Archive · 11 Aug 2026
Ajay Devgn Replaces Anup Soni as Crime Patrol Host
A famous Bollywood movie star named Ajay Devgn is going to host a TV show called Crime Patrol.
The show tells true crime stories as short dramas and teaches viewers how to stay safe.
For a very long time, another actor named Anup Soni hosted the show, and many viewers think of him when they hear about it.
Ajay Devgn has already filmed 15 episodes of the new season.
Whether he keeps hosting depends on whether audiences like him and on the show's ratings.
Another actor, Rajesh Tailang, will also host some episodes.
The new season, called Crime Patrol 2026 – Crime Ka Current Season, starts on 31 August.
Ajay shared a mysterious video on Sunday hinting at a big announcement, but he did not say it was about Crime Patrol.
So a big movie star is bringing a new style to a show that viewers have loved for years.
Bollywood star Ajay Devgn is set to host the crime series 'Crime Patrol,' replacing longtime host Anup Soni, who hosted since 2010.
Devgn has already shot 15 episodes; continuing with the rest depends on audience response and TRP ratings.
Actor Rajesh Tailang will also host additional episodes, with the final count depending on how Devgn's episodes are received.
The new season, 'Crime Patrol 2026 – Crime Ka Current Season,' starts on 31 August, and its promo has been unveiled.
Devgn earlier shared a cryptic Sunday video teasing a stunning announcement without directly linking it to Crime Patrol.
- Who
- Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn, who replaces longtime host Anup Soni (hosting since 2010); actor Rajesh Tailang will host additional episodes.
- What
- Ajay Devgn takes over as host of the crime series 'Crime Patrol,' having already shot 15 episodes for the new season.
- When
- The new season starts on 31 August; reports note Devgn shared a cryptic video on a Sunday and posted the season teaser on Instagram on a Monday.
- Where
- India — the show airs on Sony TV; reports are datelined Mumbai and New Delhi.
- Why
- To bring a different star presence to the crime format; whether Devgn continues depends on audience response and TRP ratings.
- Show
- Crime Patrol
- New host
- Ajay Devgn
- Previous host
- Anup Soni (hosting since 2010)
- Episodes shot by Devgn
- 15
- Additional host
- Rajesh Tailang
- New season
- Crime Patrol 2026 – Crime Ka Current Season, premiering 31 August
- Continuation decision
- Depends on audience response and TRP numbers
- Show history
- Premiered 2003 on Sony TV; created by Subramanian S Iyer; nine seasons and nearly 2,100 episodes
Sources
Ajay Devgn replaces long-time host Anup Soni in Crime Patrol; shoots 15 episodes
Ajay Devgn Replaces Anup Soni As Host Of Crime Patrol, Shoots 15 Episodes For Popular Crime Series
Ajay Devgn Replaces Anup Soni As Crime Patrol Host - Watch Promo
Ajay Devgn to make hosting debut with ‘Crime Patrol’, replaces Anup Soni
