Aryan Khan’s Netflix series Bads of Bollywood is back in the headlines, this time due to a legal dispute with former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede. Wankhede has filed a defamation suit against Netflix, Red Chillies Entertainment (Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan’s production house), and the series’ producers, seeking ₹2 crore in damages. He claims that a particular scene in the series deliberately tarnishes his image.

The Scene in Question
The controversial scene, lasting 88.2 seconds, is set at a party where some officials arrive in a government vehicle. One officer bears a striking resemblance to Sameer Wankhede in appearance and style. The series refers to the agency as NCG instead of NCB, and the character is labeled simply as “Plain Clothes Cop,” portrayed by actor Ashish Kumar. No names are directly mentioned in the scene.

In the sequence, the officer first arrests a man under the influence who has no Bollywood connections, releasing him afterward. He then arrests another Bollywood-linked individual consuming alcohol, even though he is not using drugs.

Wankhede’s Allegations
Sameer Wankhede alleges that this depiction was malicious and intended to portray investigating agencies as targeting Bollywood figures without evidence. He asserts that the scene unfairly mirrors his role in the 2021 high-profile drug case involving Aryan Khan, despite Aryan being cleared by the court. Wankhede has stated that if he wins the case, the ₹2 crore compensation will be donated to the Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital.

A History of Controversy
Bads of Bollywood has previously faced backlash, including a scene featuring Ranbir Kapoor using an e-cigarette. With Wankhede’s lawsuit, the series now faces a fresh legal challenge. Netflix, Shah Rukh Khan, and the producers have not yet released an official statement regarding the matter. The outcome of this case will likely have significant implications for the series and its portrayal of real-life figures.