"Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story" i s an Indian financial crime drama series based on the 1992 stock market scam orchestrated by stockbroker Harshad Mehta . The show, directed by Hansal Mehta, premiered on SonyLIV in 2020 and is based on the book The Scam: Who Won, Who Lost, Who Got Away by journalists Sucheta Dalal and Debashis Basu. Plot Summary: The series follows Harshad Mehta , a middle-class man from Mumbai who rises to become a wealthy stockbroker by exploiting loopholes in the Indian banking system. Using fraudulent methods, he manipulates the stock market, driving up share prices and making huge profits. However, investigative journalist Sucheta Dalal exposes his illegal activities, leading to one of India's biggest financial scandals. Key Themes: Stock Market Manipulation: Harshad Mehta used a technique called "circular trading" and exploited the banking system to inflate stock prices. Banking System Loopholes: He took advantage of the ...