Subrata Roy

Hansal Mehta is gearing up for 'Scam 3', which will reportedly explore the life and controversies of Sahara founder Subrata Roy. Siddharth Bodke has been finalised to play the lead role. The series, backed by extensive research, is expected to stream in 2026. Mehta also discussed Pralay and Ranveer Singh’s support.

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta is set to revisit financial sagas with 'Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga,' slated for a late May 2026 shoot and an early 2027 premiere on SonyLIV. This new installment will chronicle Subrata Roy's dramatic rise and fall, drawing from Tamal Bandyopadhyay's book. Mehta also has 'Family Business' and a Gandhi biopic in development.

Lucknow residents were denied entry into their favourite picnic spot on the outskirts of the city but a convoy of luxury cars zoomed in and out of Kukrail forest guesthouse on Saturday as arrested Sahara group chief Subrata Roy met friends and relatives and was attended to by a battery of servants under the watch of police officers.

Subrata Roy, chairman of the Sahara Group, passed away in Mumbai on late Tuesday due to a cardiorespiratory arrest following an extended battle with complications arising from metastatic malignancy, hypertension, and diabetes. He was 75. Roy was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital & Medical Research Institute in Mumbai on Sunday after his health deteriorated, it added. One of India's leading businessmen, Subrata Roy was the founder of Sahara India, a conglomerate with diversified business interests. In 2012, Roy was named among the 10 most influential businessmen in India.

The Lucknow police on Saturday approached the chief judicial magistrate seeking the custody of Sahara chief Subrata Roy.

Subrata Roy, the businessman and founder of the Sahara group, was a strong supporter of various sports including cricket, hockey, badminton, chess, and shooting. He provided much-needed financial support at a time when sponsors were scarce. Roy's love for sports led to the sponsorship of the Indian Women's Cricket team, helping them prepare for the World Cup in 2005. Many sportspersons paid tribute to him, highlighting his contribution and support. Roy believed in creating a culture of sports to inspire and discipline the youth for nation building. The Sahara group also organized sports events for social causes, such as a Drought Benefit Cricket match in 2000.

Subrata Roy, the founder of Sahara Group, was known for his luxury lifestyle and political connections. His Scottish resort-like home in Lucknow, once a hub for Bollywood, cricket, and politics, now reflects the decline of the Sahara Group. Roy started with a small investment and built a conglomerate with interests in various sectors. His association with politicians, particularly Mulayam Singh Yadav, helped him gain influence. However, his group faced regulatory issues due to his comments about Sonia Gandhi.

Supreme Court on Monday directed Sahara chief Subrata Roy, who is out on parole since May this year, to deposit Rs 600 crore by February 6 to remain out of jail. The Apex Court said Roy would have to surrender if he fails to deposit the amount.

The SC asked Subrata Roy to deposit Rs 10,000 crore with the market regulator Sebi for his release on interim bail from judicial custody.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that it was totally unhappy with Sahara chief Subrata Roy's proposal to refund money to investors.

The last rites of Subrata Roy, the founder of Sahara Group, will be performed by his 16-year-old grandson, Himanc Roy. Roy's sons, Sushanto and Seemanto, who are abroad, are unlikely to attend the funeral. Himanc, who studies in London, arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday to see his grandfather and will lead the ceremony in Lucknow. The procession will begin in the afternoon and is expected to reach Baikunth Dham around 2pm, where the ceremony will be performed according to Sanatan rituals. Many family members, friends, and politicians visited Sahara Shaher to pay their respects.

Subrata Roy, the chief of Sahara Group, was laid to rest by his grandsons, Himanc and Kushaan Roy, at Baikunth Dham. The funeral procession was attended by over 5,000 people, including Sahara workers, who bid farewell to Roy. Prominent personalities like Akhilesh Yadav and Suresh Raina paid tribute to him. Roy's grandson, Himanc, lit the funeral pyre. The family members carried the body to Baikunth Dham, where the final rituals were performed. The funeral was completed with Vedic chants and the 'mukhaagni' ceremony.

Political leaders from various parties expressed their condolences on the passing of Subrata Roy, founder of the Sahara group. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, former CM Akhilesh Yadav, and Union Minister Ashwini Kumar Choubey were among those who offered their prayers and sympathies to Roy's family. Leaders praised Roy for his contributions to the business sector, philanthropy, and support for marginalized communities. Many highlighted his positive personality and willingness to help others despite his health issues.

Amitabh Bachchan's deafening silence on social media raised eyebrows, which ultimately led people to accuse the megastar of brutally abandoning his old connections like Subrata Roy and Amar Singh, who stood by him during his testing times. ETimes received a couple of footages from a well placed film industry source which shows the Bachchan family visiting Sahara Star Mumbai to pay their last respects to the founder of Sahara India Group.

It’s been over six months that Subrata Roy, the flamboyant chief of Sahara, has been in Delhi’s Tihar jail. In the meantime, the hopes of his release have risen and ebbed.

In a one-page appeal to all employees of the Sahara India Pariwar, the society's divisional director has requested contributions of "Rs 1 lakh, Rs 2 lakh, Rs 3 lakh or even more as per their wish and capacity".

Despite Patna HC’s order, Sahara chief Subrata Roy failed to appear physically in court on Friday. Irked over this, a single bench of Justice Sandeep Kumar on Friday directed for issuance of arrest warrant against Roy, so as to compel his attendance in high court during the next date of hearing on May 16.

Life Mantras, a thought-provoking treatise by Subrata Roy Sahara, managing worker and chairman, Sahara India Pariwar, on his lifetime experiences, observations and his insights on the daily issues of people was simultaneously unveiled at 5,120 special public events organised at different corporate establishments of the conglomerate across India and abroad.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected Sahara chief Subrata Roy's request for exemption from personal appearance, citing his 95-year-old mother's illness.

Subrata Roy said he was extremely disturbed and sad by the critical illness of his mother as he had achieved everything in life because of his mother's blessings.

Sahara Chief Subrata Roy was arrested in Lucknow on Friday, after evading for two days a non-bailable warrant issued by the Supreme Court.

Sahara Housingfina Corp promoter director Joy Broto Roy, brother of the group's jailed chief Subrata Roy, has resigned from the directorship of the company.

Marking the 73rd birthday of the big business tycoon Subrata Roy, an official announcement has been made regarding his biopic.

Subrata Roy passed away on Tuesday night. He was 75 years old.

Hansal Mehta is set to unveil his latest series, 'Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga', following the success of 'Scam 1992' and 'Scam 2003'. The new project, shrouded in secrecy regarding its cast and details, promises to delve into the captivating tale of Subrata Roy's rise and fall. Mehta teased the series on Twitter with a cryptic video, igniting anticipation among viewers. 'Scam 2010' chronicles Roy's journey, once celebrated for his success but later embroiled in allegations of financial malpractice. Mehta expressed his enthusiasm for the project, emphasizing its significance in documenting contemporary events. Adapted from Tamal Bandyopadhyay's book, the series is a collaboration between Applause Entertainment and Studio Next.

Subrata Roy Sahara organised a welcome party for Macedonia PM and delegates

The court asked the company to work out a proposal which was logical and acceptable on payment of Rs 10,000 crore for release of Subrata Roy.

A bench headed by Chief Justice TS Thakur directed Roy and Sahara group director Ashok Roy Choudhary to furnish individual undertaking to prove their "bona fide" and seriousness. They were were released on parole on May 6 for four weeks to attend rituals following the death of the Roy's mother.

People from all walks of life gathered at the airport and Sahara Shaher in Lucknow to pay respect to the late founder of Sahara Group, Subrata Roy. Roy's mortal remains arrived in Lucknow on a special plane and were escorted to Sahara Shaher in Gomtinagar. Many people, including Roy's brother and senior functionaries of the group, gathered at the airport. Employees of Sahara expressed their grief and spoke highly of Roy's leadership and support. A large crowd also gathered outside Roy's residence to pay tribute to him.