Fri. Mar 29th, 2024
A still from Scam 1992

When it comes to presenting stories in its true and worthy form, Hansal Mehta is one of the names that pop up in our minds be it through films like Shahid, Citylights, Aligarh, and Omerta. And all of these stories have had a great impact on our minds and are also among the best cinematic pieces India ever had, these stories were relatable, and at the same time, the storytelling format being the simplest one including the finest performances.

And now that Hansal Mehta has made his first web series, ‘Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story,’ the series is being appreciated by the critics as well as the audience for its gripping storyline and highly for it not being sensationalized.  For the unaware, the show is based on the real events of the 1992 Stock Market scam, highly inspired by the book on the same.

Here are a few reasons why you sound tune to Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story right away:

Perfect Cast:

A still from Scam 1992

To find the right cast for the story is quite a hard task, but the makers have got it pretty right and accurate. From Pratik Gandhi playing the lead as Harshad Mehta to Rajat Kapoor’s special appearance as a CBI officer every performance is worth appreciating, even the smallest ones. The cast is one of the most important reasons why this show is engaging and you should not definitely miss watching it.

Writing On Point:

A still from Scam 1992

From the dialogues to the language of the stock market, everything is synced perfectly giving us an insight from the lives of the characters. All the ten episodes are gripping and are an interesting watch, the screenplay is on point which will never keep your attention out of your screens. Nothing is stretched or overwritten, everything flows just as a simple story which is another important aspect of this series.

Recreating Bombay:

A still from Scam 1992

The events set in the 1980s and 90s of Bombay have been matched perfectly by the makers, recreating Bombay, and the old traditions of business, stock market, and banks might have been a great task. But the team’s research and analysis make no mistake and hence everything seems placed very well. With great cinematography, the show successfully creates a mood for the viewers matching accurately with the story.

Right from the title song, casting, writing, and direction everything is perfect. Don’t miss out on watching this, available on Sony Liv.

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