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Scam 1992 Creator Hansal Mehta Reveals Last-Minute Finale Challenges
4 Oct
Summary
- Scam 1992 faced pre-release challenges, with no platform initially interested
- Final episode delayed by 24 hours due to a "breathing dead body"
- Show became a surprise hit, overwhelming Mehta
In a recent panel discussion at the Waterfront Indie Film Festival in Mumbai, acclaimed director Hansal Mehta opened up about the making of his hit show Scam 1992. Mehta revealed that the series faced significant pre-release challenges, with the production team being told that "no platform wanted the show." It was only later that Sony LIV expressed interest, though the team was initially skeptical about the decision.
Mehta also shared a hilarious anecdote about the show's finale. He explained that the team was racing against the clock to deliver the last episode by the release date of October 9th, 2020. However, they encountered a last-minute technical issue with a "breathing dead body" in the final scene, which delayed the delivery by 24 hours. Despite these hurdles, Scam 1992 went on to receive unanimous acclaim and became a rage, overwhelming Mehta.
The director confessed that the show's success was so overwhelming that he had to take a break. It was only later that he and the team realized the true impact of Scam 1992, which has since become a landmark in Indian OTT content.
