Producer-director BP Singh, best known for creating popular television crime drama CID and horror series Aahat, died in Mumbai on Tuesday. He was reportedly unwell for some time due to age-related complications.
Singh died in his sleep at his residence and was taken to Surya Hospital in Santacruz, where doctors declared him dead.
Actor Dayanand Shetty, who played Daya in CID, confirmed the news and said Singh's death had come as a shock to the show's team.
Shetty said the family was making arrangements for the last rites, which were expected to take place either on Tuesday evening or Wednesday morning.
Remembering Singh as a filmmaker deeply committed to his craft, Shetty told Hindustan Times, “BP Singh ji had no other life, other than making content. He was dedicated to his work, was very passionate about it. He was also one of the best cameramen we had.”
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit, who had worked closely with Singh, also paid tribute to him, recalling his contribution to Indian television and his popularity among viewers.
In a social media post, Pandit said Singh had died following a massive heart attack early Tuesday.
“A brilliant filmmaker who captivated the nation with his crime shows CID and Aahat. His work is still and will continue to be an inspiration to generations to come,” Pandit wrote.
Pandit also recalled his association with Singh during his tenure as the president of an organisation, highlighting the respect the filmmaker commanded among colleagues and fellow television professionals.
Singh was a prominent figure in Indian television, particularly for his work in crime and horror programming.
He created CID, one of India's longest-running crime television shows, which became widely popular for its investigations, memorable characters and distinctive approach to solving cases.
He was also associated with Aahat, a horror series that gained a following for its supernatural stories.
Through the two shows, Singh helped shape popular television entertainment in India. CID continued to enjoy a loyal audience years after its original run, while Aahat became a familiar name among viewers of Indian television horror.