Sameer Wankhede Files Rs 2 Crore Lawsuit Against Aryan Khan’s 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood', Calls It ‘False and Defamatory'

Entertainment News:  IRS officer Sameer Wankhede has approached the Delhi High Court seeking Rs 2 crore in damages and a permanent ban on the Netflix series Ba**ds of Bollywood. The show, directed by Aryan Khan, started streaming on September 18. Sameer says the series “disseminates a misleading and negative portrayal of anti-drug enforcement agencies” and was made to harm his reputation. Since its release, viewers have noticed a character in the first episode who closely resembles Sameer, the former NCB officer involved in the 2021 case that led to Aryan Khan’s arrest.
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Character Resembles Former NCB Officer

In the first episode, an energetic officer, working in the “war against drugs” and part of the fictional ‘NCG’, bursts into a Bollywood party while criticising the industry’s drug use. The character’s white shirt, dark trousers, haircut, and appearance closely resemble Sameer, leading to social media speculation that the likeness was intentional. Although the show’s creators have not confirmed the connection, online discussions suggest that many believe the portrayal is deliberate.

Legal Action and Other Controversies

Sameer’s lawsuit names Red Chillies Entertainment owned by Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan—Netflix, and other parties. He has asked for a permanent ban, formal declaration, and compensation, calling the portrayal “false, malicious, and defamatory. The series has also faced controversy over a scene in its finale showing Ranbir Kapoor. The NHRC has asked Mumbai Police to register an FIR against Kapoor, the production team, and Netflix after the Legal Rights Observatory complained about showing banned e-cigarette use without warnings. NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo urged the police to take legal action under the Prohibition of Electric Cigarettes Act, 2019.