The controversy surrounding Aryan Khan's arrest in 2021 continues to make headlines. The case, which began with a raid on a Mumbai cruise, had a profound impact not only on the Khan family but also on former NCB officer Sameer Wankhede, who handled the investigation.
Recently, Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Jawan’ dialogue, which seemed to be a dig at Wankhede, reignited tensions between the two figures. Here’s a look back at the drama surrounding Aryan Khan’s drug case and the latest comments made by Wankhede.
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In 2021, Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, was arrested in a high-profile drug bust during a raid on the Cordelia Cruise in Mumbai. The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) alleged that Aryan was involved in the consumption and trafficking of illegal substances. Aryan Khan spent over a month in jail before being granted bail, and his arrest was widely covered by the media, causing a major stir.
After Aryan’s arrest, Shah Rukh Khan chose to remain silent, avoiding interactions with Indian media. He refrained from making any public comments about the case or his son’s legal troubles. The actor instead communicated with international media outlets, continuing his career despite the personal crisis. Khan’s reluctance to engage with the Indian press fueled speculation, especially as the investigation continued.
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Shah Rukh Khan’s 2023 blockbuster ‘Jawan’ featured a dialogue that caught everyone’s attention: "Bete ko haath lagane se pehle baap se baat kar" (Talk to the father before laying a hand on the son). This line was widely interpreted as a veiled reference to Sameer Wankhede, the former NCB officer who led the investigation into Aryan Khan's case. The dialogue quickly went viral, prompting reactions from both fans and critics.
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In a recent appearance on ‘The Gaurav Thakur Show’, Sameer Wankhede addressed Shah Rukh Khan’s controversial dialogue. Wankhede, who has been accused of corruption and faced several allegations in connection with the Aryan Khan case, criticised the words used in the dialogue. "Words like 'baap' and 'beta' sound very cheap and third-rate according to me. In Indian culture, we do not use these words. I cannot be expected to go down to that level and respond to them," Wankhede said, expressing his discontent with the line from ‘Jawan’. He also clarified that he could not comment on the ongoing case as it is being handled by the High Court.
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Earlier this year, Sameer Wankhede opened up about his involvement in the case and the emotional toll it took. In an interview with The Lallantop, Wankhede addressed the leaked chats between him and Shah Rukh Khan. He explained that while taking action in such cases, he felt sympathy for the families involved, especially when it came to drug addiction. "When parents reach out to you, you feel bad about it. First and foremost, you want them to go to rehab unless, of course, we’re talking about hardened gangsters," Wankhede said. Despite the challenges, he maintained, “I don’t have any regrets in life, and if given the chance, I’d do it all again.”
The Aryan Khan drug case continues to be a point of contention, with both Shah Rukh Khan and Sameer Wankhede offering differing perspectives. While Khan has largely kept a low profile, focusing on his work, Wankhede has continued to defend his actions.
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