Aryan Khan is taking steady steps in the entertainment world. His latest achievement has become a proud moment for the Khan family. Shah Rukh Khan’s son has won his first major award for his directorial debut series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood. The moment was special. Aryan accepted the honour with warmth and quiet confidence.
Aryan received the Best Debutant Director of the Year award at the NDTV Indian of the Year event in New Delhi on Friday. He arrived with his nani, Savita Chhibber. She was visibly emotional as she watched him walk on stage and accept the trophy. Soon after, videos of his speech began circulating widely on social media.
Many expected Aryan to credit his superstar father. Instead, he chose a different path. Aryan admitted that he enjoys awards, much like Shah Rukh Khan does. However, he made it clear that this win was not about his father. He said the award belonged to his mother, Gauri Khan.
Aryan Khan Credits Mother Gauri Khan For His 1st Award
While addressing the audience, Aryan first thanked those who trusted him as a first-time director.
He said. “Good evening everyone. Sabse phele main apne cast, crew aur Netflix ko thank you kehna chahtha hun jinhone ek first time director pe itna bharosa kiya aur mere saath itne pyaar, mehnaat aur enthusiasm ke saath kaam kiya. Congratulations to all the winners tonight. (First of all, I would like to thank my cast, crew and Netflix for placing so much faith in a first-time director and for working with me with such love, hard work and enthusiasm).”
Aryan Khan won NDTV Indian of the Year – Debutant Director of the Year 2025. Congratulations on this extraordinary milestone with The Ba**ds of Bollywood*.
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“Mere dad ki tarah, mujhe bhi awards bohot pasand hain,” he said in his award-winning speech.#AryanKhan #ShahRukhKhan pic.twitter.com/Cj3BeAXBtU
He then spoke about what the award truly meant to him. “Yeh mera phela award hai, and I hope mujhe aur bhi bahut sare awards milenge kyunki mere dad ki tarahn mujhe bhi awards bohot pasand hain. But this award is not for him. This award is for my mom, kyunki meri mom mujhse hamesha kehti hain jaldi sona, logon ka mazak nahi udana aur gali galoch bilkul nahi… aur aaj inhi sab cheezun ke liye mujhe yeh award mila hai. Thank you for making my mom the happiest woman in the world and I know aaj ghar jaake mujhe thodhi kum dant padegi.”
The comment brought laughter and loud applause. Many praised Aryan for keeping the moment real and heartfelt. His nani was seen wiping her tears as he finished speaking, which made the scene even more touching.
About Aryan’s Directorial Debut Series
Aryan stepped into showbiz as a director on September 18 with Netflix’s The Ba**ds of Bollywood. The series is a satire on the Hindi film industry. It looks at power struggles, fame, and survival in Bollywood. It also highlights the pressure faced by outsiders. The show stars Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bambba and Bobby Deol. Anya Singh, Mona Singh and Manoj Pahwa play key roles.
The series received mixed reviews in 2025. Some critics called it “raw” and “boring.” They pointed to uneven storytelling and rushed emotions. Actor Alyy Khan also criticised the show. Shah Rukh Khan later defended the project. He described it as a learning process built on “trial and error.” Many viewers appreciated its bold tone and honest satire. Actor Emraan Hashmi even said the series could have worked well in theatres.
Despite divided opinions, The Ba***ds of Bollywood gained strong attention. It was later named IMDb’s Most Popular Indian Series of 2025
