Scam 2003-The Telgi Story review: Counterfeits the mind and brain behind the stamp paper scam on screen to good effect

Entertainment By Shashiprasad S M 02/09/2023 Read the article

Of the several financial frauds that India has witnessed in modern times, the stamp paper scam amounting to at least ₹30,000 crore is one of the most important for various reasons.

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Abdul Karim Telgi, the man behind the multi-crore scam, from a small town called Khanapur in North Karnataka is the epicentre of this crime drama — Scam 2003-The Telgi Story.

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Like Scam 1992, even Scam 2003: The Telgi Story is based on the work of a journalist. The latest one is based on “Telgi Scam: Reporter Ki Diary” by Sanjay Singh.

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The most impressive part of the web series is the casting and the impressive performances. Gagan Dev Riar enacts a real criminal who is no more effortlessly.

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The series throws good light on the “P factor”, the nexus between the police, politicians and even the press which helped Telgi realise his dream to make money.

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Hansal Mehta and director Tushar realistically present the criminal mind of Telgi as to how he brilliantly persuades others to bring them on board the scam.

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Telgi’s honesty in dishonesty is also showcased, alongside the portrayal of a loving husband, father and true partner gives the series an emotional touch to the crime drama.

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Watch Scam 2003-The Telgi Story for how the system that has been designed to protect and safeguard makes way for such scams to occur, every time!

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