The first look of ‘Scam 2010’, the latest chapter in the Scam franchise, has been released by the makers. Directed by Hansal Mehta, the series stars Siddharth Bodke in the lead role and is set to premiere in January 2027. It follows Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story, also helmed by Mehta, which drew wide audience praise in 2020 and turned the franchise into one of the biggest names in India’s streaming space.
Siddharth Bodke on playing the lead in ‘Scam 2010’
As reported in Bollywood Hungama, Siddharth considers understanding the person behind the character a key part of his preparation for the series. Describing the role as one of the toughest experiences of his career, the actor said, “Playing lead character in Scam 2010 has honestly been one of the most challenging and special experiences of my career. What interested me the most was understanding the man behind the image. We all know the larger-than-life personality, but I wanted to explore who he really was, what drove him, and why he made the choices he did.”
Siddharth Bodke on working with Hansal Mehta
Siddharth also spoke about the time he spent with the character and about working with director Hansal Mehta. He said, “I’ve lived with this character for a long time, and the process has taught me so much, not just as an actor but also as a person. Working with Hansal sir has been an incredible learning experience and a lot of fun! The Scam series already has such a strong legacy, and being trusted to take that forward is a huge responsibility. I’m genuinely excited for people to finally see what we’ve created.”
About ‘Scam 2010’ streaming
Hansal Mehta is back in the Scam universe with ‘Scam 2010’, which follows ‘Scam 1992’. The series will stream exclusively on Sony LIV, with its premiere set for January 2027.
