‘CID’ Producer Passes Away at 77
The creator of cult crime show, B.P. Singh dies after a massive heart attack
Brijendra Pal Singh, popularly known as B.P. Singh, creator of iconic crime series CID, died on October 27 following a massive heart attack. He was 77.
His last rites are scheduled for Wednesday, October 28. Singh created, directed and produced CID, which premiered in 1998 and became one of Indian television’s longest-running shows.
He also played DCP Shamsher Singh Chitrole.
In 2004, he directed The Inheritance, a 111-minute CID episode filmed in a single continuous take, earning record-book recognition.
He also helmed cult horror series Aahat, which ran from 1995 to 2015.
His other credits included SuperCops Vs Super Villains, Hum Ne Li Hai – Shapath, Gutur Gu and web series Abhay.
Highlight: In 2004, he directed The Inheritance, a 111-minute CID episode filmed in a single continuous take, earning record-book recognition.