The Ba***ds of Bollywood Actor Dubbed Wankhede’s Doppelganger

The web series ‘The Ba***ds of Bollywood,’ marking Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, has ignited a firestorm of debate, largely centered around a specific character. Audiences are buzzing about the actor portraying an NCG officer, with many noting an uncanny resemblance to former NCB chief Sameer Wankhede. The show, known for its sharp critique of the film world, has landed in hot water, with Wankhede himself initiating a defamation lawsuit against the production house and streaming giant Netflix. The Delhi High Court has since served notices to prominent figures involved. In the midst of this intense scrutiny, the actor embodying the controversial officer is capturing significant online interest. Ashish Kumar, who plays the role, has seen a dramatic increase in his social media presence. He recently joined Instagram and posted a snippet of his character’s dialogue, ‘I am part of war against drugs.’ His performance has earned widespread praise, with Kumar attributing the positive reception to simply fulfilling his professional duties. Although the series offers no official confirmation, the visual and thematic links to Sameer Wankhede are undeniable for many viewers. The pivotal scene depicts an officer arriving at a celebrity party for a drug bust, his look closely mirroring Wankhede’s. The character’s pronouncements, including ‘Satyamev Jayate’ and emphatic statements against drug use, are being interpreted as direct allusions to Wankhede’s public persona and past actions.