The Ba***ds of Bollywood: Sameer Wankhede files defamation case against Shah Rukh Khan-Aryan, proposes Rs 2 crore be donated to cancer patients
Sameer Wankhede has taken action over the viral The Ba***ds of Bollywood scene aimed at Aryan Khan's arrest in 2021 - Here's everything you need to know
Last Updated: 06.40 PM, Sep 25, 2025
Sameer Wankhede has acted up on the viral scene from The Ba***ds of Bollywood. The scene, which is a part of the first episode itself, blew up on the internet, mainly because of how netizens noticed that the actor was closely resembling Sameer Wankhede. Now, the ex-NCB officer has sued Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment for Rs. 2 crore. He has requested that the money be donated to cancer patients.
Sameer Wankhede sues Red Chillies Entertainment over viral scene in The Ba***ds of Bollywood
Sameer Wankhede has sued Red Chillies Entertainment, who produced Aryan Khan's web series, The Ba***ds of Bollywood. An official letter released by Wankhede has confirmed the same. He has demanded Rs. 2 crores and proposed to donate the amount to Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital for the treatment of cancer patients, according to a report by India Today.
Sameer Wankhede-lookalike in The Ba***ds of Bollywood
The first episode in Aryan Khan's debut directorial series The Ba***ds of Bollywood has a scene that went viral instantly. The netizens saw a striking resemblance with ex-NCB officer Sameer Wankhede and instantly linked it to Aryan Khan's arrest in 2021. The Twitter users could not get over the fact that Aryan managed to bring an actor who resembled Sameer Wankhede to the extent that the actor did.
About Sameer Wankhede-Aryan Khan case
Ex-NCB officer Sameer Wankhede had arrested Aryan Khan, Ayaaz Merchant, and Munmun Dhamecha on October 3, 2021. Aryan had spent 25 days in jail and was out on bail after. In May 2022, all charges against Aryan Khan were dropped, and Wankhede was removed from the case after being accused of blackmail.
FAQs:
Q: When did The Ba***ds of Bollywood release on Netflix?
A: The series premiered on Netflix on September 18, 2025, and is now available for streaming globally.
Q: Who directed The Ba***ds of Bollywood?
A: Aryan Khan, son of Shah Rukh Khan, made his directorial debut with this series. He also co-wrote the show alongside Bilal Siddiqi and Manav Chauhan.
Q: Where can I watch The Ba***ds of Bollywood?
A: The series is available for streaming exclusively on Netflix.