Ajay Devgn to Host Crime Patrol, Replacing Anup Soni; 15 Episodes Filmed
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn is set to make his television debut as the host of the popular crime series Crime Patrol, having already filmed 15 episodes. His continued role depends on audience response and viewership ratings. Actor Rajesh Tailang will also host additional episodes, with the exact count undecided. The new season, titled "Crime Patrol 2026 - Crime Ka Current Season," will premiere on August 31, 2026, featuring fresh crime stories. Ajay replaces long-time host Anup Soni, who remains closely associated with the show.
First-hand measurement across 6 sources
We measured how 6 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (53/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: freepressjournal, indianexpress, indiatoday, english, freepressjournal, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 10 Aug, 09:30 am. Other outlets followed.