The man behind iconic TV shows like Aahat and CID, BP Singh passed away today (October 27) at the age of 75 due to a heart attack. The entire industry is mourning the loss of the veteran producer.Dayanand Shetty, who worked with BP Singh on his longest-running crime show, CID and became a household name as Daya, spoke about the late producer.During an interview with HT City, 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.”A video shared a few days ago raised concerns as Singh looked weak while sitting with some members of the CID cast.A graduate of FTII, BP Singh also created Aahat, one of India’s most popular horror shows. His crime series CID premiered in 1998 and ran for 20 years. Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was a huge fan of the investigative crime series and often demanded the show to be brought back after it went off-air. She also invited the entire cast of the CID team at her house for lunch and dinner.For the uninitiated, filmmaker Ashoke Pandit confirmed the news of BP Singh’s demise by sharing a post on social media. He expressed grief over his sudden demise and paid an emotional tribute to the veteran producer. Remembering him as a brilliant filmmaker and a dear friend, Ashoke took to his Instagram account and wrote, “Sad to know about the demise of an ace producer-director B. P. Singh ji due to massive heart attack today early morning.”He further praised Singh’s contribution to Indian television, saying that his crime shows ‘CID’ and ‘Aahat’ had captivated audiences across the country.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 his image, he wrote, “A brilliant filmmaker who captivated the nation with his crime shows C.I.D and AAhat. 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. The last rites will be performed Tom the 28th of Oct. Details will be shared soon.”B. P. Singh, whose full name was Brijendra Pal Singh, was a well-known name in Indian television. He gained fame for producing CID, one of India’s longest-running crime investigation shows, and the horror series Aahat.