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CID creator B. P. Singh dies at 77 after a heart attack
B. P. Singh, creator of CID and Aahat, has died at 77 after a heart attack, according to reports.
Singh was a veteran Indian television producer and director best known for creating the crime series CID and the horror show Aahat.
CID became one of India's longest-running crime investigation shows, reaching audiences across the country.
Singh also appeared in CID as DCP Shamsher Singh Chitrole.
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed Singh's death on social media and remembered him as a close friend and a brilliant filmmaker.
Pandit said Singh's work would inspire future generations and offered condolences to his family.
Singh's last rites were scheduled for October 28, with further details to be shared.
Veteran television producer and director B. P. Singh died at 77 following a massive heart attack, according to The Times of India.
Singh created the long-running crime investigation show CID and also produced the horror series Aahat.
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed Singh’s death in a social media post and paid tribute to him.
Singh also acted in CID as DCP Shamsher Singh Chitrole.
Pandit said Singh’s last rites would be held on October 28, with details to be shared later.
- Who
- B. P. Singh, whose full name was Brijendra Pal Singh.
- What
- The television producer and director died following a massive heart attack.
- When
- The Times of India reported his death on October 27, 2026; Pandit said the heart attack happened early that morning.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The Times of India said he died following a massive heart attack.
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Pandit said Singh died following a massive heart attack.
The Times of India reported Singh’s death and Pandit’s tribute.
Pandit said Singh’s last rites would be performed.
- Age
- 77
- Full name
- Brijendra Pal Singh
- Cause of death
- Massive heart attack
- Created
- CID
- Other series
- Aahat
- Role in CID
- DCP Shamsher Singh Chitrole
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What people are saying
Sad to know about the demise of an ace producer-director B. P. Singh ji due to 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 & will continue to be a an inspiration to generations to come.