"Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story" premiered on SonyLIV on October 9, 2020, to widespread critical and popular acclaim. The series has maintained a stellar rating of 9.6 out of 10 on IMDb, making it one of the highest-rated Hindi-language web series on the platform. It is a ten-episode miniseries, with each episode having a runtime of approximately 50-60 minutes. The series is produced by Applause Entertainment, with Pratham Mehta as cinematographer and a screenplay written by a team including Sumit Purohit and Saurabh Dey.
The title refers to the bullfighting figure who delivers the final blow. In this episode, Madhavan acts as the matador, methodically cornering the "Big Bull".
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: The journalist Sucheta Dalal and her partner Debashis visit Harshad’s home, leading to a heated confrontation with Harshad's wife, Jyoti. Market Fallout
The Harshad Mehta scam left a lasting impact on the Indian stock market. It highlighted the need for stricter regulations and oversight to prevent similar scams in the future. "Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story" premiered on
and other outlets have praised the realistic production design, the "catchy" opening theme by Achint Thakkar, and its ability to explain technical concepts without being condescending.
: Journalist Sucheta Dalal uncovers a critical lead involving the National Housing Bank (NHB) and its role in the scam, publishing a news report that forces the CBI to interrogate M.J. Pherwani . The series is produced by Applause Entertainment, with
Episode 8 is a crucial turning point from thrill to fallout . It masterfully shows how a single man’s scam triggered a systemic reckoning. Highly recommended for the restrained performance by Pratik Gandhi (Harshad) and the sharp editing between past success and present humiliation.