There is an 111-minute CID episode that Brijendrapal Singh, better known as B. P. Singh, directed in 2004, which made history. The episode was titled Inheritance and was special because it was filmed as one continuous camera shot, with cuts across the entire episode.

The episode subsequently earned recognition from Guinness World Records for the longest continuous camera shot in a television show.

Following the tragic death of B. P. Singh on October 27, 2026, the episode stands out as one of the most technically ambitious projects of his career. He is best known for creating CID and Aahat, which pushed the boundaries of murder investigations, forensic clues, and interrogations.

CID’s The Inheritance 111-Minute Single Shot Episode

The episode was broadcast on Sony Entertainment Television on November 7, 2004. Named The Inheritance, the episode revolved around a murder investigation at a hotel. 

A very wealthy hotelier returns from South Africa to settle his inheritance among his relatives. However, a murder takes place.

CID investigates the case, and just when they think they have identified the killer, two more murders occur, intensifying the mystery. 

The episode starred familiar faces, including Shivaji Satam as ACP Pradyuman, Aditya Srivastava as Inspector Abhijeet, Dayanand Shetty as Inspector Daya and Dinesh Phadnis. Guest performers included Manav Gohil, Smita Bansal, Kay Kay Menon, Raj Zutshi and Kruttika Desai.

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How B. P. Singh Pulled Off A 111-Minute Single Shot Episode?

As per records of Guinness World Records, the episode was filmed in Mumbai on October 8, 2004. The there 22 actors and the production team consisted of 175 people. 

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Shivaji Satam recalled the effort involved in an interview with Mumbai Mirror. He said, “The best memory for me will always be the 111-minutes long single shot episode we did in 2004.”

He revealed that the team rehearsed for six days along with the cameraman. The location was a four-storey building with two underground levels, including partially completed cellars where lighting was a challenge.

Shivaji said the episode that was aired was the first take. For the cast and crew, that meant coordinating performances, camera movements and transitions without the usual opportunity to repair mistakes through editing.

In 2004, when Indian television relied heavily on conventional editing and production, B. P. Singh tried a different format with a single-shot episode. 

His decision put a different kind of responsibility on each of the people who were involved. The actors had to act continuously while remaining aware of the camera’s movements. The production team also had to coordinate in real time. 

In an interview in 2018, Satam called the achievement a source of national pride. He said, “This is very important for me, as we, as Indians, set a world record.” He added that the accomplishment involved everyone, from the spot boy to the director and producer.

BP Singh’s Career And Legacy 

BP Singh’s career was not defined by a single episode. He was the creator and director of CID, which premiered in 1998. IMDb tracks 1,542 episodes across two seasons, making it one of Indian television’s longest-running crime dramas. 

He also directed the famous horror series Aahat, which became a cult drama. BP Singh also occasionally acted in small roles in other television shows.  

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Following news of his death, Dayanand Shetty told Hindustan Times that Singh was deeply committed to his work. “BP Singh ji had no other life, other than making content,” Shetty said, describing him as passionate and dedicated.

FAQs

Q1. Who was BP Singh?

A1. BP Singh was an Indian television director and producer best known for creating CID and his association with Aahat.

Q2. How did BP Singh die?

A2. Reports about BP Singh’s death should be checked against reliable news sources for confirmed details about the cause.

Q3. Which popular TV shows did BP Singh create?

A3. BP Singh created CID and was associated with Aahat, two well-known Indian television series.

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