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Aryan Khan receives the Best Debutant Director of the Year award for The Bads of Bollywood

Aryan Khan wins Best Debutant Director of the Year for The Bads of Bollywood at Navbharat Times’ 75th Anniversary celebration, receiving the honour from Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis after the series’ massive Netflix success.

February 21, 2026 / 16:10 IST
In recognition of the show’s success and his impressive debut, Aryan was honoured with the Best Debutant Director of the Year award at the grand Navbharat Times event.
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  • Aryan Khan wins Best Debutant Director for The Bads of Bollywood
  • Series topped Netflix India, entered Global Top 10 non-English shows
  • Aryan's debut praised for sharp writing and fresh direction

Aryan Khan has been conferred with the Best Debutant Director of the Year award for his web series The Bads of Bollywood at the Navbharat Times 75th Anniversary celebration. The young filmmaker was felicitated for his remarkable debut and growing impact in the entertainment industry.

Marking a strong and confident entry into direction, Aryan made waves with The Bads of Bollywood, a series that quickly became a talking point among audiences and critics alike.

With its sharp writing, clever humour, and engaging storytelling, the show stood out as a breakthrough project that established his distinct creative voice. His assured command behind the camera and fresh perspective were widely appreciated, cementing his arrival as a promising filmmaker.

In recognition of the show’s success and his impressive debut, Aryan was honoured with the Best Debutant Director of the Year award at the grand Navbharat Times event. The prestigious accolade was presented to him by Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Shri Devendra Fadnavis, making it a significant milestone in his budding career.

This is not the only recognition he has received for the series. Aryan was also recently honoured with the Debutant Director of the Year award at the NDTV Indian of the Year for the same project, further strengthening his growing list of achievements.

Premiering on Netflix in September, The Bads of Bollywood resonated strongly with viewers. The series climbed to the No. 1 position on Netflix India and later featured in the platform’s Global Top 10 for non-English shows, trending across multiple countries.

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

With critical acclaim, strong viewership numbers, and back-to-back honours, Aryan Khan’s debut venture has firmly positioned him as one of the most promising new directors to watch out for.

M Snehanjali
M Snehanjali is a Sub Editor and journalist with over two years of experience covering general news and entertainment in digital newsroom.
first published: Feb 21, 2026 04:10 pm

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