Legal Storm: Shahrukh Khan Faces Defamation Suit Over Netflix Series

The Delhi High Court issued notices to Shahrukh Khan, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Netflix over a defamation suit filed by IRS officer Sameer Wankhede. The series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood' is accused of harming Wankhede's reputation. The court asked for responses from the defendants within seven days for a hearing on October 30.

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday issued notices to actor Shahrukh Khan, his production house Red Chillies Entertainment, and streaming giant Netflix. This action came about following a defamation suit filed by IRS officer Sameer Wankhede, who alleges that their series, 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood,' maligns his reputation.

Justice Purushaindra Kumar Kaurav, who is overseeing the case, summoned the defendants, including entities such as X Corp, Google, and Meta Platforms, to present their replies within a week. A hearing on the responses is scheduled for October 30. The plaintiff is seeking damages of Rs 2 crore, which he intends to donate for cancer treatment if awarded.

Wankhede's legal plea claims the series negatively portrays anti-drug enforcement bodies, thus eroding public trust in law enforcement. He describes the series as a premeditated attack on his reputation, particularly as related legal proceedings are ongoing concerning the officer and Shahrukh Khan’s son, Aryan Khan.