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Red Chillies Entertainment Defends 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' Against Sameer Wankhede's Defamation Suit: A Legal Battle Over Satire
Oct 30, 2025 10:37 pm CST
Red Chillies Entertainment, owned by Shah Rukh Khan, has firmly rejected IRS officer Sameer Wankhede's defamation claims against Netflix series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood'. The production house argues the content represents protected satirical expression that doesn't specifically portray Wankhede, while warning that granting an injunction would endanger artistic freedom. The Delhi High Court is currently reviewing Wankhede's request for permanent injunction and Rs 2 crore in damages.
Sameer Wankhede Files Defamation Suit Against Netflix Series Directed by Aryan Khan: "This Is Humiliation, Not Satire"
Oct 08, 2025 03:44 pm CST
Former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede has filed a defamation lawsuit against Red Chillies Entertainment over Aryan Khan's Netflix series "The Ba***ds of Bollywood," claiming it negatively portrays anti-drug enforcement agencies. Wankhede states he's fighting for his family's honor and the dignity of law enforcement officers who serve the nation. The controversy stems from their 2021 encounter when Wankhede led a cruise ship raid resulting in Aryan Khan's arrest in a drugs case.