“What began as my story now truly belongs to everyone”, wrote Aryan Khan in a heart-felt
note after Netflix gave a Thumbs Up to his recently released show. He said whenever things
get difficult, he would hear his character Jaraj’s voice in his head, “Haarne mein aur haar
maanne mein bohot farak hota hai”. At first, he thought he was merely seeking motivation,
but soon realised it was excessive sleep disorder and fatigue that was bogging him down. He
continued fearlessly, believing in himself and today, to see his series being appreciated by all
has him overwhelmed.
The love from around the world has been incredible, with the show trending across countries.
In my opinion the best thing Aryan did was not to follow into his father’s footsteps and
become an actor. That would have been the toughest thing to do, instead launching himself as
a writer and a filmmaker has liberated him from any comparisons with his superstar father.