Shah Rukh Khan makes grand appearance on 'B**ds Of Bollywood' event, says, 'National award ke liye ek hath..'

After weeks of staying away from the public eye due to a health setback, Shah Rukh Khan made a striking comeback, reminding everyone why he's still the heart of Bollywood. The actor, who had reportedly injured himself while filming his upcoming movie King and had to undergo a significant surgery, chose a meaningful occasion to step back into the spotlight — the preview event for his son Aryan Khan’s debut series The Ba**ds Of Bollywood*, held in Mumbai.

The evening was emotional and electric, not just because it marked Aryan's formal entry into direction, but also because it brought Shah Rukh back in front of the cameras, this time not as an actor but as a proud father. Despite still recovering, he appeared confident and charming, dressed in a black outfit with one arm in a sling. And in true SRK fashion, he balanced the moment with humor and heart.

Speaking to the audience, Shah Rukh candidly revealed the seriousness of his recent medical procedure. “Surgery thodi se badi thi, toh mujhe recover karne mein ek do mahine lagenge. Lekin National Award uthane ke liye mera ek haath hi kaafi hai. Waise bhi, main zyada cheezein ek haath se hi kar leta hoon, khana kha leta hoon, brush kar leta hoon, aur agar piche khujli ho toh woh bhi kar leta hoon,” he joked, sending the crowd into laughter.

Surgery thodi se badi thi, toh mujhe recover karne mein ek do mahine lagenge. Lekin National Award uthane ke liye mera ek haath hi kaafi hai.

- Shah Rukh Khan

He followed it up with a tender remark that brought warmth to the room. “Sirf ek cheez mein kami reh jaati hai, jab mere dono haath nahi hote, aur woh hai aap sab ka pyaar batorna ke liye. Aww! Ye dil se, pyaar se keh raha hoon,” he said, winning hearts all over again.

While Aryan’s series is already the talk of the town for its bold title and intriguing premise, Shah Rukh’s presence turned the event into a celebration of both legacy and new beginnings. His resilience, humor, and unwavering support for his son made the night unforgettable — a true King making way for his heir.

The preview of Netflix’s The Ba***ds of Bollywood hints at a show that’s fast-paced, set in a stylised yet chaotic world, laced with self-aware humour, and a tongue-in-cheek tone. It’s the ultimate underdog story that asks: how far will you go for your dream, what are you willing to lose, and can you survive a few Bollywood baddies along the way (pun totally intended!)

Shah Rukh Khan introduced the cast of the show in his inimitable style and playful humour, including Bobby Deol, Lakshya, Sahher Bambba, Manoj Pahwa, Mona Singh, Manish Chaudhari, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh, and Vijayant Kohli with Rajat Bedi and Gautami Kapoor—all of whom shared insights into their characters and experience shooting this cheeky, no-filter series.