Shah Rukh Khan’s son, Aryan Khan, made his directorial debut with ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood,’ and it grabbed headlines left, right, and center. The series has been appreciated for its vision, execution, and performances. However, amid all the praise, the makers also faced criticism, so much so that Former Mumbai NCB Zonal officer, Sameer Wankhede, filed a defamation case against them. He raised his concern against a particular character depicture, which appeared as a caricature of him in the infamous Bollywood drug case involving Aryan Khan. Speaking on the defamation case, Sameer Wankede highlighted that it goes beyond his profession, the series has brought flak to his family, and now it is a matter of self-respect for him.
Sameer Wankede says his defamation case is about personal honor
In a recent interview with ANI, Sameer Wankede addressed the defamation case he filed against the makers of ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood.’ He mentioned that the case has nothing to do with his job, but is a matter of personal dignity. Though he didn’t comment on the court proceedings, he emphasized that the issue has taken a personal turn.
“My personal belief is that this has nothing to do with my job or my profession. In my personal capacity, I’ve 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… This is a matter of self-respect, personal dignity, and personal honor. Whatever satire or parody you create, do it with your own people,” Sameer said.
Sameer Wankede says his family has been getting constant threats
He further added that drug abuse is a serious matter and should not have been handled in such a way. Highlighting the domino effect it created, Sameer said, “Today, the issue of drug abuse has become a major issue for our nation, and by highlighting such things, you’re insulting not just one person, but those who have worked with me, and others who fight against drug abuse.”He also mentioned that his family has been getting the flak as well. The former NCB officer said that he isn’t concerned about the threat he has been getting, but when it comes to his wife and sister, it is alarming, and he has been updating the police about it. “My family has nothing to do with my profession. They have nothing to do with my cases, my profession but why are they feeling the brunt of these kinds of things? Hate messages are coming from Pakistan, UAE, and Bangladesh. I will not accept that because of me, they are facing the brunt of it… We have regularly informed the police about the threats that my sister and my wife keep getting,” he concluded.
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