The supporting cast is solid, with delivering a poignant performance as Telgi’s conflicted wife, and Bharat Jadhav adding gravitas as a righteous cop. However, unlike Scam 1992 which had a strong moral anchor in Sucheta Dalal (the journalist), this series lacks a consistent counter-narrative, which is both a strength and a weakness.
The narrative speeds through his early "litmus test" scams—selling fake gold biscuits and hoarding sugar. These episodes establish Telgi’s primary weapon: his silver tongue. He doesn’t use violence; he uses jugaad (hacks) and a deep understanding of human greed. Scam 2003 The Telgi Story -2023- Web Series
| Character | Real-life counterpart | Portrayed by | Role | |-----------|----------------------|--------------|------| | Abdul Karim Telgi | Himself | Gagan Dev Riar | Master forger | | Sanjay Singh | Himself (journalist) | Mukesh Tiwari | Investigative reporter | | Shakeel Ahmed | Multiple officers | Soham Majumdar | Telgi’s loyal aide | | Sadanand Kadam | Corrupt police officer | Nikhil Ratnaparkhi | Protector-turned-betrayer | | Kiran Khanna | Composite character | Hemant Kher | Ambitious, corrupt politician | | Madhu Naik | Real-life IPS officer | Nazea Sayed | Honest cop (fictionalized) | The supporting cast is solid, with delivering a
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Scam 2003: The Telgi Story is a must-watch for fans of gripping web series and true stories. With its intriguing narrative, outstanding performances, and meticulous production, this 2023 release is sure to leave viewers hooked. Don't miss out on this electrifying ride into the world of high-stakes deception and corruption.
Sony LIV Release Date: September 1, 2023 (Hindi) with dubs in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam. Runtime: 10 episodes (approx. 45-50 minutes each).