Shah Rukh Khan’s eldest son Aryan Khan has struck gold with his directorial debut The Bastards of Bollywood, and the entertainment industry is already buzzing about what comes next. The series has proven successful enough to warrant a second season, according to one of its stars who’s experienced an unexpected career renaissance.
Aryan Khan’s Netflix hit to have Season 2
Actor Rajat Bedi, who portrays Jaraj Saxena in the series, confirmed the exciting news during a conversation with News18. “Yes, season two is happening. It’s in the works. I’m hopeful that audiences are going to see more of me in the second season,” he revealed, adding another chapter to what’s shaping up as a remarkable comeback story.
A Hollywood-Style Discovery Story: Here’s what Rajat Bedi Said
The tale of how Rajat Bedi landed his role reads like something straight out of a film script. The actor was in Canada when destiny called—literally. “One day, I got a surprise call from a colleague that Aryan is looking for me. I was in Canada at that time. Aryan’s office got in touch with him and he told me that Aryan wants to meet me. I rushed to Mumbai. I remember the date also. It was December 21-22, 2022. Aryan came to receive me,” Rajat Bedi recalled with evident fondness.
What followed was an endearing display of nervous energy from the young director. “He was very nervous about meeting me. He was planning for days about what he wants to talk to me,” he shared, painting a humanizing picture of the Khan scion stepping into his creative shoes.
The meeting proved Aryan’s conviction about his casting choices. “He was very sure that he wanted only me for the role. They had a casting director, who met the other actors. But when it came to me, I was the only actor Aryan met directly. If I didn’t do the role, he wouldn’t have this character in the show,” Bedi explained.
Career Transformation
The series has breathed new life into Bedi’s career in unexpected ways. “Suddenly, my life has taken a U-turn. I’m getting so much love from all around the world. It feels like the rains are finally over and the sun is out shining bright. It is the reason why other things didn’t work out for me. God had a plan for me,” actor Rajat Bedi reflected.
The Bastards of Bollywood features an impressive ensemble including Lakshya, Bobby Deol, Raghav Juyal, and Mona Singh, with star cameos from Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, and Karan Johar.
