Scam 2003: The Telgi Story review: A Tale of Stamps and Deceit

Unlike Harshad Mehta's flashy flamboyance in "Scam 1992," Abdul Karim Telgi remains understated and low-key.

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Abdul Telgi's journey begins with him selling fruits on a train using a photocopy of his B.Com degree certificate.

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While the central theme revolves around ambition and greed, the screenplay takes too long to delve into Telgi's operations.

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Supporting characters and their roles in the central story lack the necessary groundwork.

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The series is based on Sanjay Singh's book 'Telgi Scam : Reporter's Ki Diary'.

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