Sony LIV Continues Expansion of the “Scam” Series
Sony LIV is advancing its popular “Scam” series with a new installment titled Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga. This latest entry in the crime drama series is drawn from a book by Tamal Bandyopadhyay and has entered production despite earlier facing a potential legal challenge.
The series is a project of Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI), which recently announced that it had successfully acquired all necessary rights to the book, following concerns about legal pushback. The story centers around the late Subrata Roy, the founder of Sahara India Pariwar, a company that has been embroiled in a long-standing legal tussle with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI).
During a media roundtable, SPNI’s CEO Gaurav Banerjee was optimistic about resolving any issues, indicating that the conflict surrounding the show had been settled. An SPNI representative confirmed to the media outlet Deadline that they have secured all rights required to adapt the book into the series.
Previously, Sahara had expressed strong disapproval of the portrayal of its founder, labeling the announcement of Scam 2010 as a move to gain “cheap and wide publicity” through controversial means. As of now, Sahara has not provided a comment on the latest developments.
About “Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga”
The series was first announced in May 2024, describing it as the “dust-to-diamonds story of maverick businessman Subrata Roy.” The promotional materials detailed the high-profile controversies surrounding Roy during the early 2000s, which included allegations of financial misconduct leading to his arrest in 2014.
Subrata Roy, who started Sahara back in 1978 and passed away in 2023, was once at the helm of one of India’s most expansive corporate empires. Despite the company’s vast operations, it was frequently under scrutiny by tax authorities and was accused of being involved in money laundering activities. Roy’s legal troubles peaked when he was detained for failing to appear in court related to funds owed to investors.
Applause Entertainment and director Hansal Mehta, who were behind the first two installations of the Scam series, have teamed up once again with Sony’s Studio Next to produce this third chapter. The storyline is set to explore the rise and fall of Roy’s vast financial network.
Despite initial concerns that legal challenges might stall the project, production has officially commenced. Recent local media reports reveal that Siddharth Bodke is cast as Roy, with Kritika Singh, Moon Banerjee, and Aditya Srivastava playing significant roles in the series.
As the production moves forward, the intrigue surrounding Roy’s complex legacy continues to captivate audiences, promising another compelling chapter in the “Scam” anthology.
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