The documentary “Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga” will shed light on the life of Subrata Roy, the founder of the Sahara group. It will explore how he managed to expand his empire, which includes diverse sectors such as finance, real estate, media, and hospitality.
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta on Thursday announced the third installment of his hit franchise Scam. This time, the subject of his show is Subrata Roy and the show is titled Scam 2010. Announcing the project, Hansal Mehta shared in his social media post, “Sc3m is back! Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga, coming soon on @sonylivindia #Scam2010OnSonyLIV #Scam2010.”
Filmmaker Hansal Mehta is set to release the third installment of his popular franchise, “Scam.” This time, the focus is on Subrata Roy, the business magnate behind the Sahara group. Titled “Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga,” the series will delve into how Roy expanded his empire across various sectors including finance, real estate, media, and hospitality.
In 2014, Subrata Roy faced legal trouble when the Supreme Court of India ordered his detention for failing to appear in court regarding a dispute with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). This led to a prolonged legal battle and Roy spending time in Tihar Jail before being released on parole.
Subrata Roy passed away in November 2023 at the age of 74.
Regarding the expansion of the franchise, Hansal Mehta, Show Runner, and Director, commented, “’Scam’ is more than just a franchise to me; it’s a chronicle of our times. I’m excited to collaborate once again with Applause and Sony LIV to portray this larger-than-life story.”
Sameer Nair, Managing Director of Applause Entertainment, stated, “The ‘Scam’ series has evolved into more than just a show; it has become a pop cultural phenomenon. With ‘Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga,’ we aim to set the bar even higher, offering audiences an immersive journey into the life and times of one of the most audacious and ambitious minds in Indian business history. With Hansal at the helm and Sony LIV as our partner, we are excited about this next season.”
Created by Applause Entertainment, ‘Scam 2010’ will be available on SonyLiv. The cast has not been revealed yet.