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CID creator BP Singh dies at 77: the man behind India's longest-running crime show
Veteran director-producer Brijendra Pal Singh, creator of CID and producer of Aahat, died on 27 October 2026 after a reported heart attack. He was 77. His funeral is scheduled for 28 October.
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Indian television has lost one of its pioneers. BP Singh, the director-producer who created the crime series CID, died on the morning of Tuesday, 27 October 2026, after a reported massive heart attack. He was 77.
BP Singh at a glance
- Full name: Brijendra Pal Singh
- Best known for: creating CID, which launched in 1998
- Also produced: the horror series Aahat
- On screen: appeared in CID as DCP Shamsher Singh Chitrole
- Film education: Chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) from 2018, succeeding Anupam Kher
The legacy of CID
CID ran for two decades and became one of the most recognisable shows in Indian television history. Its characters, catchphrases and investigation format turned it into a pop culture staple long after its original run, with clips and memes still circulating online.
Singh also experimented with format. In 2010 he introduced Gutur Gu, described as India's first silent comedy series.
Tributes and funeral
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit shared the news on Instagram and paid tribute to Singh's contribution to Indian television, according to Filmibeat. The funeral is scheduled for Wednesday, 28 October. The time and venue have not yet been announced.
Singh is survived by his wife, Renu B.P. Singh, whom he married in 2016.
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