28 October 2026 Punjab Khabarnama Bureau : Veteran actor Shivaji Satam, best known for playing ACP Pradyuman in the popular television crime series CID, is mourning the death of its creator and producer, Brijendra Pal Singh, popularly known as B. P. Singh. Remembering the filmmaker as a close friend, mentor and an important part of his life, Satam said, “The biggest chapter of my life is over today.”
B. P. Singh passed away on October 27, 2026, at the age of 77 after suffering a massive heart attack. His death has left the Indian television industry mourning the loss of a filmmaker whose work helped shape one of the country’s most recognisable crime investigation shows.
Shivaji Satam Remembers His Mentor
Speaking about his long association with Singh in an interview with Variety India, Satam recalled how the producer helped him develop his acting skills for television and taught him how to adapt his theatre experience for the camera.
“He was a great man, a great friend. I learned everything from him,” the actor said while remembering the filmmaker’s influence on his career.
Satam explained that although his theatre background had taught him how to perform on stage, Singh helped him understand how to deliver performances effectively on camera. He also taught the actor how to make his expressions and performance more impactful when the scene required a larger-than-life presentation.
Calling Singh a wonderful teacher, Satam reflected on the lessons he had learnt throughout their professional journey together. His emotional tribute highlighted how their relationship extended beyond the workplace and became an important part of his personal life.
Recalling B. P. Singh’s Extraordinary Dedication
Satam also remembered Singh’s remarkable commitment to filmmaking, even while dealing with serious health challenges.
According to the actor, Singh returned to work just three months after undergoing cardiac surgery. Despite his recovery, the filmmaker was reportedly running through a jungle with a camera to shoot a chase sequence for his show.
Satam also recalled Singh’s achievement in creating a 111-minute episode of CID filmed in one continuous shot. The episode, which became a notable milestone in Indian television, demonstrated the filmmaker’s determination to experiment with storytelling and production techniques.
For Satam, these memories reflected Singh’s passion for his craft and his willingness to push creative boundaries despite personal difficulties.
‘He Was There in All Seasons of My Life’
Describing their bond, Satam said their relationship could not be defined simply as that between an actor and a producer. They had shared years of professional collaboration, friendship and personal experiences.
The actor acknowledged that, like other long-standing friendships, theirs had included disagreements and misunderstandings. However, those differences never overshadowed the affection and respect they had for one another.
Satam recalled that Singh had remained present through different phases of his life and had taught him lessons that extended well beyond acting.
His words reflected the profound personal loss he feels following the filmmaker’s death, particularly because Singh had played such an influential role in his professional journey.
Shivaji Satam Says B. P. Singh Deserved the Padma Shri
Satam also spoke about Singh’s contribution to Indian television and said the filmmaker deserved to receive the Padma Shri for his work.
However, the actor recalled that Singh himself was not particularly concerned about receiving official recognition. According to Satam, the filmmaker believed that the appreciation of audiences was more important than awards or honours.
Singh’s work on CID and other television productions earned him a lasting place in the industry, with audiences recognising his contribution to Indian crime and horror programming.
Dayanand Shetty Also Pays Tribute
Dayanand Shetty, who became widely known for playing Senior Inspector Daya in CID, also mourned Singh’s death. He remembered the filmmaker as someone deeply dedicated to creating television content.
Shetty described Singh as a passionate professional who devoted much of his life to filmmaking. He also said the producer had not been keeping well for some time before his death.
Singh was the creative force behind CID, which premiered in 1998 and became one of India’s longest-running crime investigation series. He was also associated with the popular horror show Aahat and made an appearance in CID as DCP Shamsher Singh Chitrole.
His passing marks a significant loss for Indian television. The tributes from Satam and Shetty underline the filmmaker’s lasting influence on the people who worked with him and the audiences who followed his shows for decades.