Shashi Tharoor recently praised Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, The Bads of Bollywood, calling it “absolute OTT gold.” The politician and author shared his review on X after watching the Netflix series while recovering from a cold. Tharoor described the show as a sharp and fearless satire of the film industry, saying it quickly went from a casual watch to one of his most enjoyable viewing experiences.
Shashi Tharoor Praises The Bads of Bollywood
In his post, Tharoor commended Aryan Khan’s direction and writing, calling The Bads of Bollywood “a masterpiece.” He praised its bold storytelling, humour, and insight into Bollywood’s inner world. Tharoor said the series marks the arrival of “a true storytelling powerhouse” and congratulated Shah Rukh Khan, saying any father would be proud of such an impressive debut.
I’ve been battling a cold & cough and cancelled engagements for two days. My staff and my sister, @smitatharoor, persuaded me to turn my eyes away from the computer part of the time towards a @NetflixIndia series, and it’s one of the best things I have ever treated myself to:… pic.twitter.com/xRUHv8ERTB
— Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) October 26, 2025
