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Unveiling India’s greatest financial scams – from Vijay Mallya to Abdul Karim Telgi
Mumbai: India’s financial domain has been marred by a series of sensational scandals that have sent shockwaves throughout the nation. Ranging from the colossal Telgi scam, which ran into hundreds of crores, to the infamous Commonwealth Games scandal, these are the tales of India’s most significant financial frauds in recent history.
Vijay Mallya
Vijay Mallya, infamous as the “King of Good Times,” turned out to be a mastermind. His Kingfisher Airlines defaulted on loans worth over Rs 9,000 crore which led to his departure from India, making headlines and even inspiring documentaries like ‘Bad Boy Billionaires: India’s’ by Minnow Films.
Abdul Karim Telgi
The name Abdul Karim Telgi became synonymous with the monumental stamp paper scam in 2003. He orchestrated a sophisticated racket involving counterfeit stamp papers, causing a loss of approximately Rs 30,000 crore making it India’s biggest financial scam to date. The story of his fraudulent empire is set to be revealed in Applause Entertainment’s upcoming series ‘Scam 2003- The Telgi Story’ on SonyLIV.
Nirav Modi
Nirav Modi’s involvement in the Rs 14,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam sent shockwaves through the nation. This jewellery tycoon’s alleged involvement in fraudulent transactions sparked an international manhunt. This also features in the docu-series Bad Boy Billionaires by Minnow Films and ‘In the Shadows of the Indian Banking Crisis’ by DW News.
Harshad Mehta
Harshad Mehta’s securities scam of 1992 was one of the earliest to shake India’s financial fabric. Exploiting loopholes in the banking system, he manipulated stock prices, leading to a market crash. Applause Entertainment’s portrayal of this scandal adds a dramatic touch to the intriguing story.
Subrata Roy
Subrata Roy, the founder of Sahara Group, was implicated in a massive financial scandal involving unregulated deposit schemes. Roy collected billions from investors with the promise of high returns, ultimately defrauding many. His story is featured in ‘Bad Boy Billionaires: India’.
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Parineeti Chopra hosts new parenting series Mom Talks on Zee5 and Bullet
Celebrity parents share honest stories in 9-episode show launching 4 April 2026.
MUMBAI: Parineeti Chopra is stepping into a brand-new role not on the big screen, but as the warm, relatable host helping parents navigate the beautiful chaos of raising children. Bullet microdrama and Zee5 have announced the launch of Mom Talks, a fresh content-led IP hosted by the popular actress. The 9-episode series brings together celebrity parents including Imran Khan, Neha Dhupia, Vikrant Massey & Sheetal, and Gauahar Khan & Zaid Darbar to share candid, real-life perspectives on everyday parenting.
Positioned as a high-engagement format, Mom Talks taps into the growing demand for authentic and credible parenting content. It also offers seamless, contextual integration opportunities for brands. The series is backed by a strong lineup of partners including Johnson’s Baby, GSK, Aveeno Baby, Mini Klub, Titan Eye+ and Cordelia Cruises.
Bullet microdrama app, co-founder & chief business officer Azim Lalani said the show exemplifies how content is evolving towards more rooted, sustained engagement. “It’s about bringing content that people come back to, while creating a natural space for brands to be part of the narrative,” he noted.
Mom Talks creator Bullet head of AVOD & partnerships Munaf Merchant explained the core idea, “We wanted to build a safe, honest, one-stop destination for parents seeking real answers to everyday questions.”
The first episodes will stream for free on ee5 AVOD starting 4 April 2026, with new episodes dropping every Friday and Saturday. The series will also be available on the Bullet microdrama app.
Speaking about their association, Peeyush Unikkat from Johnson’s Baby highlighted the brand’s focus on supporting modern parenting journeys, while Aakash Mehta from GSK emphasised the show’s role in making important health conversations more relatable for new parents.
In a digital space often filled with filtered perfection, Mom Talks promises something refreshingly real honest conversations, celebrity insights, and practical wisdom, all wrapped in Parineeti Chopra’s engaging presence. For Indian parents, this could be the parenting series they’ve been waiting to binge.
