Actor Vir Das says he received a counterfeit Apple Watch through quick commerce platform Zepto, claiming the delivered product is fake and that it is a “full scam.” In a video posted online, he shows an Apple Smartwatch and asserts that the watch he got from Zepto does not match the genuine product he expected, valuing it at about ₹50,000. The claim is presented by Vir Das as evidence of a “China copy,” according to reports covering his allegation.
Both outlets note that Zepto has not yet publicly responded to the accusation. The reporting also references reactions from users online, indicating that netizens are discussing the claim and its implications.
At this stage, the available information centers on Vir Das’s assertion and the lack of an official statement from Zepto. Verification details—such as testing, documentation, or findings from any independent assessment—are not provided in the cited summaries.
