Shah Rukh Khan’s production house and big OTT platform in talks for ‘The Ba***ds Of Bollywood’ Season 2, writer Bilal Siddiqi reveals | Hindi Movie News
Fans of ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ could have another reason to celebrate, with writer Bilal Siddiqi revealing that discussions are underway for a possible second season. While there has been no official confirmation yet, Siddiqi has indicated that Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment and Netflix are in talks about taking the satirical series forward.The first season marked Aryan Khan’s directorial debut and received attention for its irreverent take on Bollywood, celebrity culture and the workings of the Hindi film industry.
Season 2 discussions are underway
Siddiqi, who co-wrote the series with Aryan Khan and Manav Chauhan, opened up about the possibility of another season while discussing his recent success with ‘Awarapan 2’.Speaking to NDTV about a potential return, Siddiqi said, “I hope so too. Red Chillies and Netflix are talking, so there are things they want to speak about first. You know how it is. I hope so too. It’s very exciting. We pulled off a great season one and we will be happy to do it another time.”While the writer remains hopeful, his comments make it clear that the second season has not yet received an official green light. However, the ongoing conversations suggest that the possibility is being actively explored.
Aryan Khan’s directorial debut
‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ introduced Aryan Khan as a director and presented a satirical look at the entertainment industry. The series combined humour and exaggerated portrayals of Bollywood with observations about fame, stardom and the business surrounding films.For Siddiqi, working alongside Aryan and Manav was also an important part of bringing the show together. He believes their shared approach to storytelling helped the series find its tone.
Bilal Siddiqi praises Aryan Khan’s creative approach
Siddiqi spoke highly of Aryan while reflecting on their collaboration. Describing the filmmaker, he said, “I think he’s got his head on his shoulders. He is extremely aware of what is being said around and he’s got a great sense of humour.”According to the writer, the creative partnership worked because the trio could openly discuss their ideas and challenge each other during the making of the series.“I think our sense of humour aligned. The way that we wanted to tell the story was also… We were never in disagreement about anything, which is why I think that healthy partnership shows on the screen,” he said.Siddiqi further described Aryan as “extremely aware, very well informed, sharp” and said that the filmmaker had a strong understanding of the references and ideas explored in the series.The writer suggested that there was little creative disconnect between the three collaborators, allowing them to develop the show’s distinctive humour and narrative together.
Fans await official confirmation
For now, viewers will have to wait for Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment to make a formal announcement regarding season 2. Siddiqi’s comments, however, indicate that conversations have already begun.If the discussions eventually result in an official renewal, ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ could return with another season of its irreverent take on the world of Hindi cinema.
