Gauri Pradhan will soon be seen in a new avatar on Star One's crime show, <em>Special Squad</em>. Gone will be the usual melodrama that was so much a part of <em>Kyunki</em>…, she will play the rough and tough lady who will take on crime. "Yes, I will be a part of <em>Special Squad</em> permanently!", says Gauri, who seems quite excited about her role in the serial because it gives her an opportunity to do something absolutely different.

Investigation is at an all time high on Star One. After the <em>Mumbai Unsafe Series</em> on <em>Special Squad</em>, Star One's surprise bag introduces a variation in its show <em>Siddhanth</em>, the weekly show on how the advocate fights crime. Siddanth will be a one episode story starting 5 April. "We wanted to change the format of the show. The viewers cannot wait for seven days to see the case solved. So, we intend solving the case in one episode. Also we will bring Siddanth out of the court room into the real world to solve problem.," say producers BAG Films.

For those who like suspense and mysteries, Star One could be a treat. <em>Special Squad</em> is set to excite you with its 'Mumbai unsafe series'. Star One will telecast four episodes beginning 21 March. The series is made to cater especially to the Mumbai audience. The plot of the episode will revolve around urban life, its tensions and problems. "<em>Special Squad</em> chooses subjects and solves cases which our viewers can associate with easily. Mumbai Unsafe is another step in that direction," says Ravi Menon, Programming Head, Star One.