Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story (2020)

Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story is a gripping, character-driven financial thriller set in 1980s–90s Bombay that traces the meteoric rise and catastrophic fall of Harshad Mehta, a charismatic stockbroker who briefly rewrote the rules of India’s stock market. The series recreates the era’s bustling trading floors and high-stakes money markets, following Mehta’s transformation from a small-time jobber into a market-moving “big bull,” driven by ambition, audacity and an uncanny feel for leverage. Watching it, you’ll experience a tense blend of fast-paced trading sequences, detailed explanations of complex financial schemes, and slow-burning investigative drama. The narrative pivots when intrepid financial journalist Sucheta Dalal—armed with tips and bank records—begins to unravel the web of transactions and manipulations that underpin Mehta’s empire. As regulators, rival brokers and foreign banks close in, the show shifts from triumphant excess to suspenseful unmasking, courtroom battles and moral reckoning. Tonally it balances glossy period production and stylish direction with sober, methodical reporting and human drama. Expect smart writing that makes intricate financial mechanisms accessible, strong character arcs, and moments of both exhilaration and dread as fortunes inflate and implode. Ideal for viewers who like true-crime and biography blended with financial intrigue, Scam 1992 offers both an education in market mechanisms and a compelling portrait of ambition, hubris and consequences.

Actors: Pratik Gandhi, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Hemant Kher

Genres: Biography, Crime, Drama

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