The Satirical Storm: Red Chillies Faces Defamation Suit

Red Chillies Entertainment, owned by Shah Rukh Khan, opposed a defamation suit in Delhi High Court by IRS officer Sameer Wankhede. Wankhede claims the Netflix series, 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood,' defames him. Red Chillies argues the series is a satire, suggesting Mumbai as the proper jurisdiction.

Red Chillies Entertainment, owned by Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, faced legal opposition on Wednesday in Delhi High Court. IRS officer Sameer Wankhede sought an interim injunction against the series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood,' alleging defamation.

The production house, however, argued the series was a work of satire and claimed the suit lacked territorial jurisdiction, suggesting that any legal action should be taken in Mumbai, where both parties reside and have business interests.

The court has deferred further arguments to the following Thursday session. The case touches upon broader issues of freedom of expression against claims of personal vendetta and causing reputational harm.

(With inputs from agencies.)