From ‘Scam 1992’ to ‘Scoop,’ Hansal Mehta has once again captured the zeitgeist!

From critics to viewers to members of the film industry, #HansalMehta’s #Scoop has opened to unanimously good reviews with many terming it as one of the best shows of the year. Mehta, a remarkable filmmaker in the industry, is known for creating content grounded in reality and which resonates deeply with audiences. From Shahid to Aligarh, Omertà to Faraaz to the immensely popular Scam 1992, Mehta’s ability to deliver hard-hitting stories and raw narratives in an empathetic and compelling manner sets him apart.

Veteran film journalist Vir Sanghvi, said, “Enjoyed ⁦@mehtahansal‘s Scoop.Apart from a powerhouse performance by ⁦@KARISHMAK_TANNA it accurately captures the ties between the Mumbai police & the underworld as well as the craven behaviour of the media who ruin lives by printing the police’s lies. Authentic.”

Renowned film critic and trade analyst Taran Adarsh expressed his admiration for “Scoop” on Twitter, stating, “#Scam1992. Now #Scoop… #HansalMehta’s thriller blends drama and thrills, keeping you on the edge of your seat. It maintains a strong grip throughout the series, reaffirming Mehta’s position as a master storyteller after #Scam1992. I highly recommend this one! @mehtahansal @NetflixIndia.”

Director/Producer Nikhil Advani, took to Twitter saying,”Binged watched #Scoop on
@NetflixIndia. @mehtahansal you leave us speechless with your craft and the honesty in every frame, detail, nuance and layer of the storytelling. I am so so envious. 👏👏👏👏👏
@mrunmayeelagoo
🙏🙏🙏”

A character-driven drama that tells the story of a journalist who’s implicated in the murder of another reporter, Scoop has won hearts of people across sections. A hard-hitting commentary on the state of media, Scoop is inspired by Jigna Vora’s book “Behind Bars In Byculla: My Days in Prison.”