Bobby Deol recalls camaraderie with Shah Rukh Khan
Bobby Deol recalls camaraderie with
Shah Rukh Khan
Amidst the preview event of “Bads of Bollywood”, Bobby Deol recalled his camaraderie with Shah Rukh Khan in his
30-minute conversation and said that Aryan is all set to conquer the world.
The Netflix series features an impressive ensemble cast, including Bobby Deol. Playing the role of Ajay Talwar, the actor also reflected on his over three-decade-long friendship with SRK, which continues to remain strong.
The series premieres on Netflix on September 18.
At the launch of Aryan Khan’s much-awaited directorial debut, Bobby Deol opened up about being a part of the project. He not only praised Aryan’s vision and conviction but also reminisced about watching him grow up as Shah Rukh Khan’s son.
Adding that the 20th August will always remain special for him. He still remembers when Shah Rukh bhai once said, ‘Hamare bachche hai, and they want to join the industry’. Today, seeing Aryan take that step feels surreal. He has seen him as a little boy, and then years later, when he heard him speak, there was something magical about him, as if he was ready to conquer the world. And today, here we are, presenting his work, ‘The Bads of Bollywood’, Deol said.
Further, the actor recalled the time when he was offered the role in the series and what made him say yes. He clearly remembered getting a call from Red Chillies. They said, ‘Aryan is doing this show, would you like to be a part of it?’ he instantly said yes without a second thought. But Aryan still wanted to narrate it to him. He went to the office, sat there for almost seven hours, and listened to the entire script. The conviction with which he narrated it left him amazed and made him much happy because, as parents, they always wish for their children to be talented and successful. At the same time, we live in fear because we know the struggles we went through to reach where we are,” he added.
Towards the end of his speech, Deol then shared how Aryan’s conviction and eye for detail elevated the project, making it an experience unlike any other for the cast.
“I feel so lucky to be a part of this show. It’s not special because it’s Aryan’s or Shah Rukh bhai’s project, but because it truly is massive. Every actor has performed brilliantly, but it’s the director who brings out the soul of the story. To translate what’s written on paper into real emotions on screen is not easy, and Aryan has done it beautifully. From the youngest to the most mature characters, he has drawn out the best from everyone. Yes, he pushed us a lot, made us do many takes, and I kept thinking initially that he would go easy on us (laughs),” he concluded.
The preview shows Bobby Deol entering the series as the biggest superstar ever – Ajay Talvar, while Salman Khan makes a special appearance at a bulls**t party, and Ranveer Singh exclaiming “very hard” at the end. Johar, who’s good friends with the SRK family, seems to be playing himself – a Bollywood director pissed with people and life in general.
The preview also appears to take a dig at celebrities who gain more fame after serving jail time in controversial cases. Sahher Bambba, Manoj Pahwa, Gautami Kapoor, Mona Singh and Rajat Bedi, among others, play important roles.
A teaser and trailer for the show are yet to be out. ‘The Bads of Bollywood’ will premiere on Netflix on September 18.
News Edit KV Raman
