s Global Top 10 for non-English shows, trending across several countries. Its appearance on the iconic Times Square billboard was a clear sign of its rising international buzz.

Written and directed by Aryan Khan, the series is produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment and features an ensemble cast including Lakshya Lalwani, Bobby Deol, Mona Singh, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Manish Chaudhari, Sahher Bambba, Gautami Kapoor, Rajat Bedi, among others.