2023 • 10 Episodes Season 1 of Scam 2003: The Telgi Story premiered on August 31, 2023. The Movie Database

Moreover, the show pays homage to the unsung heroes—government officials, bank employees, and citizens—who fought to restore faith in the rupee. It’s a testament to the idea that every corruption scandal contains the seeds of a better system.

If there is a flaw in "Khota Sikka," it is that the episode sometimes struggles under the weight of its own exposition. To explain the intricacies of the stamp paper market, the script relies on a few explanatory dialogues that feel slightly staged. Additionally, the episode moves at a breakneck speed, glossing over some of Telgi's personal relationships, which were better explored in the premiere.

: Unlike Harshad Mehta's flashy lifestyle, Telgi's story is described as a "decidedly unglamorous portrait" of a middle-aged scamster.