into Abdul Karim Telgi.
. This grounded beginning makes his eventual ascent into a ₹30,000 crore scam significantly more jarring 2. The Philosophy of "Making" vs. "Earning"
: The series is directed by Tushar Hiranandani , with Hansal Mehta serving as the co-director. Hansal Mehta was the creator of the hugely popular prequel, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story , and his involvement brought significant anticipation to the project.
We see a young Telgi dealing with the harsh realities of life, using his wits to survive and prosper. His intelligence, charm, and ability to bribe or persuade officials are established early.
: The series stars Gagan Dev Riar in the lead role as Abdul Karim Telgi. Riar, known for his extensive theatre background, received praise for his authentic and convincing portrayal of the character. The cast also includes Mukesh Tiwari , Sana Amin Sheikh (playing Nafeesa), Bharat Jadhav , and Shaad Randhawa in key roles.
The first episode meticulously sets the stage for Telgi's eventual transformation into one of India's most notorious con artists. It opens in the small town of Khanpur, where we see a young Abdul Karim Telgi selling fruits on a train. His presentation is unusual—he uses photocopies of his mark sheet to wrap the fruit. This catches the eye of a passenger named Shaukat Bhai, who is impressed by Telgi's ingenuity.
: We see Telgi's initial steps into the world of fake documents and his move to Mumbai, the city of dreams where he begins to build his empire.
The episode introduces his initial accomplices. Telgi is shown as a charismatic, yet manipulative leader who knows how to exploit the desperation and greed of others.
into Abdul Karim Telgi.
. This grounded beginning makes his eventual ascent into a ₹30,000 crore scam significantly more jarring 2. The Philosophy of "Making" vs. "Earning"
: The series is directed by Tushar Hiranandani , with Hansal Mehta serving as the co-director. Hansal Mehta was the creator of the hugely popular prequel, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story , and his involvement brought significant anticipation to the project.
We see a young Telgi dealing with the harsh realities of life, using his wits to survive and prosper. His intelligence, charm, and ability to bribe or persuade officials are established early.
: The series stars Gagan Dev Riar in the lead role as Abdul Karim Telgi. Riar, known for his extensive theatre background, received praise for his authentic and convincing portrayal of the character. The cast also includes Mukesh Tiwari , Sana Amin Sheikh (playing Nafeesa), Bharat Jadhav , and Shaad Randhawa in key roles.
The first episode meticulously sets the stage for Telgi's eventual transformation into one of India's most notorious con artists. It opens in the small town of Khanpur, where we see a young Abdul Karim Telgi selling fruits on a train. His presentation is unusual—he uses photocopies of his mark sheet to wrap the fruit. This catches the eye of a passenger named Shaukat Bhai, who is impressed by Telgi's ingenuity.
: We see Telgi's initial steps into the world of fake documents and his move to Mumbai, the city of dreams where he begins to build his empire.
The episode introduces his initial accomplices. Telgi is shown as a charismatic, yet manipulative leader who knows how to exploit the desperation and greed of others.
