After the success of Aryan Khan’s Series B**ads of Bollywood*, viewers want more. The glossy surface of the film world has cracked. Audiences now crave the raw, unfiltered truth. These stories go beyond the red carpet. They reveal the power games, fragile egos, and creative chaos behind the scenes.
If you are looking for more grit, ambition, and drama – here are 5 shows that dig deep into the world of films and fame.
Before Bollywood had its own behind-the-scenes drama, Entourage showed the world what life was like for a rising movie star and his loyal crew. Set in Los Angeles, this HBO classic follows actor Vincent Chase as he navigates fame, fortune, and the cutthroat business behind the scenes. It’s fast, funny, and packed with cameos from real-life stars.
The Studio follows Matt Remick (Seth Rogen), the newly appointed head of a struggling Hollywood film production house. He wrestles with creative vision vs. corporate demands in an industry driven by big IPs, celebrity ego, and changing entertainment rules. It satirizes showbiz with sharp humor, guest cameos, and plenty of meta commentary.
This Hindi series gives a fictional yet sharp look at the politics of the Indian film industry. Emraan Hashmi plays a film studio boss caught between legacy, ego, and survival. With power plays, PR disasters, and industry infighting, Showtime is a gripping take on the messy realities behind the camera.
Set in post-independence India, Jubilee explores the birth of the Hindi film industry through the eyes of producers, stars, and hopeful newcomers. It’s a richly layered period drama that mixes ambition, betrayal, and the golden age of cinema. The storytelling is cinematic, the costumes stunning, and the performances unforgettable.
Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s unfinished novel, this show explores 1930s Hollywood through the eyes of a studio executive chasing artistic integrity in a world driven by profit. It’s sleek, dramatic, and filled with moral tension—a reflection of the eternal clash between commerce and creativity.
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Lights, Camera, Reality
If Baads of Bollywood cracked open the glossy exterior of the film industry, these shows dive into the raw, human stories underneath. From Hollywood to Mumbai, they explore what it really means to dream, hustle, and create in a world that’s equal parts magic and madness.