Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Assam Web Series 'Scam 2019' Spotlights NRC Controversy
Imagine a new TV show, like a movie, called 'Scam 2019.'
It's about something called the NRC in a place called Assam, India.
The NRC was supposed to find out who belongs in the country, but the show says some people might have cheated to make money.
The show's story is based on real events, like how much money was spent and some possible bad actions.
The show is not a story about everyone, it's a fictional account that has taken inspiration from real events.
It will be available on a streaming service with subtitles so lots of people can watch it.
A web series titled 'Scam 2019' focuses on alleged financial irregularities in Assam's NRC update.
The series is based on a petition that sought to identify illegal immigrants in Assam.
The NRC update cost over ₹1,600 crore and faced accusations of corruption.
The show is considered closer to reality than fiction.
The web series will stream on Red Cinemas 18+ with multilingual subtitles.
- Who
- A web series based on alleged financial irregularities during Assam's National Register of Citizens (NRC) update process.
- What
- A web series titled 'Scam 2019', based on the NRC update process.
- When
- The web series trailer was released on June 6, 2025; the NRC process began in 2013.
- Where
- Assam, India.
- Why
- To depict alleged corruption and financial irregularities within the NRC process.
- Title
- 'Scam 2019'
- Topic
- NRC update process
- Cost of NRC
- Over ₹1,600 crore
- Streaming Platform
- Red Cinemas 18+
- Director
- R.K.