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Channel V to launch ‘Gumrah - End of innocence’ Season 4 with actor Abhay Deol as host

21 August 2014

21st August, 2014, Mumbai: Leading youth entertainment channel, Channel V, is all set to launch the fourth season of its popular teen-crime show “Gumrah - End of Innocence". The one-hour show will showcase 13 episodes one every Sunday, starting 31st August2014 at 1pm.

In its fourth season, the show continues to endeavor to comprehend the psyche of teenagers and understand the stress and pressures of modern life on them. Each episode tells of a shocking tale of heinous crimes committed across the country by the innocent driven to a moment of insanity.

Season four will be hosted by the young and dynamic Abhay Deol, who in turn will be accompanied by a celebrity in each episode. With a huge fan-following, the young actor has been in a number of roles that often have young people associate with, making him an apt choice for Gumrah. Every hour-long episode in the new season will shine the spotlight on a celebrity who will take of a teen crime story that they have experienced or witnessed in the course of their lives.

First launched in March of 2012, the show has emerged as a one of kind crime series on prime time television, as it is a first ever attempt at showcasing crime committed by the most unassuming section of society - TEENS. Telling the story behind the unprecedented rise in juvenile delinquency, the television show uncovers the plight of innocent young adults who turn criminals due to circumstances.

Though television serials showcasing prevalent evils in society are not uncommon, Gumrah through its multiple seasons has always given a new outlook to how crime is perceived by viewers.

Commenting on the new season of the show, Ajit Thakur - EVP and Business Head for Channel V said, "The show is about the youth, their tryst with crime and thecircumstances which led to the incident, rather than sensationalizing the crime or the criminal himself. Over the years, the show has gained popularity with its exceptional content and execution and we are upping the ante this time around, hoping to really get the message across.”

Abhay Deol, Host - Gumrah Season 4 said “I’ve been a huge fan of the show and am excited to be a part of the greater message. Gumrah focuses on the thought that nobody is born a criminal but instead circumstances and certain unforeseen incidents take you down a bad path. The idea is to not only educate parents, families but also the youth.”

Gumrah S4 is produced by Balaji Telefilms. Tune in to watch as the mystery unravels: Gumrah – End of Innocence, starting 31st August, every Sunday at 1pm only on Channel V.

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