India: CID and Aahat Creator BP Singh (DCP Chitrole) Dies at 77

Veteran Indian television producer and director Brijendra Pal Singh, widely known as BP Singh, died on October 27, 2026, at the age of 77. He created the popular crime series CID and horror show Aahat. Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit said Singh died after suffering a massive heart attack.

Singh died on Tuesday morning in Mumbai. Actor Dayanand Shetty, who played Senior Inspector Daya in CID, confirmed his death and told that the producer had been unwell for some time. Shetty also remembered him as a dedicated filmmaker and one of the industry’s best cameramen.

BP Singh’s Career in Indian Television

Singh created CID, which premiered in 1998 and became one of India’s longest-running crime investigation series. The show originally ran until 2018 and later returned for a new run. Singh also appeared in the series as DCP Shamsher Singh Chitrole.

He also created Aahat, a popular Indian horror series. His other television projects included Divya Drishti, SuperCops Vs Super Villains and Raat Hone Ko Hai. His work covered crime, mystery and horror programming for Indian television.

Singh studied at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune and began his career as a cameraman. He later served as chairman of the institute from 2018 to 2020. He also held the presidency of the Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association.

Industry Pays Tribute

Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed Singh’s death in a social media tribute, remembering him as a close friend and filmmaker whose work influenced Indian television. Singh’s last rites were scheduled for October 28, according to reports.