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Aryan Khan Defends Netflix Satire as Delhi High Court Summons Makers in Wankhede Defamation Case

The former narcotics officer seeks ₹2 crore in damages to be donated to Tata Memorial, with a hearing set for October 30.

Overview

  • The court issued summons on October 8 to Red Chillies Entertainment, Netflix, X Corp, Google, Meta, RPSG Lifestyle Media, and unidentified parties.
  • Aryan Khan says The Ba***ds of Bollywood is self-deprecating and respectful, with creative guardrails and no intent to mock the industry.
  • He adds the seven-episode series blends exaggeration with moments inspired by reality and is not a documentary.
  • The Netflix show, which premiered on September 18, has trended at No. 1 in India and features surprise cameos by major Bollywood figures.
  • Sameer Wankhede’s suit follows his role in the 2022 Cordelia cruise case involving Khan, a case later dropped after Khan’s detention.