LiveTuesday · 27 October 2026Vol. VIII · No. 300
Bangalore
23°C · Partly cloudy23°C
Tue, 27 Oct
Latest
Cinema

‘Scam 2010’: Siddharth Bodke’s first look from Hansal Mehta’s upcoming show unveiled

The series will focus on the journey of controversial late businessman and Sahara group founder Subrata Roy. It is based on the book ‘Sahara: the Untold Story’ by Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

‘Scam 2010’: Siddharth Bodke’s first look from Hansal Mehta’s upcoming show unveiled

The series will focus on the journey of controversial late businessman and Sahara group founder Subrata Roy. It is based on the book ‘Sahara: the Untold Story’ by Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Updated - August 12, 2026 12:36 pm IST

Siddharth Bodke in ‘Scam 2010’ | Photo Credit: Sony LIV

The first look of actor Siddharth Bodke from Hansal Mehta’s upcoming series, Scam 2010, was unveiled by the makers on Wednesday (August 12, 2026). Produced by Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment, the series is currently in production and will stream on Sony LIV soon.

Hansal returns to direct the third part in the franchise, after helming Scam 1992 and serving as the showrunner on Scam 2003. The series will focus on the journey of controversial late businessman and Sahara group founder Subrata Roy. It is based on the book Sahara: the Untold Story by Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Speaking about the series, Hansal said in a statement, “Scam 2010 is a story about ambition, influence and the arrogance that follows both. It looks at how one of India’s largest business empires was built on belief — and what happened when that belief ran out. It tells the fascinating story of the rise of an empire and the man who mistook it for invincibility.”

Siddharth, who steps into the lead role, said, “What floored me was the complexity of the lead’s personality and the scale of the show. His passion, power, flaws, rise and eventual downfall make him an incredibly fascinating character to portray. The experience has been nothing short of thrilling for me, and I have relished the opportunity to play such a layered character under the guidance of someone like Hansal Mehta.”

Subrata Roy started the conglomerate Sahara India Pariwar in 1978. He was investigated by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for illegally raising over Rs. 24,000 crore from investors, leading to a famous dispute and case.

In 2014, Roy was arrested for failing to appear before the Supreme Court in a contempt case over the non-refund of dues. He spent time in Tihar Jail before being released on parole.

Battling health issues, Subrata Roy passed away in November, 2023. He was 75.

Published - August 12, 2026 12:35 pm IST

Indian cinema / Hindi cinema / entertainment (general) / arts, culture and entertainment

Terms & conditions | Institutional Subscriber

Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide by our community guidelines for posting your comments.

We have migrated to a new commenting platform. If you are already a registered user of The Hindu and logged in, you may continue to engage with our articles. If you do not have an account please register and login to post comments. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle.

Related in Cinema

‘The Terminal List’ Season 2 review: Chris Pratt returns for a better Round 2
Cinema

‘The Terminal List’ Season 2 review: Chris Pratt returns for a better Round 2

Chris Pratt returns as James Reece in Season 2 of The Terminal List, a globe-trotting military thriller based on Jack Carr's True Believer. With stronger pacing, excellent action sequences and a wider scope, the second season is a marked improvement on its predecessor, despite so

The Hindu — Cinema26 Oct
‘OM – Chapter 1’: Sai Pallavi is IPS Nithya Reddy in Dhanush-Rajkumar Periasamy’s next
Cinema

‘OM – Chapter 1’: Sai Pallavi is IPS Nithya Reddy in Dhanush-Rajkumar Periasamy’s next

Sai Pallavi leads as IPS Nithya Reddy in Om Chapter 1, a Dhanush, Mammootty-starrer action thriller releasing Nov 20.

The Hindu — Cinema26 Oct
Chennai-based collective announces carnival to support indie filmmaking
Cinema

Chennai-based collective announces carnival to support indie filmmaking

Independent cinema thrives at Chennai’s Creators Carnival by 3AM Tea Cigaz, showcasing multi-language films and collective, pay-what-you-wish collaboration.

The Hindu — Cinema26 Oct
Award-winning director-cinematographer Chezhiyan no more
Cinema

Award-winning director-cinematographer Chezhiyan no more

Award-winning filmmaker R. Chezhiyan, known for "To Let," has passed away after a prolonged illness, leaving a lasting legacy.

The Hindu — Cinema26 Oct
‘Dilwali Diwali’: Netflix announces new family-drama for festive season
Cinema

‘Dilwali Diwali’: Netflix announces new family-drama for festive season

Streaming service Netflix has announced a new family-drama, Dilwali Diwali. The film stars Mihir Ahuja, Manoj Pahwa, Neelu Kohli and Aurra Bhatnagar in pivotal roles.

The Hindu — Cinema26 Oct
‘Beparwah’: Ahaan Panday and Sharvari’s upcoming romantic-actioner gets title and release date
Cinema

‘Beparwah’: Ahaan Panday and Sharvari’s upcoming romantic-actioner gets title and release date

Ahaan Panday and Sharvari’s upcoming romantic-actioner has been titled Beparwah. The production banner Yash Raj Films also announced the film's release date.

The Hindu — Cinema26 Oct

Latest Across Vijaya Chronicle