"A masterclass in financial drama and 1990s period recreation that redefined the Indian streaming landscape."
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Oct 08, 2020 | Risk Se Ishq | |
| E2 | Oct 08, 2020 | Cobra Killer | |
| E3 | Oct 08, 2020 | Paise Ki Dukaan | |
| E4 | Oct 08, 2020 | Harshad Mehta Is A Liar | |
| E5 | Oct 09, 2020 | Kundli Mein Shani | |
| E6 | Oct 09, 2020 | Stop Press | |
| E7 | Oct 09, 2020 | Dalal Street Ka Dariya | |
| E8 | Oct 09, 2020 | Matador | |
| E9 | Oct 09, 2020 | Ek Crore Ka Suitcase | |
| E10 | Oct 09, 2020 | Main History Banana Chahta Hoon |
Production Type: Limited Series
Scam 1992 - The Harshad Mehta Story is a standalone Limited Series that concluded its 10-episode run in October 2020. Produced by Applause Entertainment and directed by Hansal Mehta, the series meticulously adapted the biographical account of the 1992 Indian stock market scam. The production was characterized by its extensive research and period-accurate recreation of Mumbai in the late eighties and early nineties. As a biographical drama focusing specifically on the rise and fall of Harshad Mehta, the narrative was structured to span the entirety of his career through to his legal downfall and eventual death.
The decision to maintain a definitive conclusion stems from the historical finality of the real-life events being depicted. While the Scam franchise transitioned into an anthology format with subsequent installments like Scam 2003, this specific production was designed as a closed-ended narrative dedicated to the 1992 financial crisis. The series achieved significant critical acclaim for its grounded portrayal of the Bombay Stock Exchange and its refusal to extend the story beyond its factual boundaries. This approach ensured that the legacy of the show remained a complete and self-contained exploration of a singular historical event.
If you loved the high-stakes ambition of *Scam 1992*, you'll enjoy this gritty underworld masterpiece.
Both shows offer gripping, high-stakes narratives about charismatic figures manipulating elite financial systems.
Both shows masterfully depict the electrifying rise and inevitable downfall of ambitious, rule-breaking corporate icons.
If you enjoyed the high-stakes ambition of Scam 1992, you’ll love Mirzapur’s ruthless power struggles.
Both shows masterfully capture the high-stakes adrenaline and moral decay of cutthroat financial ambition.
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