New Delhi: IRS (Indian Revenue Service) officer Sameer Wankhede has approached the Delhi High Court against the much-anticipated Netflix series 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' (Stardust), directed by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan’s son, Aryan Khan.

Wankhede has filed a defamation suit in the Delhi High Court, seeking the removal of specific scenes from the web series, alleging that the series is defamatory to him. The Delhi High Court is set to hear this significant defamation suit filed by Sameer Wankhede today.

Background of the Case

* In 2021, Sameer Wankhede, then an NCB (Narcotics Control Bureau) officer, led the investigation into the Cruise Ship Drug Case.

* Aryan Khan was a key accused in this case and spent some time in jail.

* There are strong speculations in the Bollywood circles that Aryan Khan's directorial debut series might be based on his personal experiences.

* In his lawsuit, Sameer Wankhede has stated that if the series incorrectly portrays his character or the investigation process, it would damage his reputation.

The hearing for this case is scheduled for today, and the entire Bollywood and political spectrum is keenly awaiting the decision of the Delhi High Court.