Aryan Khan is set to begin filming the second season of The Ba*ds of Bollywood in March 2027, industry reports said, with several principal cast members from season one expected to return.
Cast and production update
According to reporting by entertainment outlets, Lakshya will reprise his role as Aasmaan Singh, the outsider protagonist introduced in the first season. Sahher Bambba is slated to return as Karishma Talvar, while Bobby Deol is expected to reappear as Ajay Talvar. Dancer-actor Raghav Juyal is also reported to be back as Parvaiz. Additional cast members likely to return include Anya Singh, Mona Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Manish Chaudhari and Rajat Bedi.
"Red Chillies and Netflix are talking, so there are things they want to speak about first. You know how it is. I hope so too. It’s very exciting. We pulled off a great season one and we will be happy to do it another time," Bilal Siddiqi, who co‑wrote the show with Aryan Khan, said to NDTV.
Bilal Siddiqi, credited as co‑writer on the first season, said discussions are under way between the production side and the streaming partner, indicating that formal announcements on platform and release strategy remain pending.
Background and context
The Ba*ds of Bollywood marked Aryan Khan’s directorial debut; season one centred on Aasmaan Singh, an ambitious outsider aiming to make his mark in Hindi cinema. The series drew attention for its focus on the inner workings of the film industry and for introducing a cast that combined established names and newcomers.
With pre‑production likely to precede the March 2027 start date, the announcement of a filming window is an early signal that the makers intend to capitalise on season one’s traction. The reported involvement of returning principal cast members would preserve continuity of character arcs and on‑screen dynamics that contributed to the show’s identity.
What is confirmed and what remains unsettled
- Confirmed: Aryan Khan directed the first season; Bilal Siddiqi co‑wrote season one and has commented publicly about season two talks.
- Reported: Principal cast returns (Lakshya, Sahher Bambba, Bobby Deol, Raghav Juyal, among others) and a March 2027 shooting start.
- Unclear: Detailed plotlines for season two, definitive production house or platform announcement, and exact release schedule.
Industry tracking suggests formal agreements between production banners and streaming platforms can take several months, particularly where international distribution or co‑production terms are involved. Siddiqi’s reference to conversations between Red Chillies and Netflix signals that negotiations could shape the final partner and window for the new season.
Implications for the streaming and film ecosystem
If Red Chillies — which has been associated with several high‑profile film and digital projects — is confirmed as a collaborator, the series would continue the trend of established film banners expanding into long‑form streaming content. For Netflix, securing the next season of a home‑grown property helps deepen local slate and retain subscribers interested in Hindi‑language programming.
| Element | Current status |
|---|---|
| Shooting start | Reported: March 2027 |
| Main cast | Reported returns: Lakshya, Sahher Bambba, Bobby Deol, Raghav Juyal |
| Platform/producer | In talks: Red Chillies and Netflix (per writer) |
Producers and the streaming partner are expected to make an official announcement once contractual and scheduling matters are finalised. Until then, the March 2027 timeline and the roster of returning performers should be treated as credible reports rather than confirmed facts.
The Ba***ds of Bollywood 2 will be watched closely by the trade for indications about talent availability, production scales for streaming series in India, and collaboration patterns between film banners and global OTT platforms.
