The show is directed by Tushar Hiranandani and creative director Hansal Mehta, ensuring a high-quality, fast-paced thriller similar to its predecessor.
Scam 2003: The Telgi Story — India’s Ultimate Paper Con The Indian streaming space has a massive appetite for high-stakes financial crime. Following the blockbuster success of Scam 1992 , Applause Entertainment and SonyLIV returned in 2023 with a spiritual sequel. Scam 2003: The Telgi Story shifts the focus from the chaotic trading floors of Mumbai to a silent, insidious threat: the printing and distribution of counterfeit stamp papers. Directed by Tushar Hiranandani, with Hansal Mehta serving as the showrunner, this web series chronicles the astronomical rise and eventual downfall of Abdul Karim Telgi, the mastermind behind a massive ₹30,000 crore empire. The Man Behind the Machine Scam 2003 The Telgi Story -2023- Web Series
By bribing officials at the Nashik Security Press and cultivating political networks, Telgi acquires original printing machinery and dyes to produce high-quality fake stamp papers. At its peak, his operation spread across 12 states and was valued at an estimated ₹30,000 crore ($3.8 billion). Key Themes and Performance The show is directed by Tushar Hiranandani and
The one near-universal point of praise was Gagan Dev Riar's performance as Telgi. Critics felt his act was the show's biggest strength, keeping audiences hooked despite the screenplay's flaws. His ability to portray a "convincing operator" and his uncanny resemblance to the real Telgi added a layer of authenticity that was widely lauded. Many saw it as a career-defining performance. Scam 2003: The Telgi Story shifts the focus