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Harshad quickly realizes that the traditional banking system has loopholes ripe for exploitation. By utilizing Ready Forward (RF) deals and fake Bank Receipts (BRs), he secures massive, unsecured loans from state banks. He pumps this capital directly into the stock market, driving up the prices of shares like Associated Cement Companies (ACC) to astronomical heights. Known as the "Big Bull," Harshad becomes a folk hero to the middle class, symbolizing the dream of overnight wealth. The Exposure
Season 1 is structured as a chronological, fast-paced corporate epic. The narrative spans over a decade, tracing Harshad's transition from a cramped Mumbai tenement to a sprawling sea-facing penthouse, before culminating in his legal downfall and untimely demise. The Rise (Episodes 1–4)
While based on the book "The Scam: Who Won, Who Lost, Who Got Away" by journalists Sucheta Dalal and Debashis Basu, the series took some creative liberties to enhance the drama, as seen in many adaptations. However, it stays true to the central events. The show’s lasting impact is its portrayal of how easily a system can be gamed when ambition overrides integrity. Scam 1992 - The Harshad Mehta Story -2020- S01 ...
The series features a talented cast, including:
The series captures the intoxicating nature of this phase, during which Harshad became a folk hero to the Indian middle class, symbolizing the democratization of wealth in a newly capitalist society. The Investigation and Fall (Episodes 8–10) Harshad quickly realizes that the traditional banking system
didn't just become a hit; it became a cultural phenomenon. Directed by Hansal Mehta and based on the book
His collusion with bank officials to fuel his investments. Known as the "Big Bull," Harshad becomes a
Scam 1992 - The Harshad Mehta Story -2020- S01