India, Sept. 20 -- First-time filmmaker Aryan Khan is basking in the success of his new web series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood. The show is an irreverent satire on the Hindi film industry, taking potshots at everyone from actors and producers to journalists. The show's lead-Lakshya-plays an up-and-coming actor named Aasmaan Singh. The actor told Hindustan Times that he studied the mannerisms and attitude of a '90s Bollywood star to prepare for his role.

In an exclusive conversation before the show's release, Lakshya told us that he recognised a lot of similarities between him and his character, particularly his forthright nature. "When I read the script, I realised this is me, or this is what I used to be. With time, we become more correct...