Vikrant Massey, who will next be seen in the Disney+ Hotstar film Gaslight, will also host a crime show on Amazon miniTV titled Crimes Aaj Kal. The show will be based on real incidents and crimes committed by youngsters. He shared that the project interested him as, since childhood, he has enjoyed watching crime dramas.
He said: "I have grown up watching shows like Crime Patrol, CID etc., and I am sure many people like me miss watching such shows. It was a surreal feeling when I got the opportunity to host Crimes Aaj Kal.”
Virant is known for films like A Death in the Gunj, Chhapaak, and Love Hostel. He has also worked in TV shows like Qubool Hai, Dharam Veer and Baba Aisa Varr Dhoondo, among others.
Elaborating on the crime show, Vikrant added: "The series focuses on real-life stories, situations, and incidents that one might never even wonder of. Through the series, viewers can watch stories from across the nation and witness crimes committed by young, fearless criminals."
Produced by Optimystix Entertainment and directed by Subbu, Crimes Aaj Kal will premiere on March 24 on Amazon miniT