Kushal Punjabi is the latest addition to the CID Special Bureau team. Punjabi's character on the show will be called Inspector Kushal.
Confirming the news, the actor said, "Inspector Kushal comes from a middle-class family. He's a mature, levelheaded guy who specialises in investigations. His intuition and analytic bent make him an important team member."
Fresh approach
Describing his look, the actor said, "I will be sporting colourful shirts and denims, something I like wearing in my regular day-to-day life as well."
What made him choose Special Bureau over other shows? "There's always something new and different to do on this show. The storylines keep changing and I can also indulge in action."
Apart from Special Bureau, Kushal will be seen in Star One's Yeh Dil Chahe More, from Monday. "My character is that of a lawyer, named Rahul Arora. Even though he hails from a wealthy family, there isn't any arrogance in him. He is the most sensible guy in the family."
Filmi baatein
On the film front, after Kaal, the actor will be seen in Nikhil Advani's Salam-e-Ishq. " I am thrilled to be a part of this project, simply because the concept of the film is unique. There are six different stories. I am working with Govinda, and I play an NRI. There is lot of comedy revolving around me. I start shooting for the film in the first week of January."
What is CID Special Bureau?
Produced by Fireworks, CID special Bureau consists of seven officers from different functions and disciplines within the department.
Their areas of expertise range from advanced forensic techniques - ballistics, DNA testing, carbon dating - to graphology and clinical psychology. The fact that they come from different backgrounds enables them to complement each other's strengths.