Comedian Vir Das says quick commerce platform Zepto delivered a counterfeit Apple Watch worth about ₹50,000. In posts and accompanying images, Das shows the smartwatch he received and alleges it is fake, describing the situation as a “full scam” and “China copies.” Multiple outlets report that Zepto had not immediately responded to the allegations at the time Das shared them, while netizens and media coverage highlighted the authenticity concerns.
Times of India reports Das expressed frustration with customer service and questioned the watch’s authenticity. According to the outlet, Zepto then initiates an investigation and arranges a pickup of the product, citing standard procedures for high-value deliveries. NDTV adds that Das later confirmed in a follow-up post that Zepto reached out to him and delivered a real Apple Watch.
Overall, the accounts describe an authenticity dispute raised publicly by Das, followed by Zepto’s engagement that includes investigation, pickup, and delivery of a genuine replacement.
