1992 Setting: Bombay (now Mumbai), Dalal Street.
Saurav Dey, Sumit Purohit, Vaibhav Vishal, and Karan Vyas.
In the vast landscape of Indian entertainment, few web series have achieved the cultural impact and critical acclaim of . Adapted from journalist Sucheta Dalal and Debashish Basu’s book The Scam: From Harshad Mehta to Ketan Parekh , this SonyLIV original didn't just retell a historical financial fraud; it redefined the biopic genre in India. Scam 1992 - The Harshad Mehta Story Season 1 Co...
Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story Season 1 is not just a show about stocks. It is a show about ambition, the illusion of quick wealth, and the price of silence. It is a Greek tragedy set on Dalal Street, where the hero doesn't die by sword but by a single newspaper headline.
Released in 2020 during the lockdown, Sony LIV’s Scam 1992 didn’t just break streaming records; it redefined Indian web content. Directed by Hansal Mehta and powered by a career-defining performance by Pratik Gandhi, Season 1 is a meticulous retelling of how a stockbroker from a modest background orchestrated a ₹5,000 crore securities scam, brought the Indian financial system to its knees, and became a folk hero to millions of small-time investors. 1992 Setting: Bombay (now Mumbai), Dalal Street
: Mehta exploited loopholes in the banking system, specifically using "Ready Forward" (RF) deals and forged bank receipts to siphon off thousands of crores from the banking system to inflate stock prices. The Exposure
The background score by Achint Thakkar is a character in itself. It creates a sense of urgency and adrenaline that mirrors the pulse of the stock market. The theme music is now iconic, instantly recognizable and synonymous with the thrill of the trade. Additionally, the use of retro Hindi pop songs grounds the show firmly in the 90s, providing a heavy dose of nostalgia for viewers who lived through that era. Adapted from journalist Sucheta Dalal and Debashish Basu’s
The cinematography by Saurabh Goswami deserves special praise. The creators didn't opt for a glossy, polished look often seen in Bollywood portrayals of wealth. Instead, they chose a grainy, realistic texture. The Bombay of 1992 feels real—the crowded local trains, the chaotic trading floor with its shouting brokers, and the smoke-filled rooms where deals were struck. This raw aesthetic adds to the authenticity of the narrative.
The series Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story is a 10-episode biographical financial thriller that premiered on