Aryan Khan who dubbed for Simba in the upcoming movie Mufasa: The Lion King putting all the nepotism talks aside and reforming the title for this new Bollywood generation as his father King Khan announced his directorial debut with an untitled Bollywood series produced by Gauri Khan along with Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment to be stream on Netflix in 2025. The announcement of this partnership and the project took place at an event in Los Angeles earlier this week. The project, previously described as a bold exploration of the film industry, promises a fresh and entertaining take on the glamorous world of Bollywood.
Set against the backdrop of the dazzling yet challenging Bollywood industry, the series seems to follow the journey of a charismatic outsider navigating the highs and lows of stardom. With its blend of drama, humour, and larger-than-life characters, the series promises to be a remarkable ride for viewers including Mona Singh and the cameo appearances from some of Bollywood’s biggest stars, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Ranveer Singh, and Karan Johar.
Looking forward to the upcoming project SRK and Suhana Khan have expressed their thoughts
Shah Rukh Khan expressed his excitement for his son’s debut, stating, “We are excited to present this new series with Netflix that offers a refreshing look into the glamorous cinematic world and what it takes to succeed as an outsider. It’s a unique narrative brought to life by Aryan, many passionate minds, and the team at Red Chillies Entertainment. This one’s going to be all heart, all hustle, and a whole lot of entertainment.”
Proud sister Suhana Khan congratulates Aryan Khan. She added, “Lots of laughs, drama, action and a little bit of trouble – just like it always is with you. I cannot wait! So proud.”
Aryan Khan’s Vision for the Series
Aryan Khan, who grew up in the world of cinema, brings his unique perspective to this project. Although the series is not a biopic of his father but will echo some aspects of Shah Rukh Khan’s journey as an outsider breakingly stepping into the Bollywood industry. The series is tentatively titled Stardom, a greeting to the world of fame and the struggles that come with it. Further, Monika Shergill, VP of Content at Netflix India, shared her thoughts on the partnership: “We’re thrilled to partner with Red Chillies Entertainment once again — this time, for a very special series, directed by Aryan Khan. Aryan brings a bold and dynamic directorial vision, and has created something truly one-of-a-kind and thoroughly entertaining.”
Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment previously collaborated for many other dramas following some successful projects like the crime drama Class of ’83 and the zombie thriller Betaal and this will be their sixth venture together. While Aryan Khan has previously ventured into fashion and business, his directorial debut marks his first major step into the world of film. Fans are eager to see how his personal experiences growing up in a film family will influence the narrative of this highly anticipated series.
Showering on Instagram Stories with praises, Kangana expressed her enthusiasm for Aryan’s brilliant choice of working behind the camera, commending him for not following the typical ritual of star kids who often opt for acting. In her post, she complimented Aryan for charting his path while simultaneously slamming other star kids, accusing them of failing to bring substantial contributions to the industry.
In the vibrant world of the film industry, the untitled series promises to be bold and entertaining, following a charismatic, ambitious outsider as they navigate the glamorous yet challenging realm of Bollywood. Packed with high-stakes drama, sharp humour, star-studded cameos, and over-the-top characters, the show is expected to deliver an unforgettable tribute to Indian cinema. This is something interesting happening for the first time in Bollywood history where the father will act and the son will be the director, we all are excited to see them in 2025 with the most unexpected and anticipated journey in Indian cinema.
