The Delhi High Court has issued notices to actor Shah Rukh Khan, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Netflix after a defamation suit filed by IRS officer Sameer Wankhede. The suit claims that the docuseries Ba**ds of Bollywood, directed by Shah Rukh’s son Aryan Khan, has harmed Wankhede’s reputation.
Court Issues Summons to Multiple Parties
Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav summoned the defendants, including:
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Gauri Khan (owner of Red Chillies Entertainment Private Limited)
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Netflix
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X Corp (formerly Twitter)
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Google LLC
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Meta Platforms
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RPG Lifestyle Media Private Limited
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John Doe
They have been asked to file their responses within seven days. At this stage, the court has not issued any interim order. The defendants must also respond to Wankhede’s request to remove allegedly defamatory content from online platforms. The next hearing is scheduled for October 30, 2025.
Wankhede’s Allegations
Wankhede seeks ₹2 crore in damages, which he plans to donate to the Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital.
The plea states that the docuseries:
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Presents anti-drug enforcement agencies negatively, lowering public confidence.
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Is allegedly designed to harm Wankhede’s reputation, particularly since his case involving Aryan Khan is still pending in the Bombay High Court and NDPS Special Court.
Wankhede argues that the series misrepresents facts and intentionally damages public perception of law enforcement.
About ‘Bads of Bollywood’
The docuseries, directed by Aryan Khan, focuses on the entertainment industry and high-profile legal cases. It has drawn significant attention and controversy over its depiction of real-life events. The case underscores how media portrayals of public figures can spark legal scrutiny.
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