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Matka King: Mumbai's Gambling Kingpin Rises
19 Mar
Summary
- The series is set in 1960s Mumbai, focusing on underground gambling.
- Vijay Varma stars as a trader who introduces the popular 'Matka' game.
- Nagraj Manjule directs and co-writes this period drama.
Prime Video is set to release its new period drama, 'Matka King,' starring Vijay Varma. The series transports viewers to 1960s Mumbai, exploring the emergence of a clandestine gambling empire.
Vijay Varma portrays a cotton trader seeking societal acceptance who introduces the 'Matka' game. This new form of gambling rapidly gains traction, disrupting an elite-dominated system and reshaping the era's social landscape.
Nagraj Manjule serves as the creator and director, co-writing the script with Abhay Koranne. The production is a collaboration between Roy Kapur Films, Aatpat, and SMR Productions. The ensemble cast includes Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, and Gulshan Grover, among others.
