Indian TV producer B. P. Singh, creator of CID, dies at 77
The veteran television producer behind the long-running crime series CID died following a heart attack.
At a glance
- B. P. Singh created CID, which ran for over 20 years from 1998 to 2018
- He also produced the horror series Aahat
- Singh previously served as president of the Indian Film and Television Directors' Association
- Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit paid tribute to Singh's contributions to Indian television
B. P. Singh, a prominent Indian television producer-director, has died at the age of 77 following a heart attack on Tuesday morning, according to Gulf News. Singh created CID, a crime-investigation drama that aired for more than two decades beginning in 1998, and the horror series Aahat.
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit paid tribute to Singh on Instagram, describing him as a brilliant filmmaker and great human being whose work inspired generations. Singh also served as president of the Indian Film and Television Directors' Association. His last rites were scheduled for October 28.
Why it matters
CID became a cultural phenomenon in Indian households, with memorable characters and catchphrases that remained part of popular culture for decades.
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