Quick Info
| Profession | Civil Servant |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 14/12/1979 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai |
Latest News about Sameer Wankhede
Sameer Wankhede filed a lawsuit in the Delhi High Court against Netflix, Red Chillies Entertainment, and Aryan Khan regarding the series 'The Ba***ds of Bollywood'. He claimed the show portrayed him in a false, malicious, and defamatory manner, seeking Rs 2 crore in damages to be donated to the Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital and requesting a ban on the series' streaming and distribution.
The Delhi High Court imposed a penalty of Rs 20,000 on the central government in Sameer Wankhede's promotion case, highlighting delays in his career advancement within the IRS.
Sameer Wankhede successfully defended himself in the Bombay High Court against allegations of demanding a bribe from Shah Rukh Khan, with the court dismissing the claims as baseless.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Sameer Dnyandev Wankhede |
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| Nickname | Sam |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 179 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| B.A.(History Hons.) | University of Mumbai (2001) |
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| LL.B. | University of Mumbai |
Personal Life
| Caste | Scheduled Caste |
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| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 29/03/2017 |
| First Wife | Dr. Shabana Qureshi (divorced) |
Family
| Father | Dnyandev Wankhede (retired police officer) |
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| Mother | Zaheda Wankhede |
| Siblings | Sister - Yasmeen Wankhede (Criminal lawyer) |
| Spouse | Kranti Redkar Wankhede (actress, filmmaker, entrepreneur) |
| Children | Daughter(s) - Zyda and Ziya |
Career
| Civil Service |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/swankhede.irs/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sameer Wankhede holds the position of zonal director at the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). | |
| 2. He pursued his education and began preparing for the UPSC examination. | |
| 3. Throughout his career, he has served in various capacities at the Income Tax Air Intelligence Unit, National Investigation Agency, and Directorate of Revenue Intelligence. | |
| 4. Since 2019, under his leadership, the NCB team has successfully confiscated drugs valued at Rs. 17,000 crore. | |
| 5. He played a crucial role in investigating the alleged drug connection in Sushant Singh Rajput's case. | |
| 6. He led raids on properties belonging to numerous Bollywood personalities. | |
| 7. Known for his involvement in high-profile cases, he was central to the cruise drugs case implicating Aryan Khan. | |
| 8. Sameer Wankhede is married to Marathi actress Kranti Redkar, and together they have twin daughters. | |
| 9. He has been recognized with awards and accolades for his exceptional service to the public. | |
| 10. During his 15-year career, he has been credited with the seizure of 17,000 kg of narcotics and 165 kg of gold. | |
| 11. He played a key role in booking Islamic preacher Zakir Naik for alleged money laundering and incitement of religious hatred. | |
| 12. In 2010, while in the Maharashtra Service Tax Department, he booked 2,500 people including 200 celebrities for tax evasion, adding Rs. 87 crore to the exchequer. | |
| 13. In 2011, he seized the 2011 Cricket World Cup trophy due to unpaid customs duty as it was made of gold. |