Aryan Khan to debut as director with Netflix series

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s son Aryan Khan will debut as a director with a series on ‘Netflix’ in 2025, the streamer announced. Produced by Gauri Khan under the banner ‘Red Chillies Entertainment’, the yet-to-be-titled series is set against the backdrop of the film industry, which Shah Rukh described as ‘all heart, all hustle’.

Dubbed a multi-genre project, the series is an ‘unabashed, entertaining ride through the adventures of a charming, ambitious outsider navigating the glitzy yet tricky world of Bollywood’, as per the official plotline. It blends a high-stakes narrative with self-aware humor, featuring blockbuster cameos and larger-than-life characters for an unforgettable, tongue-in-cheek take on Indian cinema, the streamer added.

In a post on ‘X’, Shah Rukh said it was a special day for them. “It’s a special day when a new story is presented to the audience. Today is even more special as @RedChilliesEnt and Aryan Khan embark on their journey to showcase their new series on @NetflixIndia. Here’s to untamed storytelling… Controlled chaos… Gutsy scenes and lots and lots of fun and emotions. Go forth and entertain people Aryan and remember, there’s no business like show business!” the superstar posted.

The project was unveiled in Los Angeles this week at an event - hosted by Bela Bajaria, Chief Content Officer, ‘Netflix’ - showcasing some of the most ambitious international titles coming to the service next year.

“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,” said Shah Rukh, who founded ‘Red Chillies’ with wife Gauri. He added, “It’s a unique narrative brought to life by Aryan and 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.”