Filmmaker Hansal Mehta, who won widespread praise for the hit crime drama series ‘Scam 1992’ and the hard-hitting show ‘Scoop’, is now gearing up for the next installment in the Scam franchise. According to reports, ‘Scam 3’ will revolve around the life and controversies of the late Subrata Roy, the Indian businessman who established Sahara India Pariwar back in 1978.
Hansal Mehta gears up for next ‘Scam’ chapter
The upcoming season, likely titled around the ‘Sahara’ case, will bring to life the incredible yet turbulent story of one of India’s most controversial business tycoons, charting both his extraordinary rise and his steep fall. Marathi and Hindi actor Siddharth Bodke has been finalized to play the central role in the series. According to Pinkvilla, makers have been quietly prepping for the show over the last few months, with extensive research to scale the story of the Sahara saga.
Hansal Mehta’s track record with real-life dramas
Hansal Mehta has built a strong reputation for turning real-life stories into compelling screen dramas. From the stock market scandal in ‘Scam 1992’ starring Pratik Gandhi, to ‘Scam 2003: The Telgi Story’, and the journalism-based show ‘Scoop’, he has always managed to keep viewers hooked with his storytelling. With ‘Scam 3’, Mehta is once again taking on a story that once grabbed the attention of the entire country. The series is expected to stream in 2026.
Hansal Mehta on ‘Pralay’ and Ranveer Singh ‘s role
When asked how ‘Pralay’ took shape, Hansal shed some light on the journey behind the film, revealing that the concept had been brewing for a while under Jai Mehta’s vision. Ranveer Singh’s discovery of Jai’s directorial work proved to be the turning point, as the actor’s appreciation for his craft set the wheels in motion. “Jai had been working on this idea for a long time,” Hansal Mehta told THR India. “When Ranveer saw his directorial work, he was impressed. Then Jai pitched the idea to him. Once Ranveer said he liked the idea, we invested in developing it—helping Jai create the world he wants to present in the film. Ranveer’s conviction and commitment towards both the script and Jai has enabled Pralay.”
