Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Delhi HC Questions Bias in Netflix's 'Ba***ds of Bollywood'
A man named Sameer Wankhede is upset about a Netflix show called 'Ba***ds of Bollywood.'
He thinks the show is making fun of him and his family, especially about an incident involving Aryan Khan.
Netflix and the show's creators say it's just a funny cartoon inspired by Bollywood, not about real people.
The court is trying to decide if the show is too mean to Wankhede and if it's fair to him.
Delhi High Court questioned potential bias in Netflix's 'Ba***ds of Bollywood' against Sameer Wankhede.
Wankhede filed a defamation suit against Netflix, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Aryan Khan.
Netflix and Red Chillies argued the series is a satire inspired by Bollywood, not directly based on Wankhede.
The court acknowledged the satire but flagged possible bias in Wankhede's portrayal.
The case is ongoing, with the next hearing scheduled for November 26.
- Who
- Sameer Wankhede, Netflix, Red Chillies Entertainment, Aryan Khan, Delhi High Court
- What
- Hearing on a defamation suit filed by Sameer Wankhede against Netflix's 'Ba***ds of Bollywood'
- When
- November (hearing resumed on Monday, continuing on November 26)
- Where
- Delhi High Court
- Why
- Wankhede alleges the show is defamatory and biased, making a mockery of him and unfairly exposing his family to threats and ridicule.
Wankhede's Side
Netflix & Red Chillies' Side
Bias in portrayal
Wankhede's Side
Wankhede argues the show is biased against him and makes a mockery of him, unfairly exposing his family to threats and ridicule.
Netflix & Red Chillies' Side
Netflix and Red Chillies argue the series is a satire inspired by real events and characters, not directly based on Wankhede, and RK Lakshman's caricatures are an example of acceptable satire.
Nature of Satire
Wankhede's Side
Wankhede's lawyer argues that satire must be based on existing events and incidents, questioning who the satire is aimed at.
Netflix & Red Chillies' Side
Netflix and Red Chillies argue that the series is a satire on Bollywood and that the court should not entertain similar claims from other producers or paparazzi.
Scene Removal
Wankhede's Side
Wankhede's lawyer argues that removing a specific scene would not harm the show's narrative or flow but would significantly reduce the impact on Wankhede.
Netflix & Red Chillies' Side
Netflix and Red Chillies argue that the removal of a scene would not harm their narrative and that Wankhede is putting a gun to their head by filing such a plea.
Liability
Wankhede's Side
Wankhede's lawyer claims Netflix and Red Chillies are in cahoots, and Netflix bears liability as more than just an intermediary, as disclaimers have the opposite effect on public memory.
Netflix & Red Chillies' Side
Red Chillies' lawyer points out that the CBI and ED inquiries are not their creation and that the case involves the director of the movie, not Red Chillies or Netflix.
- Show
- 'Ba***ds of Bollywood'
- Plaintiff
- Sameer Wankhede
- Defendants
- Netflix, Red Chillies Entertainment, Aryan Khan
- Court
- Delhi High Court
- Allegation
- Defamation and Bias
- Key Incident Reference
- Cordelia Cruise incident involving Aryan Khan and Sameer Wankhede
- Next Hearing
- November 26
