Hindi movies and shows that brought the gambling culture to limelight
if we have Pratik Gandhi's Scam 1992 for OTT, there was Amitabh Bachchan's The Great Gambler in theatres, and both are now on OTT
Last Updated: 04.24 PM, Apr 25, 2025
Gambling is back in trend, this time with Vijay Varma bringing it back. The actor is scheduled to be seen in Matka King, which is about gambling on cotton in 1960s Mumbai. We all know who the trendsetters really are when it comes to Hindi movies and shows. Some of the best are available for streaming on OTTplay Premium.
Hindi movies and shows that showcase the gambling culture
Is there a bigger gamble than gambling in the stock market? We wouldn't dare to think so! Harshad Mehta's story in Scam 1992, narrated via Pratik Gandhi, caught people's attention for the very reason.
The Casino brings forth an ensemble cast but Karanvir Bohra and Mandana Karimi are at the fore. The series smartly unfolds the cards, till the Trojan Horse is unveiled.
This list would be incomplete without mention of Amitabh Bachchan's movie, The Great Gambler. The film sees him in a double role, you guessed it, one as an expert gambler. Gambling plays a huge part of the story, as the high stakes are showcased beautifully.
If impulsive decisions had to be a movie, it would be Ek Chalis Ki Last Local. A night of gambling takes a man through a series of unfortunate events, which are both comical as well as thought-provoking.
Touted to be the 'Indian version of Squid Game,' Luck is about a group of people risking their own lives to earn a huge sum of money. This happens through an underground gambling tournament.
Imagine what are the possibilities when a charismatic Mathematics professor with a gambling addiction meets students eager to learn from him. Teen Patti is all about that - where innocent lives are at constant risk, and everything is a game. Sometimes you win, but mostly, you lose.