B.P. Singh, Creator of 'CID' and 'Aahat', Passes Away
Summary
B.P. Singh, the creator of popular television shows CID and Aahat, has died of a heart attack in Mumbai. Senior actor Shivaji Satam remembered him as a mentor, friend, and key creative force behind one of Indian television’s longest-running crime series.
Key Points
- B.P. Singh, creator of CID and Aahat, died in Mumbai due to a heart attack.
- Shivaji Satam paid tribute to Singh, calling him a mentor, teacher, and close friend.
- Singh helped shape CID into India’s longest-running crime series and created the record 111-minute single-shot episode.
- He also served as chairman of FTII from 2018 to 2020 and was associated with the Indian Film and Television Directors Association.
