The recently released web series ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood,’ Aryan Khan’s directorial debut on Netflix, is generating significant buzz, and a particular actor is at the center of it. Viewers have noted the uncanny resemblance between the actor playing the Narcotics Control Cell (NCC) officer and former NCB chief Sameer Wankhede. This has led to widespread online discussion and a surge in the actor’s popularity.
Ashish Kumar, the actor in question, has been lauded for his performance. His social media account has seen a rapid increase in followers since he posted a clip from the show. When fans showered him with compliments, Kumar expressed his professional approach, saying, ‘I just did my job.’
The portrayal of the NCC officer has drawn strong reactions, with many interpreting it as a commentary on Sameer Wankhede. The series is even facing legal scrutiny, with Wankhede suing Shah Rukh Khan, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Netflix for defamation. The controversial scene shows the officer arriving for a raid, with his appearance and pronouncements, such as ‘Satyamev Jayate,’ closely mirroring Wankhede’s public persona. The dialogue, emphasizing a ‘war against drugs,’ is perceived by many as a subtle jab at Wankhede’s controversial drug bust operations.