27 October,2026 03:24 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
BP Singh. Pic via X
Veteran television producer and director BP Singh died on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the age of 77. Best known as the creator of popular crime shows CID and Aahat, Singh passed away following a massive heart attack.
BP Singh, whose full name was Brijendra Pal Singh, is remembered as one of the prominent names in Indian television. He earned widespread recognition for creating CID, which is one of the country's longest-running crime investigation series. He is also credited with the popular horror show Aahat.
Apart from producing and directing, Singh has also appeared in some episodes of CID as DCP Shamsher Singh Chitrole. Ashoke Pandit shared that his last rites will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. More details about his funeral are awaited.
Singh is survived by his wife, Renu Brijendra Singh. He lost his son Salil Singh, who was in his 30s back in October 2017. Salil too suffered a heart attack while shooting an episode of Crime Patrol.
Filmmaker Ashoke Pandit expressed sadness over his demise and paid an emotional tribute to the veteran producer. He took to Instagram and remembered Singh as a brilliant filmmaker and a dear friend. Ashoke wrote, "Sad to know about the demise of an ace producer-director B. P. Singh ji due to massive heart attack today early morning." (sic)
Recalling his association with Singh, Ashoke said he was fortunate to have shared a close bond with him during his tenure as president of the Indian Film and Television Directors' Association (IFTDA).
Sharing an image of BP Singh on his official Instagram account, he wrote, "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. Was fortunate to be a very close associate of him when he was the President of iftda. A great human being & a dear friend."
He further added, "Will always be remembered with his contribution in the entertainment world. Heartfelt condolences to the family & near ones. The last rites will be performed Tom the 28th of Oct. Details will be shared soon."
