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Journalist's Scams & Smuggling Exposés Hit the Screen
1 Feb
Summary
- Investigative journalist Mazhar Farooqui's memoir is now a TV series.
- The series will adapt three decades of his real-world crime investigations.
- It aims to show how crime operates and the courage to confront it.
Investigative journalist Mazhar Farooqui's extensive career tracking global smuggling rings and financial fraud is being transformed into an international crime thriller series. Vistas Media Group has acquired the screen rights to his memoir, 'The Maz Files: Scoops, Scams and Showdowns,' planning a series grounded in real events and investigations spanning three decades.
The adaptation will delve into complex cases that led to legal action against over 250 criminals globally, exposing international fraud, trafficking, and cross-border syndicates. The series is intended not for sensationalism, but to accurately depict criminal operations and the courage needed to confront them, also exploring the psychological impact on investigators.
Golden Ratio Films, an Indian arm of Vistas Media, will produce the series, known for its character-driven international stories. This venture aligns with a growing audience appetite for authentic crime narratives. The series will center on a journalist protagonist, emphasizing their vulnerability without official cover.
Farooqui expressed his appeal for the project's commitment to truth over entertainment. "These stories were never written to entertain - they were written to expose truth," he stated. Producers are working closely with Farooqui to ensure the series captures both the crimes and the courage involved in their uncovering.
