Directed by Hansal Mehta and streaming on Sony LIV , this critically acclaimed biographical drama masterfully charts the meteoric rise and catastrophic fall of stockbroker Harshad Mehta. By Episode 8, the time for clever stock manipulation is over. The systemic "loopholes" that Harshad exploited have crumbled, and the full weight of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrives to dismantle his empire. The Arrival of K. Madhavan: A New Breed of Investigator
: CBI Joint Director K. Madhavan (played by Rajat Kapoor) takes center stage, leading a relentless interrogation into Harshad's systematic exploitation of the banking system.
: The episode concludes with a shocking development—the death of Manohar J. Pherwani , former head of NHB, shortly after being grilled by the CBI. Key Analysis: Why "Matador"?
"Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story" premiered on SonyLIV on October 9, 2020, to widespread critical and popular acclaim. The series has maintained a stellar rating of 9.6 out of 10 on IMDb, making it one of the highest-rated Hindi-language web series on the platform. It is a ten-episode miniseries, with each episode having a runtime of approximately 50-60 minutes. The series is produced by Applause Entertainment, with Pratham Mehta as cinematographer and a screenplay written by a team including Sumit Purohit and Saurabh Dey. scam 1992 the harshad mehta storys01ep08202 upd
While the series originally premiered in 2020, it remains a frequent point of comparison for modern financial thrillers:
: Madhavan’s relentless interrogation style contrasts with Harshad's desperate attempts to prove his innocence.
continues her investigation after uncovering more about the National Housing Bank's (NHB) involvement in the scam. Heroic Entry K. Madhavan , portrayed by Rajat Kapoor Directed by Hansal Mehta and streaming on Sony
Here’s a brief write-up of (titled “The Big Bull” or similar, depending on the source) and its significance in the series:
While the series is a dramatic adaptation based on the book The Scam by Sucheta Dalal and Debashish Basu, Episode 8 grounds itself in the very real 1992 securities scam that involved approximately ₹30,000 crore.
: Journalist Sucheta Dalal (Shreya Dhanwanthary) and Debashis Basu are tipped off by an insider named Subramaniam. He guides them deep into a dilapidated slum property, where they find none other than the RBI Governor waiting in secret to confirm NHB’s corrupt involvement in funding Harshad's market manipulation. The Arrival of K
: While rival brokers like Tyagi and Kedia celebrate Harshad's downfall, they also fear that the RBI might broaden its investigation to include their own dealings. Episode Information Release Date : October 9, 2020 Streaming Platform Key Cast Members Pratik Gandhi as Harshad Mehta Rajat Kapoor as K. Madhavan Shreya Dhanwanthary as Sucheta Dalal Hemant Kher as Ashwin Mehta
Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story S01EP08 — The Real Turning Point Explained