After marking his directorial debut earlier this year with the bold and widely discussed series The Bastards of Bollywood, Aryan Khan appears to have his eyes on a much bigger creative milestone — directing his father, Shah Rukh Khan.
However, according to industry reports, the collaboration is not happening immediately.
Aryan Working on Second Feature Before SRK Collaboration
As per a source quoted by Pinkvilla, Aryan is currently focused on completing the script for his second directorial project, which will be a full theatrical entertainer.
The insider shared:
Aryan wants to deliver a theatrical success and prove himself as a filmmaker before taking on the challenge of directing his superstar father, Shah Rukh Khan.
This means the Father-son collaboration may take shape only after Aryan completes and releases his next film.
Expected Timeline
- Second film script completion → underway
- Casting → likely to begin soon
- SRK-led film → tentatively planned for 2027
Why Aryan Wants to Wait
The decision is intentional. Aryan reportedly wants his work to build credibility independently, without leaning on his father’s legacy.
The source added:
His idea is to earn the opportunity through merit. If all goes as planned, Aryan’s third directorial will feature SRK in the lead.
This aligns with previous statements from Shah Rukh Khan, who has often said he wants his children to find their own voices creatively.
Recap: The Bastards of Bollywood
Aryan Khan’s debut project, produced under Red Chillies Entertainment, featured:
- Bobby Deol
- Lakshya
- Mona Singh
- Manoj Pahwa
- Sahher Bambba
- Raghav Juyal
- Anya Singh
The series explored the chaos, glamour, power dynamics, and emotional complexities of Bollywood from an outsider’s point of view. It blended satire, drama, and industry commentary — establishing Aryan as a creator with a distinct tonal style.
What This Could Mean for SRK Fans
A father-son collaboration is always noteworthy in Indian cinema, and with Aryan’s storytelling sensibility and SRK’s screen presence, expectations will naturally be high.
However, both appear committed to timing it right rather than rushing a high-profile pairing.