Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, won the Best Debut Director of the Year award for his Netflix series The Ba**ds of Bollywood at the NDTV Indian of the Year 2025 event in New Delhi. The honour marked Aryan’s first major recognition as a director and celebrated his entry into filmmaking. His heartfelt speech quickly earned praise online.
Aryan Khan’s Speech Wins Hearts
During his speech, Aryan thanked the cast, crew, and Netflix for trusting him as a first-time director. He also expressed gratitude to his mother and shared his fondness for awards, drawing smiles from the audience. Industry peers acknowledged his creative vision, making the evening memorable.
Aryan Khan bags NDTV Indian of the Year 2025 for Debutant Director. A landmark honour for The Ba**ds of Bollywood. Congratulations on a stellar start.#AryanKhan #TheBadsOfBollywood #NDTVIndianOfTheYear #DebutantDirector #ShahRukhKhan #Netflixpic.twitter.com/wamnKXZ5zg
— Buzz Alerts (@BuzzAlertsLive) December 20, 2025
