Why Aryan Khan never smiles for cameras? Raghav Juyal finally explains

Actor Raghav Juyal has addressed the long-running curiosity around director Aryan Khan’s serious public appearances. In a recent interview, he explained why the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan does not smile for the cameras.Raghav, who featured in Aryan’s directorial debut series The Ba***ds of Bollywood, spoke about him after Aryan made a rare public appearance at his birthday party recently. The outing drew heavy attention, with Aryan being surrounded by fans and paparazzi as he left the venue.Speaking to Pinkvilla, Raghav said, “He doesn't want to fake it, and I don't think he wants to put on an act. That's just who he is, and I think he should be allowed to be that way. He's incredibly creative, free-flowing, and kind. That's his nature.”The 35-year-old added, “If he doesn't want to smile, that's his choice. At home, he laughs, jokes around, and has fun.” When Aryan got mobbed at Raghav's birthday partyAryan’s appearance at Raghav’s birthday party had recently gone viral on social media. Videos showed him walking towards his car while being surrounded by his personal security team, as fans and photographers tried to get close to him and click pictures.During the commotion, one fan reportedly lost his balance and fell while trying to get near Aryan. Videos circulating online suggested the fan was attempting to click a selfie when the pushing and shoving caused him to stumble. No injuries were reported, and Aryan was escorted safely to his vehicle. The incident drew criticism online, with several social media users objecting to the behaviour of fans and paparazzi and calling for celebrities’ personal space to be respected.On the work frontThe Ba***ds of Bollywood marked Aryan’s debut as a director. Produced by Gauri Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment, the Netflix series is a satirical comedy-drama set in the film industry. The show stars Lakshya, Bobby Deol, Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bambba, Anya Singh, Mona Singh, Manoj Pahwa and Manish Chaudhari in key roles. The seven-episode series follows an ambitious outsider as he navigates the highs and lows of Bollywood while taking a sharp, humorous look at the industry’s culture and public image.Aryan has reportedly started work on another film after The Ba***ds of Bollywood, although nothing has been officially confirmed.Raghav will next be seen in the comedy-drama Bhai Tera Star Hai, which hits theatres on July 30. This will be followed by the action film The Paradise, slated to release on August 21. He will end the year with Shah Rukh Khan's much-anticipated film King, which will release on December 24.- EndsPublished By: Priyanka SharmaPublished On: Jul 22, 2026 09:32 IST