Farah Khan Reveals How Aryan Khan's Childhood Obsession With Rajat Bedi Led To Casting In The Ba***ds Of Bollywood

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Farah Khan's cooking blog has been making headlines for a long time now. The Om Shanti Om director has been visiting the residences of Bollywood stars with her cook Dilip, and their fun conversations never cease to leave fans intrigued and amused. Recently, Farah paid a visit to Rajat Bedi's home post his new claim to fame with Aryan Khan's debut series as director - The Ba***ds Of Bollywood. During her fun chat with Rajat, Farah revealed how Aryan decided to cast Rajat in the Netflix series.

Farah Khan reveals how Aryan Khan cast Rajat Bedi in The Ba***ds of Bollywood

In the blog, Farah asks Rajat how Aryan approached him for The Ba***ds of Bollywood. Rajat, in his response, revealed how he received a call from Aryan's team while he was in Canada and called it a pinch me moment for him to get a call for a show. Interestingly, we next see Farah spilling the beans on Rajat's casting in the series. She shared, "I asked Aryan why you cast Rajat in The Ba***ds of Bollywood, he responded, “I’ve been obsessed with Rajat Bedi since I was a kid, I used to watch his movies and loved his iconic line — ‘Sabki izzat karenge to lootenge kiski?’” (and enacted it too).Responding to Aryan’s heartfelt words, Rajat expressed his appreciation and amusement, saying, “He’s so intelligent. he even managed to incorporate that line into the series!”Director Farah Khan couldn’t help but share her pride, adding with a smile, “Forget talented, I was just happy that mera ladka filmy nikla!”ALSO READ: Shah Rukh Khan Opens Up On Being Directed By Aryan, Shares What It’s Like Working With Suhana In King

Rajat Bedi on Aryan Khan launching Rajat Bedi

Rajat went on to speak emotionally about Aryan’s impact on his and his family’s lives. “Aryan didn’t just launch me; he launched my entire family,” the actor said. “My daughter Vira Bedi and my son Vivaan Bedi have gone viral. Aryan has come into my life like an angel. I’m saying this from my heart — Aryan Khan, Shah Rukh Khan saab ka beta, meri zindagi aur mere pariwar ki zindagi ke liye ek angel hai. He has truly changed our lives.”

Farah Khan on joining The Ba***ds of Bollywood

Farah also shared how she became part of Aryan’s much-talked-about show. She said, “It was destiny. I was brought in to do that one song, Ghafoor, just a week before the show’s release. It all happened so suddenly, but it felt meant to be.”

Rajat Bedi's work front

Rajat Bedi, best known for his memorable performances in films such as Koi… Mil Gaya, International Khiladi, Hero: The Love Story of a Spy, and Jaani Dushman, has often been seen in negative or supporting roles throughout his career. However, in Aryan Khan’s debut web series, the actor breaks free from that mould, portraying a complex and multi-dimensional character that exposes the hypocrisy and darker realities of the film industry. As Jaraj Saxena, Rajat delivers one of his most powerful performances to date, blending intensity, vulnerability, and conviction in equal measure.