Bobby Deol on Aryan Khan’s Directorial Debut: “He’s Calm, Mature, and Incredibly Focused”

Bobby Deol on Aryan Khan and OTT: “If The Ba**ds of Bollywood Is a Hit, It’s Because of Aryan”

Thirty years in the industry, and Bobby Deol is living his most exciting chapter yet. In a heartfelt chat with Times Now’s Navika Kumar, the actor opened up about his creative rebirth through OTT and the experience of working with debutant director Aryan Khan on The Ba**ds of Bollywood.

“If the show is successful and loved, it’s because of Aryan Khan,” Bobby said. “He’s calm, mature, and incredibly focused. Not once did he raise his voice or lose his cool, even while pushing us for the perfect take. That’s rare for someone directing for the first time.”

Bobby shared that he signed the project without hesitation. “I know how much pressure comes with being Shah Rukh’s son. Taking on direction at this stage takes courage. I wanted to support him. But Aryan insisted on narrating the story himself — a seven-hour narration that completely floored me. His writing, humor, and attention to detail were remarkable.”

The actor sees similarities between Shah Rukh Khan and his own father, Dharmendra. “Both came from humble beginnings, achieved greatness, yet stayed grounded. Aryan reflects that same humility,” he said.

Bobby also acknowledged the transformative power of streaming platforms. “OTT changed my life. Class of ’83 and Aashram gave me roles that broke my image and helped me rediscover myself as an actor,” he shared, recalling how Class of ’83 moved his brother Sunny to tears.

With The Ba**ds of Bollywood earning both critical and audience love, Bobby Deol stands as one of Bollywood’s most remarkable comeback stories. “I feel like I’m starting all over again,” he said. “As long as I’m on a set, I’m happy.”

From the silver screen to streaming, Bobby Deol’s evolution mirrors the changing face of Indian entertainment — grounded, fearless, and constantly reinventing itself.