Veteran television producer-director Brijendra Pal Singh, popularly known as BP Singh, known for creating iconic shows like CID and Aahat passed away on Tuesday (October 27) after suffering a heart attack. He was 77.

His friend, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed the news via social media. He also stated that BP Singh’s last rites were scheduled to take place on Wednesday (October 28).

Ashoke shared a photo of Singh along with an emotional note, “Sad to know about the demise of an ace Producer Director B.P.Singh ji due to massive heart attack today early morning . A brilliant filmmaker who captivated the nation with his crime shows C.I.D and AAhat."

Further talking about his work in the industry, he wrote, “His work is still & will continue to be a 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 . Will always be remembered with his contribution in the entertainment world. . Heartfelt condolences to the family & near ones."

A graduate from the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Singh started his career as a news cameraman for Doordarshan. He made his first TV film Sirf Chaar Din and subsequently produced Ek Shunya Shunya TV show for Doordarshan in 1988. He made Aahat in 1994 which was initially a suspense-thriller but after about 40 episodes with the same theme, one episode on supernatural theme was made and when TRPs of the series rose sharply, it made the switch. In 1998, Singh made CID which is India’s longest running crime-thriller serial.

While speaking to HT City, actor Dayanand Shetty, who essayed the role of the iconic Daya in CID, remembered the late director. He said, “BP Singh ji had no other life, other than making content. He was dedicated to his work, was very passionate about it. He was also one of the best cameramen we had. He had not been well for quite some time, and today morning he just did not wake up. It was age-related, he was not well."