Sumit Purohit Joins Forces with Hansal Mehta to Co-Direct Scam 2010 as Production Kicks Off
In 2020, Hansal Mehta made a significant mark in the digital space with his acclaimed series, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story. This biographical financial thriller became a groundbreaking success for SonyLIV, earning accolades as one of the most celebrated Indian web series of its time. Directed by Mehta and his son Jai Mehta, the show set a high standard for storytelling in the genre. Now, three years later, the franchise is set to expand with Scam 2010, and Hansal Mehta is returning to direct, this time alongside a new co-director.
New Co-Director Joins the Team
Bollywood Hungama has exclusively revealed that Sumit Purohit will co-direct Scam 2010 with Hansal Mehta. Purohit, who was a writer for the first season, brings a deep understanding of the franchise’s tone and storytelling style, making him a fitting choice for the role. He made his directorial debut with the espionage thriller series Saare Jahan Se Accha and has also directed the upcoming satirical comedy-drama Baaghi Bechare, featuring Pratik Gandhi, Abhishek Banerjee, and Faisal Malik. Scam 2010 marks a significant career milestone for Purohit as he transitions from writer to co-director.
Plot and Production Details
Scam 2010 will focus on the financial scandals surrounding Subrata Roy, the maverick businessman behind Sahara India Pariwar. Marathi actor Siddharth Bodke, known for his roles in Devmanus and Drishyam 2, will portray Roy. The principal cast also includes Kritika Singh from Rangbaaz, Moon Banerjee, and Aditya Srivastava, famous for his work in CID. Production for the series began in late May and has taken place across various locations, including Lucknow, Kanpur, Delhi, Mumbai, and Dehradun. The series is expected to wrap up production by mid-September, with a global premiere on SonyLIV slated for early 2027.
Exploring Complex Themes
Produced by Applause Entertainment and Birla Studios, Scam 2010 aims to chronicle the rise of Roy’s extensive business empire and the ensuing legal challenges. The new season is based on Tamal Bandyopadhyay’s 2014 book, Sahara: The Untold Story. It will delve into the complexities of Roy’s public persona while examining the intricate relationships between markets, governance, and accountability in contemporary Indian finance.
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