Scam 1991 is a web series that premiered on the Indian streaming platform SonyLIV in October 2020. The series is based on the book "The Scam: Who Won, Who Lost, Who Got Away" by journalist Debashis Basu and Sucheta Dalal, and is directed by Hansal Mehta.
The series depicts the real-life events surrounding the 1992 Indian stock market scam, in which stockbroker Harshad Mehta used loopholes in the banking system to illegally siphon off funds from banks and manipulate the stock market. The scam was one of the biggest financial frauds in Indian history and led to Mehta's arrest and subsequent trial.
Scam 1991 has received critical acclaim for its direction, writing, and performances, particularly by lead actor Pratik Gandhi who portrays Harshad Mehta. The series has been praised for its realistic portrayal of the events surrounding the scam and for shedding light on the complexities of India's financial system.