‘Full Scam’: Vir Das Criticizes Delivery App Over Fake ₹50,000 Watch Delivery

Comedian, actor, and filmmaker Vir Das recently took to social media to recount an unpleasant experience he allegedly had with quick-commerce platform Zepto. The entertainer claimed that after paying nearly ₹50,000 for an Apple Watch, he was delivered what appeared to be a counterfeit version of the product. His post quickly gained traction online and prompted a response from the company.

On Monday, Vir shared a video on X showcasing the watch he received. He alleged that the product looked nothing like an authentic Apple Watch and instead resembled a cheap imitation manufactured in China. Calling out the platform, he wrote, “Okay. Am I wrong, do all Apple Watches look like this or is @ZeptoNow @zeptocares being shady with China copies? By the way, their customer device agent on the phone said there’s nothing they could do. Full scam. We needed one quick for a shoot. They charged us 50k.”

The post soon went viral, with many social media users expressing concern and questioning how such a mix-up could happen. Several users also urged the company to investigate the matter and address the issue promptly.

Responding to the allegations, Zepto issued an apology and assured customers that the matter was being taken seriously. The company stated that it had already initiated an investigation and arranged a reverse pickup of the product as part of its standard process.

In its statement, the platform said, “We take such concerns seriously and have already scheduled a reverse pickup of the product, which is our standard process in such cases. This will help us investigate the issue with our brand partners. For high-value products, users receive an OTP at the time of delivery. The OTP should only be shared after checking that the package is properly sealed and in good condition.”

A few hours later, Vir updated his followers, confirming that the issue had been resolved. Sharing a screenshot of his conversation with the company, he revealed that the genuine Apple Watch he had originally ordered had been delivered.

Providing an update, he wrote, “Update. @ZeptoNow has been in touch post social media, and a real Apple Watch has been delivered. China maal sent back. I don't know why this is on the news but since it is... want to clarify what I told the Zepto exec. Not the driver's fault.”

Vir also clarified that he did not blame the delivery personnel for the incident, suggesting that the error may have occurred elsewhere in the supply chain. His statement was widely appreciated online, with many users praising him for acknowledging the efforts of delivery workers while still highlighting concerns about the product mix-up.

Vir Das' Recent and Upcoming Projects

Vir Das was last seen in Happy Patel: Khatarnak Jasoos, produced under Aamir Khan’s banner. The film also starred Mona Singh, Imran Khan, and Mithila Palkar in key roles. While it marked Vir’s directorial debut, the film did not perform notably at the box office.

The actor-filmmaker is now gearing up for his next directorial venture, Baara Number. The psychological horror film features an ensemble cast including Sheeba Chaddha, Arunoday Singh, Ahsaas Channa, Atul Kulkarni, Niharika Lyra Dutt, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Suhail Nayyar, Puja Sarup, and Naveen Kaushik. The project is currently under development.