Scam 2003 Explained

Based On:
2003 India Stamp Paper Counterfeiting
Developer:Hansal Mehta
Story:Sanjay Singh
Director:Tushar Hiranandani
Creative Director:Tanvi Chheda
Country:India
Language:Hindi
Num Seasons:1(Available as volume 1 and volume 2)
Num Episodes:10
Executive Producer:Kartik R. Iyer
Tanvi Chheda
Deepak Segal
Producer:Sameer Nair
Location:India
Cinematography:Stanley Mudda
Music:Ishaan Chhabra
Editor:Kunal Walve
Company:Studio NEXT
Applause Entertainment
Network:SonyLIV
Last Aired:present

Scam 2003: The Telgi Story is a 2023 Indian Hindi-language biographical financial thriller streaming television series on SonyLIV directed by Tushar Hiranandani, with Hansal Mehta serving as the co-director.[1] [2] Based on a true story of stamped paper counterfeitings committed by Abdul Karim Telgi in early 2000s, the series is inspired from Sanjay Singh's book Telgi Scam: Reporter's ki Diary.[3] It is the second installment in Scam franchise followed by Scam 1992.[4] [5] [6]

It stars Gagan Dev Riar as the protagonist Abdul Karim Telgi with Mukesh Tiwari, Sana Amin Sheikh, Bharat Jadhav and Shaad Randhawa in pivotal roles.[7] [8] The first 5 episodes of the series released on 1 September 2023 via SonyLIV and the remaining 5 released on 5 November 2023.[9] [10]

Premise

It follows the real-life story of Abdul Karim Telgi who was involved in the 2003 stamp paper counterfeiting scandal worth of INR 30,000 crores.[11] [12]

Cast

Production

Development

The series was first officially announced on 24 March 2022, by SonyLIV and Applause Entertainment.[13] [14]

Filming

The series officially started filming from April 2022.[15]

Marketing

On 25 May 2022, SonyLIV first announced the series officially in their YouTube channel. The teaser with a release date was announced on 4 August 2023.[16]

Litigation

In December 2022, Mumbai Court refused to halt the publication of the web series plead by Sana Irfan Talikoti, Telgi's daughter who filed a lawsuit to get a restraining order against the web series' release. Sana has requested an injunction to prevent its distribution, arguing that the project's makers did not have the family's approval before moving forward. Applause Entertainment Pvt Ltd, its director Hansal Mehta, general manager Prasoon Garg, and Sony Liv were all named defendants in the lawsuit.[17]

Sana claims in her lawsuit that the series is based on a book that contained factual errors. She asserted that the web series infringed the family's rights to secrecy, decency, and respect.[18]

Release

The first part with 5 episodes was released on 1 September 2023 via SonyLIV. The second part with the remaining 5 episodes was released on 3 November 2023.[19]

Reception

The series received generally positive reviews. Review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes assigned 67% "fresh" rating based on 6 reviews.[20]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Scam 2003 motion poster unveiled. Hansal Mehta's series on Telgi fake stamp scandal coming soon on SonLiv . 2023-08-05 . India Today . 23 May 2022 . en.
  2. Web site: Hungama . Bollywood . 2023-08-04 . Hansal Mehta's Scam 2003: The Telgi Story to stream on SonyLIV from September 2; first teaser out! : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama . . 2023-08-05 . en.
  3. Web site: 2022-06-19 . Hansal Mehta Shares Deets About Scam 2003: The Telgi Story, Promises Bigger Treat With Season 2 . 2023-08-05 . IndiaTimes . en-IN.
  4. Web site: Whittock . Jesse . 2023-06-19 . 'Scam 2003: The Telgi Story': Sequel Series To SonyLIV's Indian Crime Series 'Scam 1992' Gets Release Date . 2023-08-05 . Deadline . en-US.
  5. Web site: 2021-03-04 . Hansal Mehta to return with Scam 2003: The Curious Case of Abdul Karim Telgi based on Telgi stamp paper fraud . 2023-08-05 . Hindustan Times . en.
  6. Web site: Scam 2003: The Telgi Story Teaser & release date - Hansal Mehta Chronicles India's Biggest Stamp Paper Fraud . 2023-08-05 . jagrantv . en.
  7. Web site: 2022-05-24 . Scam 2003: Hansal Mehta finds perfect actor to play Telgi in Scam 1992 follow-up . 2023-08-05 . Hindustan Times . en.
  8. Web site: 2023-06-19 . Hansal Mehta's Scam 2003: The Telgi Story to release on this date on Sony LIV . 2023-08-05 . Firstpost . en.
  9. Web site: Hansal Mehta announces Scam 2003: The Telgi Story, says it will stream from September 2 . 2023-08-05 . www.telegraphindia.com . en.
  10. Web site: Hungama . Bollywood . 2023-06-18 . Scam 2003: The Telgi Story to premiere on September 2 on Sony LIV : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama . . 2023-08-05 . en.
  11. Web site: 2023-08-04 . Hansal Mehta promises intriguing insight into Rs 30,000 crore scam in SonyLIV's Scam 2003 The Telgi Story. Watch teaser . 2023-08-05 . The Indian Express . en.
  12. Web site: Hansal Mehta promises fascinating insight into India's biggest stamp paper fraud in Scam 2003 – The Telgi Story teaser . 2023-08-05 . www.telegraphindia.com . en.
  13. Web site: Whittock . Jesse . 2022-05-24 . SonyLIV Orders 'Scam 1992' Sequel 'Scam 2003: The Telgi Story'; Applause Entertainment Casts Gagan Dev Riar As Counterfit Papers King . 2023-08-05 . Deadline . en-US.
  14. News: 2023-06-18 . Sony LIV announces the release date of 'Scam 2003: The Telgi Story' on its third anniversary . en-IN . The Hindu . 2023-08-05 . 0971-751X.
  15. Web site: 2022-04-27 . Hansal Mehta's Scam 2003 goes on the floors . 2023-08-05 . The Indian Express . en.
  16. Web site: Scam 2003 Teaser: Hansal Mehta Brings Us The Story Of Scamster Abdul Karim Telgi . 2023-08-05 . NDTV.com.
  17. Web site: 2022-12-23 . Court refuses to stop web series based on Telgi case . 2023-08-05 . Hindustan Times . en.
  18. Web site: Mumbai Court Refuses To Stop Release Of Web Series On Stamp Paper Scam Convict Telgi . 2023-08-05 . NDTV.com.
  19. Web site: 30 August 2023. Scam 2003 Release Date, Cast, Story and Everything . 30 August 2023 . Movie OTT Mart.
  20. Web site: Scam 2003: The Telgi Story. . 15 November 2023.

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