Aryan Khan’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood premieres, but Larissa Bonesi slyly steals all the spotlight

Aryan Khan’s Netflix debut The Ba**ds of Bollywood premiered at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) in Mumbai on September 17, drawing in a packed guest list from Bollywood. Produced under Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment, the series will stream on Netflix from September 18 and is being touted as one of the platform’s boldest offerings this year.

Brazilian actor-model Larissa Bonesi, widely speculated to be Aryan Khan’s partner, was among the most talked-about attendees of the night. She chose a sleek black gown for the red carpet and posed for the cameras before entering the venue.

Larissa has been vocal about Aryan’s creative ventures in the past. Earlier this year, when the first look of The Ba**ds of Bollywood* dropped, she reshared the poster on Instagram with the caption, “Unstoppable, unmatched, and truly World’s #1! Proud is an understatement.” Aryan, in turn, re-shared the post, adding fuel to relationship rumours. Her presence at the premiere has only intensified the buzz.

The premiere doubled as a family celebration, with Shah Rukh Khan arriving alongside Gauri Khan, Suhana Khan, and AbRam Khan. Suhana stood out in a golden outfit, while the rest of the family opted for coordinated black ensembles. Their united front reinforced the evening’s emotional weight, as Aryan stepped into the limelight as a storyteller rather than an actor.

The series features Bobby Deol, Lakshya, Sahher Bambba, Mona Singh, Manish Chaudhari, Manoj Pahwa, Raghav Juyal, Rajat Bedi, Vijayant Kohli, and Anya Singh. Adding to the star pull, cameos from Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Karan Johar, SS Rajamouli, and Ranveer Singh are expected.

Described as satirical and fast-paced, The Ba**ds of Bollywood* blends humour, ambition, and drama in a stylised setting. With Aryan Khan’s directorial vision and Netflix’s platform, anticipation has been building steadily, and the positive buzz from the premiere suggests a strong start.

For Aryan, who has long stayed away from acting despite speculation, this debut represents a shift into creative leadership. With family, colleagues, and rumoured partner Larissa Bonesi cheering him on, the stage is set for his first outing to make its mark.