Kinshuk Vaidya is hopeful to create an impact with his new show Jurm Ka Chehra. By Khushbu Kirti

Kinshuk Vaidya did some major roles as a child artist and then hibernated for a while, focussing on his academics and personal life, only to return into the scene with a bang. With shows like Ek Rishta Saajhedari Ka, Radha Krishn, Jaat Na Poocho Prem Ki, our very own Sanju won his audience yet again with his praise-worthy performances.

“I’m doing something completely new this time,” an enthusiastic Kinshuk confessed, all geared up for his new crime thriller Jurm ka Chehra. The serial, showcasing modern crime stories and intriguing cases in an enthralling manner, released on September 4 on The Q channel, a fresh TV platform.

“The very idea of Jurm Ka Chehra is not just presenting a crime show to the viewers, but a very contemporary crime show. Post-covid, there are a number of online frauds, hacking of accounts, and social media crimes that have occurred. We have picked up such  stories and have thrown light on them. Moreover, we have mainly targetted the young audience and have implemented true stories around them. These kinds of shows make people aware of the events that are taking place in society nowadays,” he explained.

On pointing out the fact that the TV actor has inspired the current generation, making them believe in the power of a magic pencil in his most loved show Shaka Laka Boom Boom, the actor responded, “That is especially why I am so excited for this show. I have always been perceived by my well-wishers as a sweet chocolate-boy next door. The entire look that we developed for this show also is very mature, more serious than all that I have done till now. I got the opportunity to do something very different and I accepted it with open arms.”

“I make sure I know the cases thoroughly. If an anchor wants, he/she could skip this particular step. However, I’ve always wanted to connect with the stuff I do. I like to lend a personal touch, make my viewers understand in an easier manner. They are extremely interesting stories, too, so that makes my job easier,” he added.

Crime is dynamic, it evolves with time. On stating the obvious, the more horrendous a crime is, the more modern audiences seem to enjoy it, Kinshuk laughed. “Personally I don’t know why that is. I have observed that a lot of fathers, after their very hectic day, come home to watch crime shows while having their meals. They are probably curious about what is happening around them.”

Commenting on true crime content, he continued, “But on a serious note, sometimes, I am shocked at the level of atrocities committed. I asked the director once if it really had happened, something about a lover chopping the other person’s body into tiny pieces, and was appalled to hear that it was, in fact, inspired by true affairs. The makers tell us that they are supposed to pitch stories from real life to make it as authentic as possible. The whole motive around the show is creating awareness.”

Talking about his role as a host of the show, Kinshuk stated, “Jurm Ka Chehra is a mix of both old shows and new ones, it is a little contemporary than the old shows we have grown up watching like CID and Crime Patrol. The idea of having a younger host is so that the show reaches the younger audience. A young audience base is always good because it means you’re investing in the future. Because it is very difficult to change the mindset of the older generation. It has been set since their childhood. The aim is to impact people and bring about change.” 

Answering what it felt like returning to his passion after a significant period of time, and whether his childhood accolades helped him, he said, “Yes, it was wonderful coming back to the screen. I returned in 2016 with Ek Rishta Saajhedari Ka, which was an amazing show. I believe Shaka Laka Boom Boom and others will always add to what I do. I’ve always focussed on doing good work, rather than big work. So, doing movies or web series isn’t exactly a set goal. I have never felt pressurised. This is what I love to do. Anything good that comes my way, I tend to embrace it immediately. I don’t think twice about it.”

“You never know when channel Q becomes huge, in a year or so. They have bigger plans, to come up with more shows, more original content. I think I am privileged to be a part of the first original serial that they have produced,” he spoke about the new channel.