‘Taking the road less travelled’: Kangana Ranaut praises SRK’s son Aryan for taking up direction

In a rare praise for a starkid, actress-MP Kangana Ranaut has lauded Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s elder son Aryan Khan for choosing direction over acting as his career option. In an Instagram note, Kangana, who is often cynical about the starkids, wrote, “It is great that children from film families are going beyond just wanting to wear make-up, lose weight, doll up and think they are actors.

“We should collectively uplift the standards of Indian cinema, that is the need of the hour. Those who have resources often end up taking the easiest roads. We need more people behind the cameras, good that Aryan Khan is taking the road less travelled. Look forward to his debut as a writer and filmmaker.”
Shah Rukh Khan on Tuesday announced his elder son Aryan Khan’s debut Netflix web series.

The web series, which SRK claims to be “a one of a kind Bollywood series”, will be created and directed by Aryan Khan.

It will be produced by Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment. Gauri happens to be the wife of Shah Rukh Khan.

Announcing the project, SRK wrote on X, “It’s a special day when a new story is being presented for the audience. Today is even more special as @RedChilliesEnt and Aryan Khan embark on their journey to showcase their new series on @NetflixIndia.

“Here’s to untamed story telling….controlled chaos…gutsy scenes and lots and lots of fun and emotions. Go forth and entertain people Aryan and remember, There’s No business like Show business!!”

The series, which will stream on Netflix in 2025, is set against the backdrop of Bollywood.

Aryan had earlier directed an advertisement video for his own brand D’yavol X featuring him and Shah Rukh Khan.