“Scam2010: The Subrata Roy Story”: Hansal Mehta reveals the upcoming “Scam” series – 9xo News
The third episode of director Hansal Mehta’s Scam series is set to enthrall spectators once more. This time, he explores the fascinating life story of the late businessman Subrata Roy Sahara. Mehta teased the series, “Scam 2010: Subrata Roy Saga,” with an eye-catching motion poster that was circulated on social media.
The Scam Series Journey So Far
In 2020, Hansal Mehta began his investigation into frauds by depicting the story of Harshad Mehta in the first section. Then, in the second section, he clarified the notorious stamp scam that Abdul Karim Telgi had planned. The focus now turns to Subrata Roy, who became involved in an astounding 24,000 crore scam.
In 1978, Subrata Roy Sahara started his own business with just Rs 2,000. He quickly built a billion-rupee financial empire, of which Sahara became one of the biggest private companies in the country. Investors came in droves to put their money in his business.
The Legal Battle and Legacy
2014 saw a turning point in Subrata Roy’s turbulent legal journey when the Supreme Court ruled that he must repay investors Rs 24,400 crore. Kindly called “Sahara Shri” by his staff, Subrata Roy Sahara made a lasting impression on the business world. An era came to an end on November 14, 2023, when he passed away.
Hansal Mehta’s Cinematic Journey
With the release of “Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story” in 2020, Hansal Mehta began his journey of portraying scams, delving into the complexities of the 1992 securities scam. The captivating account of Abdul Karim Telgi’s stamp paper scam, which deceived people in eighteen states to the tune of twenty to thirty thousand crore rupees, came next.
Introducing “Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga”
Building on his earlier ventures’ successes, Hansal Mehta is getting ready to release “Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga.” Mehta vows to unravel the complex web of Subrata Roy’s deceitful actions, which are centered around an astounding scam valued at twenty-five thousand crores. The story is inspired by “Sahara: The Untold Story,” a book by Tamal Bandopadhyay that explores accusations of everything from fake investors to chit-fund fraud.
The Legal Ordeal
According to Subrata Roy’s journey from business tycoon to fraudster in prison is fraught with legal complications. Roy was arrested for scamming investors, and he spent more than two years in jail before being released on parole in 2016. His reprieve, however, was fleeting as SEBI attempted to withdraw his parole, resulting in his detention once more.
Conclusion
Fans of the Scam series are getting more and more excited as Hansal Mehta is ready to reveal the compelling story of Subrata Roy’s wrongdoings. When “Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga” gets ready to enter theaters, be sure to tune in for an engrossing trip into the shadowy realm of white-collar crime.
