Aryan Khan’s directorial debut The Ba***ds of Bollywood has quickly become one of the most talked-about projects of the year. Blurring the line between satire and reality, the series unapologetically exposes the chaos of the Hindi film industry while delivering some of the sharpest one-liners in recent memory.
With its razor-edged humour, self-aware digs, and clever parody of Bollywood culture, it’s the dialogues that have fans quoting, debating, and laughing along.
Here’s a quick look at the most iconic jokes and lines from the show that perfectly capture Aryan’s cheeky yet brutal commentary on the industry.
“Akkha Bollywood Ek Taraf, Aur Emraan Hashmi Ek Taraf”
One of the funniest moments comes courtesy of Raghav Juyal’s Parvaiz, who is none other than Emraan Hashmi’s biggest fan. Delivering this line with utmost conviction, Parvaiz pays tribute to the actor’s legendary “serial kisser” image while simultaneously parodying Bollywood’s larger-than-life reputation. Fans loved the audacity of the statement, which instantly became meme material, followed by probably the funniest scene of the show, where he sings Kaho Na Kaho for Emraan.
“Sitaare to bohot hain, asmaan sirf ek hai”
In a parody of the viral Ananya Panday – Siddhant Chaturvedi roundtable exchange, outsider Aasmaan Singh (Lakshya) drops this witty retort to Karishma and the host. The dialogue is layered – it mocks Bollywood’s tone-deaf privilege narratives while talking about the underdog spirit of outsiders who try to carve their own place in the industry.
“Say no to drugs”
On the surface, it’s a simple, moralistic line – nothing special. But Aryan’s decision to place it right before the credits which reads, ‘directed by Aryan Khan’ turns it into a self-aware punchline. Many viewers immediately picked up on the reference to Aryan’s real-life drug case, interpreting it as a bold, tongue-in-cheek acknowledgment rather than avoidance of controversy.
“My movie saved your career – my performance saved your movie”
Ranveer Singh and Karan Johar’s hilarious exchange is a direct nod to Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahanii. The dialogue hilariously flips the age-old blame game between directors and actors, but specifically in this case as RARKPK gave Ranveer a much needed hit and the actor’s performace saved a rather mediocre script, as per fans as well as critic reviews.
“Isko to kahin dekha hai”
Every time Rajat Bedi’s character Jaraj Saxena appears on screen, this line is repeated by someone or the other, mocking the plight of forgotten side actors, trapped in exploitative contracts. The running gag makes Saxena a tragicomic figure, while shining a light on how the industry often discards people they once used to know.
“Ghante ka Badshah”
Manoj Pahwa’s Avtaar Singh mistakes Shah Rukh Khan for rapper Badshah when the latter’s bodyguard comes to ask him to meet SRK him, hilariously calling him “ghante ka Badshah.” The joke escalates when the bodyguard repeats it back to SRK, who does not take this insult well and deletes Avtaar’s songs. This self-deprecating jokes proves Aryan has gotten his sense of humour from SRK.
“Don’t mess with the movie mafia”
Karan Johar unabashedly refers to himself as the ‘movie mafia,’ embracing the very label trolls use to attack him online. This meta moment, both comical and chilling, shows Aryan’s boldness in confronting Bollywood’s nepotism debate head-on, being a part of the inner circle.
“Love you from last life”
Ranveer Singh, in another tongue-in-cheek moment, delivers this to Parvaiz, recycling his own famous dialogue from Rocky Aur Rani. It’s over-the-top, cheesy, and deliberately exaggerated – a perfect parody of Bollywood’s star culture and love for Ranveer’s Rocky.
“Main bhi auraton pe haath nahi uthaata”
In a more serious tone, Aasmaan Singh declares this after thrashing Freddy Sodahwalla for disrespecting his father and kicking a woman on set. Freddy kicks a woman, saying ‘Main auraton pe haath nahi uthaaata’, making fun of her. Aasmaan too hits back at him with the same thing, stating that he is sparing him because he is not a real man. This is the perfect example of a mass Bollywood dialogue.
What makes these one-liners special is how perfectly they mix humour with satire. They don’t just aim for laughs – they expose Bollywood’s insecurities, hypocrisies, and quirks, all while entertaining viewers. Aryan Khan has taken risks by weaving real-life parallels into fiction, and that’s exactly what gives The Ba***ds of Bollywood its edge.
It’s rare for a debut to resonate so deeply with both audiences and the industry itself, but these dialogues prove Aryan has arrived with a voice that’s sharp, self-aware, and impossible to ignore.