One of Indian TV's longest running shows, CID, may be poised for a dramatic change. Shivaji Satam, who plays ACP Pradyuman in the detective series, and who has been the face of the show for 15 years, wants to bow out. The show, which is not known for its production values however enjoys immense popularity among viewers in both India and Pakistan and has several world records to its credit. It is also known for dialogues such as: 'kuch toh gadbad hai,' and 'Darwaza tod do Gaya!' that enjoy cult following.
A source revealed, "Shivaji has already communicated to the producers that he wants to move on.This has created panic in the production house and the channel. They are trying to make him change his mind. But it seems unlikely that he will stay on."
The CID team was in Kolkata yesterday to promote its Bengali version where news of Shivaji's decision first trickled in. When contacted, producer B P Singh confirmed the news and added on an emotional note, "He is my friend and I can't imagine the show without him."
Asked why the show's popular face wishes to quit, he said:"May be because we shoot day and night for 30 days and he is concerned about his health. Efforts are on to hold him back as we can't imagine anybody else doing stepping into his shoes. We are friends; we have also grown old together on this show. I am sure he will not be happy leaving the show either"
When we got in touch with Shivaji, he is extremely reluctant to speak. But once he did, the veteran actor was only full of praises for Singh. "He is one of my best friends and I have spent my best days with him."
Quizzed if he is bored with the show, he said:"How can it be? That show has been a part of my life. But even if I leave, what's the big deal? We all move on, we will move on." incidentally, Shivaji's contract with the production house expires this December.
According to sources, the show's writers have already started working on a Plan B. CID loyalists could except an episode where ACP Pradyuman resigns from his post to make way for young blood.
The CID team was in Kolkata yesterday to promote its Bengali version where news of Shivaji's decision first trickled in. When contacted, producer B P Singh confirmed the news and added on an emotional note, "He is my friend and I can't imagine the show without him."
When we got in touch with Shivaji, he is extremely reluctant to speak. But once he did, the veteran actor was only full of praises for Singh. "He is one of my best friends and I have spent my best days with him."
Quizzed if he is bored with the show, he said:"How can it be? That show has been a part of my life. But even if I leave, what's the big deal? We all move on, we will move on." incidentally, Shivaji's contract with the production house expires this December.
According to sources, the show's writers have already started working on a Plan B. CID loyalists could except an episode where ACP Pradyuman resigns from his post to make way for young blood.
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