Aryan Khan Didn’t Create The Bads of Bollywood Alone – Meet His Co-Writer, Bilal Siddiqi
Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, The Ba**ds of Bollywood*, premiered on Netflix on September 18, 2025, and quickly caught viewers’ attention with its sharp satire, witty dialogues, and unfiltered look at the chaos of the Indian film industry. The series stars Lakshya Lalwani, Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bambba, and Bobby Deol, and was produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment.
While Aryan Khan is credited as the director, there’s another creative mind who helped shape the series’ bold storytelling — writer and co-creator Bilal Siddiqi. Known for his intelligent writing and nuanced characters, Bilal worked alongside Aryan Khan and Manav Chauhan to craft the show’s narrative and biting humour.
Who Is Bilal Siddiqi?
Bilal Siddiqi, a Mumbai-based writer, graduated from St. Xavier’s College with a degree in mass media and advertising. At just 19, he made his literary debut with the spy thriller The Bard of Blood, which was later adapted into a Netflix series starring Emraan Hashmi. The show was also produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment — the same banner behind The Ba**ds of Bollywood*.
Interestingly, Emraan Hashmi, who starred in Bilal’s earlier work, makes a memorable cameo in Aryan Khan’s new Netflix show.
His Career So Far
Bilal Siddiqi’s impressive portfolio includes books such as The Kiss of Life (co-written with Emraan Hashmi), The Stardust Affair, and The Phoenix. He also penned the Netflix adaptation of The Bard of Blood and has contributed to other web series, including Stardom (2023).
A protégé of celebrated crime writer S. Hussain Zaidi, Bilal continues to collaborate with him and often seeks his mentorship on creative projects.
What’s Next for Bilal Siddiqi
Bilal’s upcoming project is Awarapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi. Meanwhile, The Ba**ds of Bollywood* continues to receive praise for its unfiltered portrayal of ambition, fame, and betrayal in the glitzy yet ruthless world of cinema.
The Netflix series follows Aasmaan Singh (played by Lakshya Lalwani), an outsider who dreams of making it big in Bollywood. As he and his friends navigate fame, temptation, and heartbreak, the show paints a vivid picture of the highs and lows of stardom.
With Aryan Khan’s bold direction and Bilal Siddiqi’s razor-sharp writing, The Ba**ds of Bollywood* stands as a fresh, daring addition to Indian streaming content.
News Source : Information for this article was gathered from a variety of reliable news outlets.
