Harshad Mehta was an infamous Indian stockbroker involved in the 1992 securities scam, convicted of four out of 27 charges before his death in 2001. His wife, Jyoti Mehta, gained fame post-scandal and won a significant legal case as his sole beneficiary, while their son Aatur is now an investor and promoter of a textile company. The Mehta family's story has been adapted into a web series, highlighting Harshad's rise and downfall.