The Ultimate Revenge Plot? Actor Who Plays Sameer Wankhede Lookalike In Aryan Khan's Series Gives Heartfelt Thanks To Director

In a plot twist so deliciously ironic it could only come from Bollywood, the actor who plays the on-screen doppelgänger of Sameer Wankhede—the real-life officer who arrested Aryan Khan—is now publicly thanking Aryan for the role. The bizarre situation has sent the internet into a frenzy, with many speculating that this is Aryan Khan’s ultimate, galaxy-brained revenge plot against the man who tried to take him down.

The actor, Ashish Kumar, was cast in Aryan Khan’s directorial debut, “The Bards of Bollywood,” as a character widely seen as a fictionalized version of the controversial former NCB officer. Now, in a heartfelt video posted to social media, Kumar is singing the praises of the young director.

“I am very grateful. I am full of gratitude for the universe and for Aryan Khan,” Kumar says in the clip. “From the beginning to the end, whenever we met, the respect you gave, the trust you showed, the support you gave, thank you for that.”

Let’s just let that sink in. The man playing Sameer Wankhede is thanking Aryan Khan for his “trust and support.” The irony is staggering. For those who have been living under a rock, Aryan Khan, son of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, was arrested in a high-profile drug case in 2021, led by then-NCB zonal director Sameer Wankhede. The case eventually fell apart, and Aryan was cleared of all charges, but not before a brutal media trial.

Now, with Aryan stepping behind the camera for his first major project with Red Chillies Entertainment, it seems he’s choosing to address the controversy not in a courtroom, but in the court of public opinion, using his art as his weapon. The casting of a Sameer Wankhede lookalike was already seen as a bold move, but this latest development has confirmed for many that this is a calculated masterstroke.

“It’s the most savage power move I’ve ever seen,” a Bollywood insider whispered to DeetsDaily. “He’s not just telling the story; he’s controlling the narrative. He’s making the ‘villain’ of his own real-life drama an employee in his fictional one. It’s genius.”

The public is eating it up. Under Ashish Kumar’s thank-you video, one fan commented, “Set Sameer Wankhede’s fielding,” a colloquialism for putting someone in their place. The comment perfectly captures the public’s desire to see this as a form of artistic payback in the Aryan Khan Sameer Wankhede Series saga.

Caught in the middle of this epic celebrity chess match, the Ashish Kumar actor has responded with humility and professionalism. To the fan’s comment, he simply replied, “God bless everyone. Bro, I just did my job.”

While Kumar may see it as just a job, the internet sees it as so much more. He is now a key player in what many are calling Aryan Khan’s revenge narrative. The series, “The Bards of Bollywood,” is no longer just a show; it’s a cultural event, a meta-commentary on a real-life drama that captivated a nation.

Is this a case of an Aryan Khan director simply hiring the best actor for the job, or is it a brilliantly petty, long-game revenge plot years in the making? The lines between art, life, and payback have never been more blurred. One thing is for sure: everyone will be watching to see how this on-screen Wankhede is portrayed, and the real Sameer Wankhede will be watching closer than anyone.

What do you think of Aryan’s casting choice? Is it a masterstroke of storytelling or a petty jab? Sound off in the comments below!

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