Who was BP Singh? CID star Shivaji Satam, Dayanand Shetty remember the man behind the iconic show

Brijendra Pal Singh, popularly known as BP Singh, the veteran producer and director behind iconic TV shows CID and Aahat, passed away in Mumbai on October 27, 2026 at the age of 77. Following his death, members of the film and television industry gathered to pay their last respects at his funeral on Wednesday.

Several CID actors, including Shivaji Satam, Dayanand Shetty, Ashwini Kalsekar and Hrishikesh Pandey, expressed grief over his demise while talking to ANI. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit and actor Ravi Jhankal also remembered Singh, highlighting his contribution to Indian television and his influence on those who worked with him.

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Who was BP Singh?

BP Singh was a veteran television producer and director best known for creating and producing popular crime shows like CID and Aahat. His work helped establish crime thrillers as a prominent genre on Indian television.

Singh died on 27 October 2026 at the age of 77 in Mumbai. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed his death in an Instagram post, saying that Singh had suffered a massive heart attack in the morning.

Remembering Singh as his “dear friend” and a “great human being”, Pandit wrote: “Sad to know of the demise of ace Producer Director BPSingh ji due to a massive heart attack early this morning. 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 future generations of the President as he was a very close associate of IFT. A great human being and a dear friend will always remember his contributions to the world of entertainment.”

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He added: “My condolences to the family and loved ones. The last will be performed for Tom on October 28. Details will be shared soon.”

Shivaji Satam remembers BP Singh: “Such a huge loss to the industry”

Veteran actor Shivaji Satam, who played ACP Pradyuman in CID, mourned Singh’s death and described him as an irreplaceable figure in the industry.

Speaking to ANI, Satam said, “Such a huge loss to the industry. A man like him, a technician of his calibre, is truly irreplaceable. You don’t find people like him easily and you certainly can’t recreate someone like him. Whatever I learned from him is invaluable. And it wasn’t just me. Every actor who learned something from him worked with him.”

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Dayanand Shetty calls BP Singh his ‘godfather’

Actor Dayanand Shetty, known for playing Daya in CID, said Singh played an important role in his professional and personal journey.

“He will be greatly missed. We spent so much of our 28-30 years working alongside him, learning from him and growing under his guidance. It was the very first time I stood in front of the camera with Singh Sahab and that is a memory I will always cherish. I learned so much from him, both as an artist and as a person. He was an incredibly generous, fighting spirit like countless actors who helped find countless of them to me,” he said.

Ashwini Kalsekar gets upset when she remembers her ‘guru’

Actor Ashwini Kalsekar got emotional remembering Singh, whom she described as her guru. She spoke about his contribution to Indian television and the lessons he taught her as an actor.

She said, “A huge loss to the television industry. He was one of the pioneers who laid the foundation for crime thrillers on Indian television. But for me, this loss is deeply personal. I have lost my guru, the man who taught me the basics, who taught me how to stand confidently in the frame, how to run when the scene calls for it, how to hold a gun, who taught me not only what he taught me, but much more.” the guru may no longer be with us, but everything he taught me will live on through me.”

Ashoke Pandit recalls BP Singh’s contribution to television

Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit remembered Singh as a consummate professional who preferred to let his work do the talking.

He said: “I spent a considerable amount of time with him and always looked up to him as my guru. He was not only an exceptional talent but also a truly wonderful human being who worked quietly, away from the limelight and let his work speak for itself. He was a master of his craft – acting, directing and producing. When it comes to thrillers, his understanding of the genre and his exceptional knowledge of storytelling and storytelling. He did.”

Pandit also recalled Singh’s achievement of completing a 111-minute episode in a single take, which he said earned him international recognition.

He added, “What makes his journey even more remarkable is that he created an extraordinary milestone by completing a 111-minute episode in a single take, earning him international acclaim. Despite such an incredible achievement, he never went on about his achievements or sought accolades. This humility made him even more special.”

Ravi Jhankal, Sunil Pal and Anup Soni pay tribute

Actor Ravi Jhankal also expressed grief over Singh’s death.

“Bhagwan unki aatma ko shanti de. He will be greatly missed. It is a huge loss to the industry,” he said.

Comedian Sunil Pal described Singh’s demise as a huge loss to the television industry.

“Real CID wale bhi inka sammaan karte the..Bhaut down to earth woh,” he said.

Actor Anup Soni also paid tribute to the veteran and said, “Rest in peace sir.

Singh’s death drew condolences and tributes across social media, with colleagues remembering his work on CID and Aahat and his contribution to the entertainment industry.