Sameer Wankhede Opens Up: Online Hate Pouring in on Family After Aryan Khan Series Suit

Sameer Wankhede, a former zonal director of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), has reported that his family is receiving threatening messages from Pakistan, the UAE, and Bangladesh. This follows his defamation lawsuit against Red Chillies Entertainment and Netflix over the Aryan Khan-directed web series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood'. The Delhi High Court has summoned Netflix and other major entities involved in the series.

"My personal belief is that this has nothing to do with my job or my profession. In my personal capacity, I have approached the Delhi high court. I wouldn't like to comment on the court proceedings or the issues involved, because the matter has been sub judice," Sameer Wankhede told news agency ANI.

Defamation Suit Details

The Delhi High Court has issued a summons to Red Chillies Entertainment Private Limited and others in response to Wankhede's civil defamation suit. Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav issued this notice against Red Chillies Entertainment, owned by Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan, among others. The court has requested responses from these parties within seven days.

Wankhede emphasized that his case revolves around self-respect, dignity, and honour. He argued that satire or parody targeting him not only insults him but also those combating drug abuse. His family, unrelated to his professional duties, have been unfairly impacted by these threats.

Family Concerns

Wankhede expressed concern for his family's safety due to these threats. "We have regularly informed the police about the threats that my sister and my wife keep getting. I will not accept that because of me, they are facing the brunt of it," he stated.

The court has instructed Wankhede to provide copies of his petition to all defendants involved in the case. The hearing for this matter is scheduled for October 30. Despite Wankhede's request for immediate relief, the court declined and advised him to return after ten days.

The defamation suit was heard by the high court on September 26. The petitioners were asked to file a rejoinder within three days after receiving replies from Red Chillies Entertainment and others.