Veteran Indian television producer and director Brijendra Pal Singh popular as B.P. Singh passed away on Tuesday October 27 2026 at the age of 77. The creator of iconic TV shows like CID and Aahat suffered a massive heart attack early in the morning in Mumbai. He was taken to a local hospital but doctors declared him dead.
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed the sad news on social media expressing deep grief over the loss of his close friend and brilliant director. Actor Dayanand Shetty who played Inspector Daya in CID along with several TV stars and millions of fans paid emotional tributes to the late creator.
Born in Dehradun B.P. Singh studied cinematography at FTII Pune and started his career with Doordarshan. He revolutionized Indian television by bringing the suspenseful horror show Aahat in 1995 and the long running crime drama CID in 1998. CID became a household favorite across India for over two decades making characters like ACP Pradyuman and Inspector Daya famous. B.P. Singh also played the memorable role of DCP Chitrole in the show. He later served as the Chairman of FTII Pune guiding young talent. His sudden departure marks the end of a glorious era in Indian television storytelling, leaving behind a rich legacy that entertained millions.
