Aryan Khan’s debut directorial series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood, is creating a buzz not just for its story, but also for its fun references to real Bollywood stars. The show has many characters inspired by famous industry figures, and fans are busy guessing who’s who. One character, the ruthless producer Freddy Sodawala, has caught everyone’s attention. Many fans on Reddit and social media think Freddy might be a playful, exaggerated nod to Aditya Chopra.
Yash Chopra ’s photo fuels rumors
Some sharp-eyed fans noticed a portrait in Freddy’s office that looked like Yash Chopra and joked that the character might be a playful exaggeration of Aditya Chopra. The mention of a ‘3-film deal’ fueled the speculation. Others even suggested Freddy could be inspired by Sajid Nadiadwala, pointing to clues in the surnames.
Reddit users weigh in
One user wrote on Reddit, ‘Yeah, as a smokescreen – the obnoxious, ruthless producer’s name is Ba***ds of Bollywood is kept as Sodawala for most people to think that it’s roasting Sajid. But there are enough Easter eggs to suggest it’s actually Adi Chopra who Aryan is roasting’, another one added, ‘As soon as he was introduced, my mind went that’s YRF and their 3 movie deal.’
Another comment read, ‘Maybe he’s a mashup of various production house head honchos’. A user also wrote, ‘Surely Adi knows the script and gave it his blessings.’One comment read, ‘Yash Chopra’s iconic photo reference in Sodawala’s office.’ Another person wrote, ‘Didn’t notice it back then, but in this shot, the photo of Cyrus Sodawallah on the wall behind Freddy is eerily similar to Yash Chopra!’
Aryan Khan stays mum on inspirations
Just to be clear, Aryan Khan has never said who his characters are inspired by. The buzz is only coming from fans who are picking up on easter eggs and hidden hints.The Ba***ds of Bollywood is currently streaming on an OTT giant and has been receiving positive reviews from all sides. It stars Lakshya in the lead, with Sahher Bambba, Bobby Deol, Manoj Pahwa, Mona Singh, Manish Chaudhari, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh, Vijayant Kohli, Rajat Bedi, and Gautami Kapoor in key roles. It features cameo appearances by 21 celebrities, including Bollywood heavyweights like Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, and others.
