Shah Rukh Khan Opens Up About Plans for Aryan Khan to Work with Netflix; Talks to CEO Revealed

Shah Rukh Khan recently revealed the professional plans he had for his son Aryan Khan while he was studying in America. Speaking at a Netflix event, Shah Rukh shared how he had even discussed with Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos and Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria about giving Aryan a job to assist someone at the platform. However, destiny had other plans when the pandemic hit, and Aryan returned to India.

During the special Netflix event, Shah Rukh Khan made the official announcement about Aryan’s directorial debut web series The B**ds of Bollywood*. The superstar, known for his candidness, shared his initial idea of how Aryan should learn direction and production. "He did his learning ki kaise kare (on how to do) direction and production USC (University of Southern California), America mein (in America). Bahut ajeeb sa coincidence hai. Covid nahi hota toh maine baat ki thi Ted se aur Bela se ki isko Netflix mein naukri de dein, wo assist kare kisi ko. But Covid ho gaya toh wo yahan par aa gaya (It's a very strange coincidence. If it wasn't for Covid, I'd talked to Ted and Bela to give him a job at Netflix so that he can assist someone there. But Covid happened so he came back to India), and then he started writing,” Shah Rukh said, reflecting on how the pandemic changed their plans.

The announcement of Aryan Khan’s directorial venture is a significant milestone for the Khan family and Netflix. Shah Rukh and Netflix India have collaborated on several successful projects, including Love Hostel, Class of 83, and Bard of Blood, among others. Aryan’s series will be their latest collaboration.

Shah Rukh also expressed his hopes for his children, wishing that they receive at least 50% of the love he has been blessed with over the years. The series, produced by Gauri Khan under their banner Red Chillies Entertainment, is written by Aryan, Bilal Siddiqi, and Manav Chauhan.