Intro: Discover the best of Indian streaming with these top-rated original series on SonyLIV, ranging from gritty crime thrillers to heartwarming family dramas.
1. Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story
- The Story: Based on the 1992 securities scam, it follows Harshad Mehta, a small-town broker who manipulated the stock market to become India’s most powerful "Big Bull." It captures his meteoric rise through the banking system and his eventual exposure by journalist Sucheta Dalal.
- The Cast: Pratik Gandhi, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Hemant Kher, Satish Kaushik.
2. Scam 2003: The Telgi Story
- The Story: This series chronicles the life of Abdul Karim Telgi, a fruit seller who built a ₹30,000 crore empire by printing counterfeit stamp papers. It explores the ingenuity of his crime and the massive corruption network that supported him for over a decade.
- The Cast: Gagan Dev Riar, Mukesh Tiwari, Sana Amin Sheikh, Bharat Jadhav.
3. Rocket Boys
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- The Story: Set across three decades (1940s–60s), the show explores the friendship and professional rivalry between Dr. Homi J. Bhabha and Dr. Vikram Sarabhai as they strive to build India’s nuclear and space programs amidst global political tensions and personal sacrifices.
- The Cast: Jim Sarbh, Ishwak Singh, Regina Cassandra, Saba Azad.
4. Gullak
- The Story: Narrated by the family's "Gullak" (piggy bank), the series follows the Mishra family through their daily arguments, financial hurdles, and the small joys of life in a North Indian town. It’s relatable, funny, and deeply emotional.
- The Cast: Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Harsh Mayar.
5. Maharani
- The Story: Rani Bharti is a simple housewife whose life changes overnight when her husband, the Chief Minister, is forced to name her his successor. The show follows her transformation into a shrewd politician as she fights corruption and patriarchy.
- The Cast: Huma Qureshi, Sohum Shah, Amit Sial, Vineet Kumar.
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