Mumbai:
It began as a backyard game with friends gunning and chasing each other
but no one had ever imagined that life would turn this into reality! In
an endeavor to comprehend the psyche of teenagers and understand the
stress and pressures of modern life on them, Channel [v], the leading
youth entertainment channel, brings to you "Gumrah - End of innocence", a
shocking tale of some of the most heinous crimes committed around the
country by the innocent driven to a moment of insanity.
'Gumrah'
is a one hour show that depicts crimes committed by youngsters and the
larger issue or factors that lead to such impulsive actions. With a
gripping narration and plot of shocking crimes like murder, robbery,
drug and sexual abuse, each episode will be reenacted and recreated with
tales of people closely associated with the accused including their
family and friends. Each exclusive episode features experts and
psychologists providing an in-depth analysis of what could have possibly
been the reason behind these actions and how it shaped the minds of
these young criminals. The show is divided into 13 invigorating episodes
and will be hosted by young and dynamic Karan Kundra, of "Kitani
Mohabbat Hain" fame.
Announcing
the launch of the show, Prem Kamath, Executive VP & GM, said
"Whilst teen crime is a rare discussion in general media or our living
rooms, it often consumes youth that have an extremely bright future.
Considering this, it is important to understand what factors actually
lead to the occurrence of such crime. In the show, we have analyzed 13
such cases and with the help of experts and psychologists tried to
explain the possible reasons behind such gruesome actions. With the
explosion of media and western values, youngsters today face various
pressures that have an immense influence on their actions at large.
Gumrah aims at uncovering these circumstances and sensitize the youth
from falling in harms way."
'Gumrah'
is co-produced by ALT Entertainment, a division of the umbrella brand
Balaji Telefilms, and Lost Boy productions. This is the first television
show produced by ALT Entertainment, which has to its fame noteworthy
movies which include Love Sex Aur Dhoka, Ragini MMS, Shor in the city
and the most acclaimed movie of year 2011 ' 'The Dirty Picture'.
Ekta
Kapoor, Joint Managing Director, Balaji Telefilms, said "Gumrah is the
first teen crime show on television that is based on real time incidents
and has on board experts who explain the psyche of children and the
possible reasons behind such gruesome actions. The concept of the show
is very captivating and informative. When Channel [v] approached us with
the show we instantly agreed as the show will definitely have a huge
connect with the audience. It is the first television show produced by
ALT entertainment"
Gumrah
-End of Innocence launched on March 11, 2012.Tune in to watch as the
mystery unravels: Gumrah ' End of Innocence every Sunday at 1900 pm only
on Channel [v]
