It is a big day of Bollywood royalty, the eldest son of megastar Shah Rukh Khan, Aryan Khan, celebrates his birthday. Aryan was born on November 12, 1997, in Mumbai and has always lived his own life despite being surrounded by cinema. Aryan has preferred being behind the camera creating the stories rather than performing them like other star kids who have used acting as a gateway to success. His latest artistic project has made it clear that the next generation of the Khan family is as ambitious and talented as ever.
Aryan attended his primary school at the Dhirubhai Ambani International School in Mumbai and then proceeded to the schools in England at Sevenoaks school. In later years, he enrolled in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree course at the highly regarded University of Southern California in Film and Television Production. This strong background in the filmmaking contributed to his artistic outlook, providing him with the technical expertise and global perspective necessary to direct major films.
The Bads of Bollywood: Bold New Chapter by Aryan Khan.
Aryan Khan debuted as a creator, writer, and director in 2025 with The Bads of Bollywood, a dark comedy-drama web series released on September 18, 2025, on Netflix. Produced under Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment, the series provides an raw and satirical view on the culture of glamour, fame, and ambition that defines the Indian film industry.
The show follows the journey of a group of young dreamers navigating the harsh realities of the Bollywood world filled with betrayals, fame traps, and moral compromises. The story is a humorous and yet a thought-provoking, presenting the film industry from an insider’s lens while questioning its obsession with image and power. Aryan, along with Bilal Siddiqi and Manav Chauhan, co-wrote and directed the project.
The series has an ensemble cast that includes Bobby Deol, Lakshya Lalwani, Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bambba, and Anya Singh, and it is a masterpiece in blending dark humour and emotional depth. The music, commposed by Anirudh Ravichander and Shashwat Sachdev, brings a modern and a young feel to the show. There has also been internet discussion about the show, as fans note that it bears strong similarities to reality situations within the Bollywood world.
Fun Trivia About Aryan Khan
- Aryan portrayed little Simba in the Hindi dub of The Lion King (2019) and provided his voice to The Incredibles (2004) as a child, with his father.
- He made a short appearance in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham… (2001) as the younger version of SRK’s character.
- In USC, he was involved in a few short student films and frequently mentioned that he was interested in telling stories and editing.
- Aryan spent a good part of his teenage years in a foreign country, which affects his aesthetics a mixture of Hollywood-style realism and Indian cinema-emotionalism.
- Aryan lives a fairly quiet life despite the fact that he was born into stardom and likes his work to speak louder for himself.
With Aryan celebrating his 28th birthday today, the wishes are flooding in on social media handled by fans and friends. The internet is full of throwback pictures of him with SRK and Gauri, emotional posts, and even fan edits in honor of his artistic life. From a child who once watched his father rule the big screen to a man carving his niche as a storyteller, Aryan Khan’s evolution is nothing short of inspiring.
Happy Birthday, Aryan Khan may your tales keep on rewriting the silver screen.
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