Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story
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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Ep 1Risk Se Ishq
By the fag end of the 70’s era, a middle-class boy from Ghatkopar finds his way into the stock market. He is Harshad Mehta. Aided by his friend, Bhushan, Harshad masters the art of jobbing. Backed by his aspirations, Harshad goes on to start his own trading account in partnership with his brother, Ashwin. Little do the brothers know what’s in store for them in the near future.
Ep 2Cobra Killer
Harshad’s life goes for a toss when bankruptcy hits him hard coupled by his father’s demise. Although disturbed, Harshad does not give up but ventures into the consultancy business and sets up Growmore Consultancy. While his friend, Pranav Sheth finds him corporate clients, Bhushan is roped in to join the firm. Armed with the new economic policies by PM Rajiv Gandhi, Harshad’s fate sees a growth spurt in business. With growth, comes limelight. Is it for good or bad?
Ep 3Paise Ki Dukaan
Harshad gets lured into the money market following a jibe from Ajay Kedia, the broker from Calcutta. Once in the money market, he learns that the shots are being called by Citibank and its chain of brokers. Building his own cartel, Harshad starts giving them ‘bankerage’. With SBI as his client, will Harshad’s fortune turn around for good?
Ep 4Harshad Mehta Is A Liar
Harshad’s sudden success spurt catches many eyes. One such is that of Sucheta Dalal, a financial journalist. She is tracking his activities and is on the lookout for evidence against him. Meanwhile, Harshad indulges in a massive buying spree; a 15000 sq feet house and several cars being an example. Will this pompous life go down well for him?
Ep 5Kundli Mein Shani
Finding suspicious fund movements in Harshad’s SBI account, the RBI Governor directs the bank to start tracking his account. Harshad, in order to be on the safe side, asks Sitaraman not to present the 500 crores sum in the accounting records. With RBI’s close surveillance and shrinking stock market, will Harshad be able to hold his grip firmly?
Ep 6Stop Press
Sucheta receives a lead from Bellary regarding the 500 crores that is apparently missing from Harshad’s books. At the same time she is shocked to know that Harshad has smartly paid off most of his debts to SBI. She has just twenty four hours in hand to expose him. Where will this chase end?
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