"Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story" is a web series based on the life of Harshad Mehta, a stockbroker who was involved in one of India's biggest financial scams in the early 1990s. The series explores how Mehta manipulated the stock market, leading to a massive financial crisis and exposing the vulnerabilities in the Indian banking system. The show is adapted from the book "The Scam" by Debashis Basu and Sucheta Dalal, who were instrumental in uncovering the fraud. It highlights the complexities of the stock market and the consequences of greed, showcasing the impact of Mehta's actions on investors and the economy.