'Scam 2003' is based on true events and traces Abdul Karim Telgi's rise from fruit seller to the kingpin of the stamp paper scam. Fueled by greed, Telgi dominates the stamp paper market through corruption, while carefully maintaining a low profile. But for how long can he evade the clutches of the law? The biographical financial thriller is helmed by Hansal Mehta and stars Gagan Dev Riar in the titular role.