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Khota Sikka is the third episode of the first season of Scam 2003: The Telgi Story

Key Plot Points of S01E03

  1. The Printing Press Breakthrough – Telgi realizes that procuring genuine stamp paper from government presses is impossible. Instead, he decides to manufacture his own. The episode dramatizes his first successful night of printing fake stamp paper with imported German paper and second-hand printing presses.
  2. The Laxmanrao Entry – We are introduced to Laxmanrao, a disillusioned government printing press supervisor who becomes Telgi’s Achilles' heel as well as his gateway to quality control.
  3. Bribery as Business Model – The episode dives deep into the hierarchical bribery system: from local cops to court clerks, every officer has a price. Telgi famously states: "Sarkar nahi khareed sakte, lekin sarkar chalaane waalon ko zaroor" (Can’t buy the government, but can certainly buy its operators).
  4. The First Raid – Episode 3 ends on a cliffhanger with a minor police raid in a Dharwad godown. It is too small to stop Telgi, but it plants the seed for the investigative arc that will dominate the second half of the series.

: Critics highlight Gagan Dev Riar’s portrayal of Telgi as "decidedly unglamorous," capturing the character's mix of frustration, fire, and calculated spite. Where to Watch You can watch the full episode on real-life events at the Nashik Security Press or a breakdown of the remaining episodes in Volume 1? Scam.2003.The.Telgi.Story.Hindi.S01E03.Khota.Si...

Gagan Dev Riar continues to lead the show with an understated but powerful performance. Unlike the flamboyant Harshad Mehta, Riar’s Telgi is a common man with uncommon ambition. He portrays Telgi not as a classic villain, but as a man who views his crimes as a business necessity. Production Quality and Direction Khota Sikka is the third episode of the

: After successfully experimenting with stealing and "vanishing" stamp papers in previous episodes, Telgi focuses on the sheer scale of the operation. He realizes that to truly dominate, he needs more than just stolen goods—he needs to control the supply chain. "Khota Sikka" (The Counterfeit Coin) The Printing Press Breakthrough – Telgi realizes that

", marks a pivotal shift in Abdul Karim Telgi’s journey as he transitions from a small-scale operator to a mastermind intent on systemic infiltration. Episode Plot Summary