Riar plays Telgi with a specific physicality: a slight hunch, darting eyes, and a soft, pleading voice that can turn cold in a second. In Part 1, we see his transformation from a victim to a predator.
franchise, capturing the rise of Abdul Karim Telgi, the mastermind behind a staggering ₹30,000 crore stamp paper fraud. Directed by Tushar Hiranandani with Hansal Mehta as showrunner, the series transitions from the stock market heights of its predecessor, Scam 2003 The Telgi Story Season 1 Part 1 Hindi...
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, who delivers a "star-making" performance. He meticulously captures Telgi’s ordinary appearance—a middle-aged man with a protruding stomach and pudgy cheeks—which masks a razor-sharp, manipulative mind. Unlike the flamboyant Harshad Mehta, Riar's Telgi is understated and low-profile, navigating hurdles with a quiet, calculated swagger and a "gift of gab". Plot & Directorial Style Directed by Tushar Hiranandani with Hansal Mehta as
The web series, "Scam 2003 The Telgi Story," is a dramatized account of the Telgi scam. The series is based on the book "Telgi: The Counterfeit King" by Hussain Zaidi and is produced by Hansal Mehta, who is known for his work on web series like "Scam 1992" and "Fitoor."
Scam 2003: The Telgi Story (Season 1, Part 1) is a compelling biographical financial thriller that, while falling slightly short of the monumental bar set by its predecessor Scam 1992 , is widely considered a for its lead performance. Quick Overview Protagonist: Abdul Karim Telgi, played by Gagan Dev Riar.