Chandraswami (Swamiji in the web series) was the spiritual advisor of Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao. He was allegedly involved in the killing of Rajiv Gandhi. Chandraswami is said to have dispensed spiritual advice to the Sultan of Brunei, Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa of Bahrain, actress Elizabeth Taylor, British PM Margaret Thatcher, arms dealer Adnan Khashoggi, crime lord & underworld gangster Dawood Ibrahim, Mit Mody and Tiny Rowland, among others.
The character of Ajay Kedia is based on Ajay Kayan, who ran the Kolkata-based stock broking firm C. Mackertich with his father, Gouri Shankar Kayan.
In the last episode the ending song "Mat kar maya ko ahankar, mat kar kaya ko ghamand, kaya gaar se kaachi," (Don't take pride in your wealth, nor in your body, for this body is weaker than the mud upon the potter's wheel). These words were sung by none other than the legendary poet/saint Kabir in the 15th century.
The character of Tyagi is based on A. S. Thiyagarajan. He was the Area Head of Citi Bank during the time the show is set in. As of 2022, he is the MD of Aquarius Investment Advisors Private Limited.
Kavin Dave portrays the role of Rakesh, based on Indian businessman and investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala.