Actor Raghav Juyal, who portrays Parvaiz in the recently released streaming show ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’, described his experience working on the series as liberating. He expressed that the show and his character enabled him to articulate feelings and thoughts he might not otherwise share in his personal life.
In conversation with his co-stars ahead of the show’s release, Raghav shared, “I think it gave me the opportunity to express myself. We are actors; when an artiste wants to convey something, they do it through their art and craft. We can voice our every thought.”
He further elaborated, “Through this show, I got to express things that I can’t verbally say myself, so I felt very liberated. As an artiste and as an actor, it was an empowering experience.”
Raghav emphasized the importance of family values, humorously noting the ongoing conflict between lessons learned from family and those from friends.
He praised the show’s director, Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan, highlighting the positive environment cultivated within the Khan household. Raghav stated, “I think the family’s culture teaches you a lot. There’s a very supportive atmosphere. Aryan is the son of one of the biggest superstars globally, yet they remain so grounded. When we visit their home, it feels welcoming. His cousins come from different places, like Delhi and Dehradun, and the conversations feel very rooted, making me feel at ease.”
He added, “It’s a homely environment there. Whenever Gauri ma’am is around, she says, ‘Let’s eat first, then we’ll work’. Another cultural aspect I noticed is the tradition of touching elders’ feet, which is common in the North. I saw that a lot in the Khan household. When my mom met Aryan for the first time, he was warm and kind. Such wonderful values can only come from family since friends, at times, can lead you astray (laughs).”
‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood’ is currently available for streaming on Netflix.