Shah Rukh Khan is known for his charm, wit, and success in Bollywood, but recently, he made headlines for a heartwarming and surprising story about his son, Aryan Khan. During a Netflix event in Mumbai on February 3, Shah Rukh shared how he once pitched Aryan for a job at Netflix, leading to an interesting turn of events.
Shah Rukh Khan’s Big Plans for Aryan
At the Netflix event, Shah Rukh Khan revealed that he had big plans for his son Aryan, even before his directorial debut. Shah Rukh mentioned that Aryan had completed his studies at the University of Southern California (USC), focusing on direction and production. Shah Rukh had even spoken to the top Netflix bosses—Ted Sarandos, the CEO, and Bela Bajaria, the Chief Content Officer—about giving Aryan a job at Netflix. He wanted Aryan to assist someone at the streaming giant, kickstarting his career in the industry.
However, as fate would have it, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and Aryan’s plans were forced to change. Shah Rukh shared, “If it wasn’t for COVID, I had talked to Ted and Bela about giving Aryan a job so he could assist someone at Netflix. But because of COVID, Aryan came back to India.”
Aryan Khan’s Big Move to India
When Aryan returned to India, he didn’t sit idle. Instead, he started working on his own ideas. Drawing inspiration from his learning abroad and his father’s connections in the entertainment industry, Aryan began conceptualizing his first show. He also started writing the series, which became The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, an exciting project that Shah Rukh proudly unveiled at the event.
Behind the Scenes of The Ba**ds of Bollywood*
One of the most amusing moments during the Netflix event was when Shah Rukh Khan gave a sneak peek into his working relationship with Aryan. In a teaser from The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, Shah Rukh Khan was seen struggling to get his lines right while Aryan directed from behind the camera. As Shah Rukh tried take after take, it was clear that the father-son duo shared a playful dynamic on set.
Eventually, Shah Rukh couldn’t take it anymore and jokingly snapped, “Shut up… one more one more… Tere baap ka raj hai kya?” (“Does your father own this business?”). In a cheeky response, Aryan shot back, “Yes,” much to the amusement of fans who were watching.
A Family Affair
The event was a special moment for the Khan family. Shah Rukh’s wife, Gauri Khan, and their daughter, Suhana, were also present at the event, showing their support for Aryan’s big step into the entertainment industry. The show, The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, is produced by Gauri Khan, with Aryan co-creating it alongside Bilal Siddiqi and Manav Chauhan, who also share writing credits.
Shah Rukh Khan’s support for Aryan and his journey from directing his first project to now working with Netflix shows just how much family plays a key role in shaping their careers. Fans are excited to see Aryan’s vision come to life on screen, and it’s clear that the Khan family is destined for even more success.
