Tag: Scam 2003- The Telgi Story

  • Sabhyata’s campaign encourages workplaces to support new mothers

    Sabhyata’s campaign encourages workplaces to support new mothers

    New Delhi:  Sabhyata unveiled its latest Diwali campaign, #CelebratingMotherhood. Known for spotlighting the essence of womanhood through their festive campaigns, Sabhyata takes it further this year by focusing on motherhood—highlighting the importance of supporting new mothers and creating empathetic work environments that foster their growth.

    The campaign film, starring the talented Mahathi Ramesh (Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, Unpaused) and seasoned actor Gagan Dev Riar (Scam 2003- The Telgi Story) is set against the vibrant backdrop of Diwali. It captures a heartwarming interaction between a manager and Chhavi, a driven employee returning from maternity leave to lead a project. In a candid conversation, the manager enquires about her frequent visits to a storage room, unaware that it is the only private space she can find to pump breast milk for her baby. The film delicately explores the guilt many ambitious mothers feel while balancing their careers with personal responsibilities, underscoring the challenges new mothers face in environments lacking adequate support.

    In a touching turn of events, the manager sends Chhavi back to the storage room to retrieve some personal items. When she arrives, she finds the room transformed into a Mother’s Room, complete with a Sabhyata Gift bag and a card wishing her luck on the new project—an act of accountability and celebration, acknowledging the overdue need for such a space.

    Through #CelebratingMotherhood, Sabhyata aims to shed light on the challenges new mothers encounter in today’s India, emphasising the role that workplaces and society can play in supporting their well-being. The campaign also subtly celebrates modern Indian women’s love for ethnic wear at the workplace, reflecting the brand’s ethos.

    Sabhyata marketing head Chayan Verma shared his thoughts on the campaign: “At Sabhyata, celebrating the strength and beauty of womanhood has always been at the heart of what we do. This campaign addresses a real issue faced by working mothers—privacy and support at the workplace. While maternity leave is important, it’s often not enough to help women transition smoothly back into their careers. The idea for this campaign came from conversations with mothers who struggled to find private spaces to pump breast milk. This affects their ability to fully reintegrate into the workforce despite their commitment. We believe it’s essential for organisations to foster an empathetic environment that supports new mothers, empowering them to succeed. Through this campaign, we hope to spark conversations that drive meaningful change.”

    P se Picture director Manish Sharma said  “While writing this story I realised that corporate culture often overlooks the full reality of a working woman’s life. But when a workplace truly cares and supports her role as a mother, she thrives—and so does the company. It’s time we reimagine what success looks like for working mothers.”

    The campaign adopts a digital-first approach and will be promoted across all of Sabhyata’s social media platforms. Additionally, the video will be screened at Sabhyata stores nationwide to ensure the message reaches customers directly.

    This heartfelt campaign reflects Sabhyata’s ongoing commitment to celebrating life’s pivotal moments while advocating for progressive change that uplifts women.

  • Unveiling India’s greatest financial scams – from Vijay Mallya to Abdul Karim Telgi

    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’.

  • Applause Entertainment announces plans to acquire and produce regional content

    Applause Entertainment announces plans to acquire and produce regional content

    Mumbai: Aditya Birla Group venture Applause Entertainment plans to foray deep into acquiring and upgrading the regional offerings and aim to have a robust and comprehensive slate of content. The content house will continue to focus on premium dramas for its regional productions.

    The content and IP creation studio has been a powerhouse of disruptive and entertaining storytelling since inception. It recently took the internet by storm with back-to-back announcements of upcoming shows including Scam 2003: The Telgi Story, Gandhi and Tanaav. In June, it released three new shows including Udan Patolas on Amazon miniTV, Salt City and Avrodh 2: The Siege Within on Sonyliv.

    The second franchise of Scam will feature the story of the 2003 stamp paper scam by Abdul Karim Telgi. Gagan Dev Riar will play the lead as Telgi in Scam 2003: The Telgi Story. Applause Entertainment also announced a biopic on Mahatma Gandhi, based on the writings of historian and author Ramachandra Guha. Pratik Gandhi has been roped in to play the Mahatma. And lastly, the studio announced the multi-starrer Indian adaptation of the hit Israeli series Fauda soon to stream on Sonyliv.

    Moreover, after a prestigious win at the Busan International Film Festival, Applause Entertainment’s film “The Rapist”, directed by Aparna Sen will be screened at the London Indian Film Festival.