‘CID’, ‘Aahat’ maker BP Singh dies at 75
Veteran Indian television producer and director Brijendra Pal Singh, best known for creating the long-running crime series 'CID' and the horror show 'Aahat', has passed away at age 75. A former FTII chairman, Singh was a pioneering figure in Indian television who significantly influenced the crime and thriller genres.
Why it matters
Singh's work defined a generation of Indian television, with 'CID' becoming one of the longest-running shows in the country's history and setting technical benchmarks for production.
Veteran television producer-director Brijendra Pal Singh, who created the long-running crime show CID as well as the horror hit Aahat, has died following a massive heart attack, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit said. feature Behind the chills B.P. Singh. Photo: Special arrangement feature Last man standing The CID team The 77-year-old passed away early on Tuesday, Pandit said in a post on social media. "Sad to know about the demise of ace producer director B.P.Singh ji due to a 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 and will continue to be an inspiration to generations to come," Pandit wrote. Behind the chills Behind the chills feature Behind the chills B.P. Singh.
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