CID: Parth Samthaan reveals ‘it’s a big responsibility’ as he takes over as the new ACP, following the exit of Shivaji Satam

The iconic crime drama CID, which has been a staple on Indian television for decades, is undergoing a massive transformation. With its recent shift to the OTT platform, the show is also bidding farewell to one of its most beloved characters — ACP Pradyuman, portrayed by veteran actor Shivaji Satam. Stepping into this legendary role, albeit with a fresh identity, is Kasauti Zindagii Kay 2 fame Parth Samthaan, who will now lead the investigative team as ACP Ayushmann.While Shivaji Satam had earlier denied being aware of the casting change, the confirmation came straight from Parth Samthaan himself during his appearance on Saas Bahu Aur Betiyaan. Breaking his silence on the matter, Parth opened up about the excitement and pressure that comes with taking over a show as iconic as CID.“Yeh ek iconic show hai jo chala araha hai (This is an iconic show that has been running) Sony Entertainment Television par. When I discussed it with my family, they thought I was joking. But when I told them I was doing it seriously, they were very proud. It's actually a very big responsibility to fill in such shoes, such humongous shoes of ACP Pradyuman, since I'm replacing him as ACP Ayushmann. It's a new character, a new story. We will take the story forward with new thrill and suspense. I never thought I would be part of such a collaboration. This is a cross-collaboration for me...I'm glad to be a part of such an iconic show,” he shared.Parth also revealed that the upcoming season will feature a dramatic storyline twist — the murder of ACP Pradyuman himself. “Jab mujhe call aaya iske baare mein (When I got the call about this), I was in two minds about whether I should be doing it or not. But yes considering the legacy of the show, obviously it was an honour to be. In the show, ACP Pradyuman gets killed. Perhaps it's a murder. To solve the case, a new ACP has been appointed by this agency as ACP Ayushmann. I'm playing that role. This is a huge responsibility,” he added.Although tight-lipped about specific plot details, Parth confirmed that his character would not mirror ACP Pradyuman. Instead, ACP Ayushmann will lead the charge in investigating Pradyuman’s death — with the added twist that familiar faces from the original team will now be suspects themselves.With this new direction, CID is poised to reinvent itself for a digital audience. Whether fans will embrace the shift remains to be seen, but one thing is certain — the legacy continues.Also Read: Shivaji Satam BREAKS SILENCE on ACP Pradyuman’s rumored exit from CID: “I am not aware”

The iconic crime drama CID, which has been a staple on Indian television for decades, is undergoing a massive transformation. With its recent shift to the OTT platform, the show is also bidding farewell to one of its most beloved characters — ACP Pradyuman, portrayed by veteran actor Shivaji Satam. Stepping into this legendary role, albeit with a fresh identity, is Kasauti Zindagii Kay 2 fame Parth Samthaan, who will now lead the investigative team as ACP Ayushmann.

While Shivaji Satam had earlier denied being aware of the casting change, the confirmation came straight from Parth Samthaan himself during his appearance on Saas Bahu Aur Betiyaan. Breaking his silence on the matter, Parth opened up about the excitement and pressure that comes with taking over a show as iconic as CID. “Yeh ek iconic show hai jo chala araha hai (This is an iconic show that has been running) Sony Entertainment Television par.

When I discussed it with my family, they thought I was joking. But when I told them I was doing it seriously, they were very proud. It's actually a very big responsibility to fill in such shoes, such humongous shoes of ACP Pradyuman, since I'm replacing him as ACP Ayushmann.

It's a new character, a new story. We will take the story forward with new thrill and suspense. I never thought I would be part of such a collaboration.

This is a cross-collaboration for me...

I'm glad to be a part of such an iconic show,” he shared. Parth also revealed that the upcoming season will feature a dramatic storyline twist — the murder of ACP Pradyuman himself. “Jab mujhe call aaya iske baare mein (When I got the call about this), I was in two minds about whether I should be doing it or not.

But yes considering the legacy of the show, obviously it was an honour to be. In the show, ACP Pradyuman gets killed. Perhaps it's a murder.

To solve the case, a new ACP has been appointed by this agency as ACP Ayushmann. I'm playing that role. This is a huge responsibility,” he added.

Although tight-lipped about specific plot details, Parth confirmed that his character would not mirror ACP Pradyuman. Instead, ACP Ayushmann will lead the charge in investigating Pradyuman’s death — with the added twist that familiar faces from the original team will now be suspects themselves. With this new direction, CID is poised to reinvent itself for a digital audience.

Whether fans will embrace the shift remains to be seen, but one thing is certain — the legacy continues. Also Read : Shivaji Satam BREAKS SILENCE on ACP Pradyuman’s rumored exit from CID: “I am not aware” BOLLYWOOD NEWS - LIVE UPDATES Catch us for latest Bollywood News , New Bollywood Movies update, Box office collection , New Movies Release , Bollywood News Hindi , Entertainment News , Bollywood Live News Today & Upcoming Movies 2025 and stay updated with latest hindi movies only on Bollywood Hungama..