Harshad Mehta Scam 1992 vs The Big Bull

Harshad Mehta SCAM 1992 vs The Big Bull | Which Is The Best?

Post author:Akash Jha
Post published:March 30, 2021

In this article, you’ll know the comparison between the web series SCAM 1992 vs THE BIG BULL.

Scam 1992: It is a story based on a real-life story of a stockbroker Harshad Mehta.
The Big Bull is also a story based on the same plot.

Harshad Shantilal Mehta was an Indian stockbroker. He was born on 29 July 1965 in the Gujrati family. Therefore Popular Magazine ‘Business Today’ called him “The Amitabh Bachchan of the stock market.” The media started calling him “The Big Bull.”

Read More About Harshad Mehta in the book The Scam

Difference Between SCAM 1992 and The BIG BULL

SCAM 1992 is a web series consisting of 10 episodes which is released on Sony LIV. Whereas The Big Bull is a movie that will be releasing on 8th April 2021 on Disney + Hotstar.

In addition to it As the Web Series has 10 episodes as discussed above, it gives viewers a detailed view of the financial fraud and covers the entire story of Harshad Mehta. However, as the movie is short It can only give a gist of the entire event.

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In THE BIG BULL real names of the character is not used for e.g Harshad Mehta is named as Hemant Shah. Ashwin Mehta is named as Sohum Shah. etc.

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Hansal Mehta Views On Comparison between SCAM 1992 and The BIG BULL

The director of the web series Mr. Hansal Mehta shared his views on the comparison. Firstly The Director said the web series is based on the book written by Sucheta Dalal and Debashish Basu. “When they announced their film, we were already shooting. Our approach is different from theirs. I have been told that they’ve taken the outline of the story and created a work of fiction from it.” said The Director Hansal Mehta. Secondly

The Mid Day asked if he has the permission of Harshad’’s family, Hansal added, “No, we went by the book. But I know that the family will thank me for making this show. I am decoding the financial system for the audience.”

Please don’t make unfair comparisons. There can be multiple tales on the same story. Every story-teller will have his own way and should be seen independent of the other. This film has so many talents involved just like my show. They’ve done their best and they deserve your love. https://t.co/vHp8CSlmCU
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) March 19, 2021

Hansal Mehta Tweet

Moreover, Hansal Mehta Tweeted “Please don’t make unfair comparisons. There can be multiple tales on the same story. Every story-teller will have his own way and should be seen independent of the other. This film has so many talents involved just like my show. They’ve done their best and they deserve your love.”

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Abhishek Bachchan On Comparison Between SCAM 1992 and THE BIG BULL

I saw Scam (1992) last year and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I think it was just a wonderful achievement on behalf of the entire team,” says Junior Bachchan.

Abhishek Bachchan plays the role of The Big Bull Harshad Mehta While speaking to Bollywood Hungama. He said that many were drawing comparisons between the two but it stopped after the trailer of The Big Bull came out. “I’ve noticed thankfully that after our trailer came out, that conversation has pretty much stopped. I think the reason is people have seen what we’ve made and realised that it’s actually a very different approach.”

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Hansal Mehta Congratulates THE BIG BULL Team

And very intriguing trailer with such phenomenal actors. You are in great form @juniorbachchan. More power to the entire team of #TheBigBull on @DisneyPlusHS. ❤️
— Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) March 19, 2021