Which 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' character are you?

Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, is already grabbing eyeballs with its delicious mix of drama, ambition, and the messy world of Hindi cinema beyond the glamour. On Netflix, the series dives deep into what it really takes to survive in Bollywood—nepotism, power games, broken friendships and love stories that look nothing like the fairy-tale posters.

The series follows Aasmaan Singh (Lakshya Lalwani), a middle-class Delhi boy who becomes an overnight Bollywood star, only to discover that the real challenge isn’t landing a blockbuster but navigating the sharks of the tinsel town. Alongside him, there's Karishma Talwar (Sahher Bambba), the superstar daughter juggling privilege and pressure, Parvaiz (Raghav Juyal), Aasmaan's ride-or-die bestie bestie, and industry titans like Ajay Talwar (Bobby Deol) pulling strings in the background. Between glamorous premieres and cutthroat contracts, The Ba***ds of Bollywood proves that behind every dazzling spotlight, there’s shadowy politics.

And while you binge-watch the show, you’ll probably catch yourself thinking: "Wait... am I more like the ambitious struggler, the pampered star kid, or the ride-or-die bestie?" Well, we've got you covered. Check out which The Ba***ds of Bollywood character is your filmy soul twin.

If you haven't already binge-watched the series, what are you waiting for? And for the rest of you, in the middle of binge-watching this series, wondering which character you relate to the most, don't sweat it. We’ve got you covered—whether you’re the ambitious struggler, the pampered star kid, or the ride-or-die BFF, we’re breaking down every character so you can find your filmy twin. Let’s dive in. 

Aasmaan Singh – The dreamer

If your life is a vision board, five side hustles, and endless “tomorrow’s a new day” energy, you’re channelling Aasmaan. The outsider who bursts into Bollywood with raw talent and stubborn ambition, Aasmaan soon learns that success comes with compromises, tricky contracts, and people ready to pull you down. Passionate, reckless, and unapologetically chasing dreams? That’s Aasmaan energy.

Karishma Talwar – The glam queen with baggage

Sahher Bambba’s Karishma is the ultimate nepo-baby: born into stardom as Ajay Talwar’s daughter, but hustling to prove she’s more than her surname. If you grew up with privilege but constantly feel like you have to work twice as hard to be taken seriously, you’ll relate to Karishma. Bonus points if your go-to line is, “Everyone thinks I have it easy!”

Parvaiz – The BFF we all need

Raghav Juyal’s Parvaiz is the hype man every ambitious main character needs. Funny, loyal, and always ready to turn a disaster into comedy gold, Parvaiz is the friend you call after a rough day. If you’re the comic relief in your group, welcome to Parvaiz territory.

Ajay Talwar – The superstar who knows his power

Let’s be real, Bobby Deol as Ajay Talwar is pure vintage Bollywood royalty vibes. The superstar, father, and industry powerhouse, Ajay, commands attention the moment he enters a room. If you love control, are used to admiration (or fear), and set the rules wherever you go, you’ve got Ajay energy.

Neeta – The heart of the story

Mona Singh plays Neeta, Aasmaan’s mother, who is the emotional anchor in this chaos of glitz and betrayal. If your friends call you “the mom of the group,” you are Neeta: nurturing, supportive, and protective, but never weak. Like her, you’ll fight fiercely for the people you love.

Avtaar – The favourite quirky uncle

Manoj Pahwa’s Avtaar brings in the warmth, humour, and quirks that come as a welcome distraction amid all the chaos and madness. If you're used to cracking odd jokes, feeding everyone, and lowkey dropping wisdom nobody asked for, you are basically the Avtaar of your crew.

Freddy Sodawallah – The businessman who has seen it all

Manish Chaudhari’s old-school producer is Bollywood in human form: gritty, practical, and absolutely no-nonsense. If you're the realist in your friend group, cutting through the fluff and reminding everyone that “life isn’t a Karan Johar movie,” and more importantly, the one who always means business, then you are vibing with Sodawallah.

So whether you are the wide-eyed dreamer like Aasmaan, the glitzy insider like Karishma, or the eccentric best friend like Parvaiz, Aryan Khan’s series reminds us of one thing: Bollywood isn’t just about the big screen. It is about the messy, chaotic, fabulous characters behind it. And guess what? You’re one of them.

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