Published 18:32 IST, December 17th 2019

Hansal Mehta to helm series on Harshad Mehta scam titled 'Scam 1992'

Hansal Mehta, an Indian film director, collaborates with Applause Entertainment for a new white-collar thriller series titled Scam 1992. Read to know more.

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A real-life instance is one of most commonly preferred storylines in today’s era of Bollywood movies. From Article 15 to Super 30, 2019 witnessed several real-life incident based movies. Recently, it was anunced that Hansal Mehta, an Indian film director is all set to make a series on one of most kwn scams of India. director is collaborating with Applause Entertainment for series.

Hansal Mehta's new series, Scam 1992

As reported by PTI, Hansal Mehta is directing a series based on kwn scam of Harsh Mehta. scam happened in 1992, refore title of series is Scam 1992.  movie features actor Pratik Gandhi and Shreya Dhawanthary in le roles. series is based on journalist Sucheta Dalal’s best selling book, Scam.

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Actor Pratik Gandhi is predominantly kwn for his work in Gujarati atre and cinema. He would be portraying role of Harsh Mehta. Harsh Mehta is kwn to be one of most controversial stockbrokers of all time.

Shreya Dhwanthary who was recently part of famous series, Family Man and Reunion, will be seen playing role of Dalal, fierce journalist, and whistle-blower. This 'white-collar thriller' is created by Applause Entertainment, content studio of itya Birla group.

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Scam 1992 brings toger a passionate team focused on creating a powerful and engaging narrative, that of a stockbroker who single-handedly took stock market to dizzying heights, and almost brought down a government. 

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Sameer Nair, CEO of Applause Entertainment, stated that y have found a remarkable director in Hansal and toger with an exceptional cast, team promise to give audiences a thrilling treat. Hansal Mehta also talked about series and said that he is happy to be able to tell story of Harsh and is excited to present show to audience. director mentioned that in '80s or '90s, everybody knew Harsh as a fascinating, larger than life character, and he is happy to be able to tell his story. He also ded that y have nearly completed shoot and y are hoping to present a phemenal show with a brilliant cast of actors.

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book has been apted by screenplay and dialogue writers Sumit Purohit, Saurav Dey, Vaibhav Vishal, and Karan Vyas.  series will also feature actors like Satish Kaushik, Anant Mahevan, Rajat Kapoor, Nikhil Dwivedi, K K Raina, Lalit Parimoo among ors.  filming of Scam 1992 is nearing completion and will stream soon on a leing OTT platform.

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15:58 IST, December 17th 2019