Is Scoop on Netflix based on a true story?

There are plenty of great options available on Netflix for those seeking shows or movies based on true crimes or real stories. In June 2023, Netflix released a new Hindi-language series called Scoop that has already generated significant attention and decent praise. Scoop follows a crime journalist who gets wrapped up in a murder case that takes her deep into underground Mumbai as she fights for justice.

Scoop comes from award-winning filmmaker Hansal Mehta and features a talented ensemble of actors, including Karishma Tanna, Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub, Harman Baweja, Deven Bhojani, and more.

For those interested in learning more about Scoop and the true story behind the new series, keep reading!

Is Scoop on Netflix based on a true story?

Scoop is based on a shocking true story that occurred in 2012 when crime reporter Jigna Vora was accused of being involved in the murder of a respected journalist named Jyotirmoy Dey (also known as J Dey). Scoop creator Hansal Mehta drew inspiration from the case and Vora’s 2019 memoir Behind Bars in Byculla: My Days in Prison.

Vora was believed to have conspired with members of the Chota Rajan gang responsible for murdering Dey in 2011. She spent seven years behind bars before she was finally acquitted and cleared of all charges in 2018. Once released, she wrote about her experience in her memoir, Behind Bars in Byculla, which forms the basis for the Netflix series.

Regarding the making of the show, Mehta said:

"As a filmmaker, my intention is to always tell stories that go beyond a weekend. In Scoop, I found that: a story that speaks urgently to our post truth times. Collaborating with someone as gifted as Mrunmayee brought in a sensibility that deeply enriched the show. All of this would not have been possible without Netflix and Matchbox Shots who nurtured our deep dive into the personal and professional world of Jagruti Pathak, allowing our vision to blossom. With Netflix, the process of creation is always exciting and collaborative. Season one is just the beginning. I hope to keep exploring the story-rich world of media even further.”"

For those interested in checking out the show, you can add it to your Netflix watchlist here. There are many excellent Hindi-language series available on Netflix, including Delhi Crime, Trial by Fire, Ghoul, and Sacred Games.