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SonyLIV launches five true‑story web series including ‘Scam 1992’ and ‘Rocket Boys’
✍️ hindustantimes.com
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 06:33 AM
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SonyLIV announced the release of five original series based on real Indian events, featuring titles such as ‘Scam 1992 – The Harshad Mehta Story’ and ‘Rocket Boys’.
SonyLIV has added five new original series to its catalogue, each dramatizing a notable episode from recent Indian history. The slate includes the financial‑crime saga ‘Scam 1992 – The Harshad Mehta Story’ and the space‑race drama ‘Rocket Boys’, both of which have already generated considerable buzz among viewers.
The other three titles, while not named in the announcement, are also rooted in factual events that shaped the nation, ranging from scientific breakthroughs to social movements. All five series are being released simultaneously on the platform, with episodes available for streaming in both Hindi and English.
Industry analysts note that SonyLIV’s focus on true‑story content reflects a broader trend in Indian OTT services, where audiences are seeking narratives that blend entertainment with real‑world relevance. The network has highlighted high production values and collaborations with established filmmakers as key differentiators for the new line‑up.
The other three titles, while not named in the announcement, are also rooted in factual events that shaped the nation, ranging from scientific breakthroughs to social movements. All five series are being released simultaneously on the platform, with episodes available for streaming in both Hindi and English.
Industry analysts note that SonyLIV’s focus on true‑story content reflects a broader trend in Indian OTT services, where audiences are seeking narratives that blend entertainment with real‑world relevance. The network has highlighted high production values and collaborations with established filmmakers as key differentiators for the new line‑up.