Social Media Buzz: Fans Question if ‘Real’ Sameer Wankhede Appears in Wife Kranti Redkar’s Viral Video

A resurfaced video featuring Marathi actress Kranti Redkar and her husband, former Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officer Sameer Wankhede, has taken social media by storm, generating intense speculation and witty reactions from fans. The video, originally posted by Redkar, shows the couple visiting a temple, accompanied by a caption by Kranti Redkar that affectionately requested, “God please let him smile in all the pictures.”

However, the clip’s virality has less to do with the devotional setting and more with a recent, controversial connection: the release of Aryan Khan’s series, The Ba*ds of Bollywood. The show reportedly features a character that viewers widely perceive as a mocking portrayal or look-alike of Sameer Wankhede, the officer who led the 2021 drug case involving Aryan Khan.

The convergence of the show’s buzz and the sudden spotlight on Redkar’s video has led to a flurry of highly specific and humorous comments, centered on the recurring question: “Is it real Sameer Wankhede?”

The Online Debate: Real Life vs. Reel Life

Social media users, connecting the dots between the real-life officer and the recent on-screen depiction, quickly flooded the comments section with observations that blurred the lines between reality and fiction.

• One user directly referenced the series, writing, “He’s from Bads of Bollywood. Lol.”
• Another comment echoed the sentiment of having seen a similar face, stating, “Isse kahi to dekha hai.”
• The humour continued with fans making remarks directly aimed at the look-alike character in the show, with comments like, “Your cameo was great,” and “Bro’s favourite Netflix show is Bads of Bollywood.”

These reactions highlight the enduring public fascination with Wankhede, whose profile rose significantly during the high-profile drug case. The confusion and jest surrounding the real officer’s appearance in his wife’s video underscore how profoundly the fictional portrayal has resonated with and amused the audience.

Background to the Controversy

The viral frenzy comes amidst a serious legal development. Following the release of the series, Sameer Wankhede has filed a defamation suit against Aryan Khan and his parents’ company, Red Chillies Entertainment, as well as the streaming platform. Wankhede has publicly alleged that the makers of the show deliberately attempted to tarnish his image and mock anti-drug law enforcement agencies through the derogatory character in the series.

Wankhede served as the NCB Zonal Director when he oversaw the investigation that led to Aryan Khan’s arrest. While Khan spent nearly a month in custody, he was later cleared of all charges. Following the conclusion of the case, Wankhede was transferred from the NCB to the Revenue Department.

Kranti Redkar, a staunch supporter of her husband throughout his career, has often used her social media platform to voice her pride and support. Her recent posts, including the now-viral temple video, continue to draw attention, placing the couple firmly in the public eye as the debate between their personal life and professional controversies unfolds in the digital realm.