What Is the Story About?
SonyLIV’s Scam 2003 Vol 2 continues notorious scamster Abdul Karim Telgi’s story from Volume 1. The series recounts the machinations of the massive ₹30,000 crore ‘stamp paper scam’, and the rise and fall of its mastermind, Abdul Karim Telgi. While Scam 2003 Volume 1 dealt with the rise of Telgi, Volume 2 documents his inevitable fall.
Scam 2003 is created by Hansal Mehta, directed by Tushar Hiranandani, written by Kiran Yadnopavit, Kedar Patankar and Karan Vyas from Sanjay Singh’s book ‘Telgi – A Reporter’s Diary’, and produced by Applause Entertainment.
Performances?
Gagan Dev Riar continues to impress viewers with his splendid performance in Volume 2. His uncanny resemblance and true-to-life portrayal of Abdul Karim Telgi are a sight to behold. His flawless performance is embellished with brilliant body language, terrific delivery of dialogue and a studied impersonation of the real-life Telgi.
A brief shot in the final episode, of the real Telgi, and a comment he makes in his own voice, proves just how phenomenally Gagan Dev Riar has copied Telgi’s distinctive style of talking, the timbre of his voice, his overall appearance, and more.
The supporting cast in Scam 2003 does its job well, though none stands out much in the brilliance of Gagan Dev Riar. Scam 2003 Volume 2 sees the entry of Mukesh Tiwari as Suryapratap Gehlot, an upright cop in the Karnataka police. The actor brings credence and gravitas to his role, managing to hold his own in the midst of Gagan Dev Riar’s mesmerising screen presence. Dinesh Lal Yadav, as DIG Pramod Jaising is impressive. Iravati Harshe makes her presence felt as DCP Halani.
Analysis
Gagan Dev Riar continues to impress viewers with his splendid performance in Volume 2. His uncanny resemblance and true-to-life portrayal of Abdul Karim Telgi are a sight to behold. His flawless performance is embellished with brilliant body language, terrific delivery of dialogue and a studied impersonation of the real-life Telgi.
A brief shot in the final episode, of the real Telgi, and a comment he makes in his own voice, proves just how phenomenally Gagan Dev Riar has copied Telgi’s distinctive style of talking, the timbre of his voice, his overall appearance, and more.
The supporting cast in Scam 2003 does its job well, though none stands out much in the brilliance of Gagan Dev Riar. Scam 2003 Volume 2 sees the entry of Mukesh Tiwari as Suryapratap Gehlot, an upright cop in the Karnataka police. The actor brings credence and gravitas to his role, managing to hold his own in the midst of Gagan Dev Riar’s mesmerising screen presence. Dinesh Lal Yadav, as DIG Pramod Jaising is impressive. Iravati Harshe makes her presence felt as DCP Halani.
Music and Other Departments?
Achint Thakkar’s iconic signature title track from Scam 1992 plays at opportune moments in Scam 2003, setting the right tone for the story to unfold. Ishaan Chhabra’s background score is average. Stanley Mudda’s cinematography is stark and effective, embellishing the storytelling well. Kunal Walve’s editing is flawless.
Highlights?
Like we wrote in our review of Scam 2003 Vol I, it is only –
Gagan Dev Riar
Gagan Dev Riar
Gagan Dev Riar
Drawbacks?
A tad tedious in certain portions
Did I Enjoy It?
Yes
Will You Recommend It?
Yes
Scam 2003 Vol 2 Series Review by Binged Bureau