Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story
Created by Hansal Mehta
On SonyLIV
A taut, intellectually rigorous chronicle of a charismatic anti-hero's rise and inevitable fall, driven by ambition and systemic corruption in 1990s Mumbai.
Set in 1980's & 90's Bombay, Scam 1992 follows the life of Harshad Mehta - a stockbroker who single-handedly took the stock market to dizzying heights & his catastrophic downfall. Being directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Hansal Mehta, the series is based on journalist Debashis Basu & Sucheta Dalal's book "The Scam".
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Not available in United States — it streams in other countries.
Questions people ask
Does Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 88% of series.
Is Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story one of a kind? Yes. More singular than 88% of series.
Is Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story sad? Yes. More sad than 79% of series.
Is Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
Is Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story violent? Not especially. Less violent than 65% of series.
Is Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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