Mumbai: The first-look teaser of Scam 2010, the latest chapter in filmmaker Hansal Mehta’s popular Scam franchise, has been released. Actor Siddharth Bodke will play Sahara Group founder Subrata Roy in the upcoming series, which draws inspiration from his life and the financial controversies surrounding him. The makers have also announced that the series will premiere on Sony LIV in January 2027.
The new season takes the franchise back into the world of financial scandals and influential personalities. Known for its memorable dialogues, the Scam series has built a strong identity with its previous instalments. This time, Siddharth Bodke’s portrayal of Subrata Roy is already drawing attention.
Scam 2010 First Look Teaser: Siddharth Bodke’s Powerful Dialogue
The teaser opens with glimpses of the franchise’s earlier seasons, featuring Pratik Gandhi and Gagan Dev Riar. The focus then shifts to Siddharth Bodke, who appears in a suit while standing in a hotel lobby.
He says, “People trust us and have faith in us.” As he walks through the hotel corridors, he delivers another dialogue: “We are the support system for people, and this Sahara has not lost yet.”
The dialogue follows the franchise’s tradition of memorable one-liners. Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story became popular for the line “Risk hai toh ishq hai”, while Scam 2003 featured the dialogue “Daring toh karna padega na darling.”
Hansal Mehta Directs Series Based on Sahara: The Untold Story
Hansal Mehta is directing Scam 2010, which is based on journalist Tamal Bandyopadhyay’s book Sahara: The Untold Story. The series is being produced by Birla Studios and Applause Entertainment.
With Siddharth Bodke in the lead role, the upcoming season will explore the story of Subrata Roy and the controversies associated with the Sahara Group.
Scam 1992 Released in 2020, Scam 2003 Followed in 2023
The Scam franchise began with Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, which premiered in 2020 and became one of India’s most popular web series. The show also gave actor Pratik Gandhi a major boost in his career.
The second instalment, Scam 2003, arrived in 2023. Based on the infamous stamp paper scam involving Abdul Karim Telgi, the series featured Gagan Dev Riar in the lead role.
Siddharth Bodke Says Understanding Subrata Roy Was His Biggest Challenge
Speaking about his role, Siddharth Bodke described playing the central character in Scam 2010 as one of the most challenging and special experiences of his career.
He said he was particularly interested in understanding the person behind Subrata Roy’s public image. While people know him as an influential personality, Siddharth wanted to explore his motivations and the reasons behind his decisions.
The actor added that he spent a considerable amount of time understanding the character and that the process taught him a great deal.
Working With Hansal Mehta Was a Learning Experience
Siddharth further said that the role helped him learn not only as an actor but also as a person. He described working with Hansal Mehta as a wonderful learning experience and said he thoroughly enjoyed the process.
He also acknowledged the responsibility of carrying forward the legacy of the Scam franchise, adding that he was excited to be trusted with such an important role.
Who Is Siddharth Bodke?
Siddharth Bodke is a well-known television actor who gained popularity through the Marathi show Tu Ashi Jawali Raha. He later entered Hindi television and became widely recognised for playing Jagtap Mane in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin.
Apart from television, Siddharth has also worked in theatre and films. He appeared in Ajay Devgn’s Drishyam 2, where he played David Braganza. He was also part of JNU: Jahangir National University (2024) and Shahid Kapoor’s Deva (2025).
His other film credits include the Marathi romantic comedy Shridevi Prasanna (2024), Punha Shivajiraje Bhosale (2025) and the Marathi thriller Devmanus (2025).
