‘CID’, ‘Aahat’ maker BP Singh dies at 75
Veteran television producer-director Brijendra Pal Singh, who created the long-running crime show CID as well as the horror hit Aahat, has died following a massive heart attack
Singh was best known for creating ‘CID,’ the crime investigation series that premiered in 1998 and went on to become one of the longest-running shows on Indian television
Updated - October 28, 2026 03:47 pm IST
Veteran television producer-director Brijendra Pal Singh, who created the long-running crime show CIDas well as the horror hit Aahat, has died following a massive heart attack, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit said.
The 77-year-old passed away early on Tuesday, Pandit said in a post on social media.
"Sad to know about the demise of ace producer director B.P.Singh ji due to a massive heart attack today early morning. A brilliant filmmaker who captivated the nation with his crime shows C.I.D and Aahat. His work is still and will continue to be an inspiration to generations to come," Pandit wrote.
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Describing Singh as a great human being and a dear friend, Pandit said the director will always be remembered for his contribution to the entertainment industry.
Pandit also recalled his association with Singh during his tenure as president of the Indian Film & Television Directors' Association (IFTDA).
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Singh's last rites were performed on Wednesday at the Oshiwara Crematorium in Jogeshwari.
Singh was best known for creating CID, the crime investigation series that premiered in 1998 and went on to become one of the longest-running shows on Indian television.
Centred on a team of officers investigating criminal cases, the show built a loyal audience through its investigations, recurring characters and distinctive storytelling.
The series featured Shivaji Satam as ACP Pradyuman, Aditya Srivastava as Inspector Abhijeet and Dayanand Shetty as Inspector Daya. Singh also occasionally appeared on screen as DCP Shamsher Singh Chitrole.
One of the show's notable achievements came in 2004, when the team filmed an episode in a single continuous take lasting 111 minutes. The feat earned recognition in record books and became a landmark moment in the show's long run.
Singh also made a mark with Aahat, a horror series that first aired in 1995 and became a familiar fixture among television audiences.
Born in Dehradun, Singh began his career with Doordarshan, where he worked as a news cameraman after graduating from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune in 1973.
He later moved into television production, working on shows such as Ek Shunya Shunya before creating Aahat and CID. His other television projects included Gutur Gu, Hum Ne Li Hai Shapath and SuperCops Vs Super Villains.
Singh also served as chairman of FTII from 2018 to 2020.
Published - October 28, 2026 03:45 pm IST
Hindi cinema / Indian cinema / television
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