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Vijay Varma
Sai Tamhankar
Kritika Kamra
Gulshan Grover
Siddharth Jadhav
Girish Kulkarni
Bhupendra Jadawat

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Matka King is a gritty period crime drama that blends ambition, gambling and power into a dark rise-to-power story. Set against the backdrop of old Mumbai, the series explores how an ordinary man’s clever idea slowly transforms into a massive underground empire. Rather than functioning as a simple gangster tale, the show focuses on class, legitimacy, greed and the emotional cost of success.

The recreated 1960s atmosphere, strong performances and layered moral conflicts give the series a strong identity. Vijay Varma anchors the show with a controlled, nuanced performance, while the supporting cast adds texture to the dangerous world around him. Though the pacing can feel slow due to political and personal subplots, the atmosphere and character depth make it compelling for fans of slow-burn crime dramas.

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Set in 1960s Mumbai, the story follows Brij Bhatti, an ambitious cotton trader who introduces a new betting game known as Matka — a system that rapidly captures the imagination of ordinary people and reshapes the city’s gambling culture. What begins as an entrepreneurial gamble soon evolves into a sprawling underground network powered by money, influence and fear.

As Brij’s influence grows, so do the dangers surrounding him. Rival operators, political interests and personal relationships begin colliding with his ambition. The deeper he climbs into power, the more he must confront betrayal, greed and the gradual erosion of his own morals. The series unfolds as a story of rise, transformation and the dangerous price of building an empire.

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