More chaos in the making

A still from ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’. Pics/AFP, Instagram

It may have dropped months ago, but the buzz around ‘The Ba'''ds of Bollywood' is far from over. The irreverent industry satire is quietly gearing up for its next act. Sources tell mid-day that work on the Lakshya-led second season is already underway, with the writing process expected to continue till the end of the year.

The Netflix series, which marked Aryan Khan's debut as a creator and director, is taking a measured approach to its sophomore outing. The makers are focusing on crafting a fresh narrative instead of simply repeating themselves to strike a chord with the audiences.

Bobby Deol

"Everyone is aware that the second season comes with greater expectations. The effort right now is to make sure the writing feels fresh and original, rather than simply repeating what worked the first time. Bilal Siddiqi, who was a key creative force behind the first season, is actively working on the scripts," an insider reveals.

Aryan Khan

If development progresses as planned, the next season is expected to move into production next year. "If all goes as planned, the show will go on floors by the first quarter of 2027. Shoot-related decisions will take place after Shah Rukh Khan's King releases in December," confirms another source.

Other Rumours doing the rounds

>> The second season may feature a plotline where Aasmaan (Lakshya) stars in a biopic about the underworld don, Gafoor.

>> It could explore a narrative where the world discovers Aasmaan is Ajay Talwar's (Bobby Deol) son, potentially making him a nepobaby.

>> Netflix is reportedly trying to leverage its global network to lock in a massive Hollywood star or an acclaimed international director for a cameo.