At age 62, B.P Singh, the producer of the record-breaking television series CID, has made his debut as an actor. Singh plays Saif Ali Khan's boss on the RAW (Research & Analysis Wing) in Agent Vinod.
Shy to talk of venturing into a wholly unknown arena at this age, Singh says, "Sriram whom I've known for a few years kept saying he'd cast me in his film. I DID NOT take him seriously. I USED TO BE surprised when he actually called me for this role. I USED TO BE within the US at the moment. I rushed back to listen to what Sriram had in mind."
Singh thought it might just be a cameo. "But I've good 6-7 scenes with Saif. I USED TO BE hesitant about easy methods to approach the role. Everyone within the cast was more matured than me. Once I saw the film I ASSUMED I could've done significantly better".
Singh is open to other acting offers. "Though I CANNOT see myself being cast in anything conventional at my age."
He is currently within the 15th year of manufacturing CID, essentially the most successful show of all time. "I DO NOT understand how we did it for thus long, In 15 years, audiences' tastes have changed. Youth do not like to observe television to any extent further. And still there's come connectivity with the changing profile of television audiences that's kept the show on air. I'M lucky to have a team of actors, directors and writers who've kept CID going."
Now the show is able to visit another level. A feature film in keeping with the longest-running serial is at the anvil. The film was within the pipeline for almost three years. But now it's able to take off, way to certain concrete developments.
Informs B.P. Singh, "Sony who own the rights for the serial are actually going to provide the film version of CID. That's a large breakthrough within the making of the film. If the copyright holders of the serial produce the feature, we will be able to go ahead with the film with none hindrances".
The film will feature the similar cast of lead actors because the series. Singh desires to usher in an A-lister Bollywood star because the villain within the film version of CID. Apparently, Sony has allocated a restricted budget for the feature film. Says Singh, "WE NEED TO work our way across the budget allocated. That may include the costs of a giant star who will play the antagonist. But we're going ahead with the film now."
