From stock market fraud to digital currency traps, India’s financial scams have all the time made for gripping headlines, and filmmakers haven’t missed the prospect to show them into binge-worthy stories. For those who’ve got a taste for real-life-inspired thrillers, here’s a listing of Hindi web series and films that dig deep into the dark, scandalous world of cash manipulation.
Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story
This web series set the benchmark for financial dramas in India. Based on Harshad Mehta’s life, this Hansal Mehta-directed masterpiece modified the sport for Indian web content. The show explores how the “Big Bull” exploited loopholes within the stock market, shaking up the whole economic system. Pratik Gandhi’s career-defining performance and Hansal Mehta’s razor-sharp direction make this series a must-watch.
Jamtara: Sabka Number Ayega
Jamtara reveals how small-town boys from Jharkhand ran one in all India’s most notorious phishing rackets. Inspired by true events, the series peels back the layers of cybercrime, phone scams, and political protection, showing how easy it was to trick hundreds and escape the law for years.
Farzi
- Platform: Amazon Prime Video
Starring Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi, Farzi dives deep into the world of counterfeit currency. Vijay Sethupathi’s no-nonsense cop act and Raj & DK’s slick direction make this one each smart and trendy. The series highlights the real-world impact of faux currency on the nation’s financial security.
The Big Bull
- Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
Abhishek Bachchan takes on a Harshad Mehta-inspired role on this fictional retelling of the stock market scam. While it’s more stylized and fewer detailed in comparison with Scam 1992, the film still highlights the greed, loopholes, and blind spots in India’s financial ecosystem in the course of the late 80s and early 90s.
Scam 2003: The Telgi Story
Released in 2023, Scam 2003 is predicated on the real-life story of Abdul Karim Telgi, who was involved in a stamp paper counterfeiting scandal price INR 30,000 crore. The story tells how a traditional fruit seller became the most important scammer of his time. The biographical series is inspired by Sanjay Singh’s book Telgi Scam: Reporter’s ki Diary.
These titles prove that the world of economic scams is stuffed with stories stranger than fiction. Perfect in your next weekend binge when you like your thrillers inspired by real events.
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