Brijendra Pal Singh, creator of the popular crime drama serial CID, has passed away.
Brijendra Pal Singh, creator of the popular crime drama serial CID, has passed away. Brijendra Pal Singh (B.P. Singh), the creator of India’s most popular crime drama series 'CID', has passed away at the age of 77. According to Indian media reports, he suffered a heart attack and could not be saved. B.P. Singh was well-known for his portrayal of DCP Shamsher Singh Chitrole on screen; he was also the creator, director, and producer of this renowned crime series. Born in Dehradun, B.P. Singh received his education at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) in Pune. He began his career in the film industry in 1973, working as a news cameraman for Doordarshan. Subsequently, he directed his first television film, 'Sirf Chaar Din' (Only Four Days), which centered on a mysterious murder case. During his research for this film, he met Inspector Jayant Waghle, an encounter that sparked his growing interest in investigative work. The film featured performances by Nana...