When a new show arrives and takes the world by storm in just four days, you know it’s something special. That’s exactly what happened with Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’.
Released last Thursday on Netflix, the show has already racked up an astonishing 2.8 million views in its first week. This is a feat many thought would take a full seven days.
According to Tudum, Netflix’s official data hub, the series has quickly climbed to number four among all non-English language shows worldwide. But the success doesn’t stop there.
Even when stacked against English-language hits, Aryan’s show has managed to crack the top 10 overall on Netflix, edging past fan favorites like ‘Wednesday’ Season 1, which recorded 2.1 million views in the same week.
The competition at the top is fierce. ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 leads with 7.2 million views. French mini-series ‘Bon Appétit, Your Majesty’ continues its dominance on the Non-English list. It has drawn 6.5 million views.
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And tet, ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ is holding its own. It sits just behind ‘Bon Appétit, Your Majesty’, ‘Billionaires’ Bunker’, and ‘The Dead Girls’. The show surpassing other global sensations such as ‘Two Graves’ and ‘Love Is Blind’.
While 2.8 million views might seem modest compared to some of its rivals, the show’s total watch hours tell a story of binge-worthy content. Viewers have clocked 14.8 million hours on the series. Unlike many shows with 8 to 10 episodes, Aryan Khan’s creation offers just seven episodes. And, each ranges between 40 and 50 minutes.
Critics and fans alike have praised Aryan’s storytelling, visuals, and characters that are engaging. This makes the series a hot topic on social media. From cinematic dance sequences to behind-the-scenes glimpses of Bollywood life, the show combines glamour and drama. This happens in a way that keeps the viewers coming back for more.