Veteran television actress Moon Banerjee has been reported to play Chhabi Roy, the mother of Sahara founder Subrata Roy, in Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga. No free-licence photo of her is available, so the image above shows Lucknow, where much of the series was shot.
Who is Moon Banerjee?
Moon Banerjee, also credited as Moonmoon Banerjee, has been working in Hindi television since 1997. Over nearly three decades, she has played mothers, aunts and strong family figures in some of the most popular family dramas on Indian TV.
Known TV shows
- Kkusum
- Kasautii Zindagii Kay, as Sampada (2005-07)
- Sasural Genda Phool, as Panna
- Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi, as Asha Bose
- Muskaan
- Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin (2023)
Interestingly, Siddharth Bodke, who plays Subrata Roy, has also worked in Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin.
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Who was Chhabi Roy?
Chhabi Roy was Subrata Roy’s mother. Roy came from a Bengali family. She died in May 2016, and it was after her death that the Supreme Court granted Subrata Roy parole from Tihar Jail, where he had been held since 2014 in the Sahara-SEBI case. Read more in our explainer on the Roy family.
Why this role matters
Biopics often use a mother’s scenes to show where a person’s drive and values come from. Since Subrata Roy grew up in a Bengali family in Bihar and Kolkata before moving to Gorakhpur, Moon Banerjee’s Bengali background may help bring that world to the screen.
Frequently asked questions
Who plays Subrata Roy’s mother in Scam 2010?
Moon Banerjee, as reported by The Week and other outlets.
Has Sony LIV confirmed the full cast?
Only the lead, Siddharth Bodke, appeared in the first-look teaser. Supporting roles are based on reports.
Career at a glance
| Period | Work |
|---|---|
| 1997 onwards | Hindi television debut |
| 2005-07 | Kasautii Zindagii Kay (Sampada) |
| Later years | Sasural Genda Phool, Kuch Rang Pyar Ke Aise Bhi, Muskaan |
| 2023 | Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin |
| 2027 | Scam 2010 as Chhabi Roy (reported) |
From TV to streaming
Many television actors have found new audiences on streaming platforms, where shows are shorter and roles can be more layered. Scam 2010 could be such a step for Moon Banerjee. The series’ first-look teaser, released on 2 November 2026, focused on Siddharth Bodke as Subrata Roy, so viewers will have to wait for the trailer to see the rest of the cast.
Frequently asked questions
When does Scam 2010 stream?
Sony LIV has given a January 2027 window. The exact release date is still to be announced.
Questions to think about
- How much do family scenes add to a business biopic?
- Are experienced TV actors underused in streaming shows?
- What would you want the series to show about Subrata Roy’s early life?
