C.I.D

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CID is an Indian police procedural television series that premiered on Sony Entertainment Television on 21 January 1998. The series was created by B. P. Singh and produced by Singh and Pradeep Uppoor under the banner of Fireworks Production. It featured Shivaji Satam as ACP Pradyuman, Aditya Srivastava as Sr. Inspector Abhijeet, Dayanand Shetty as Sr. Inspector Daya, Dinesh Phadnis as Inspector Fredricks and Narendra Gupta as Dr. Salunkhe.

The location of CID is set in Mumbai. The series is one of the longest-running television series in India. The series first premiered on 21 January 1998 and aired its 500th episode on 18 January 2008, 1000th episode on 13 September 2013, 1500th episode on 25 February 2018. The series renewed for a second season in December 2024 set to premiere from 21st December. [1] CID garnered widespread national attention and developed a substantial following due to its distinctive storytelling and unique approach. It has been described as a cult classic by Firstpost.[2]

  • Shivaji Satam as ACP Pradyuman (1998–2018; 2024–present). Initially referred as Sr. Inspector Pradyuman in the first few episodes after which he got a promotion to ACP in episode “The Case of the Thief Within – I” and had been referred to ACP Pradyuman since. In episode, “CID par grahan — II” , it was revealed that his full name is ACP Pradyuman Naik Satam.[5]
  • Dayanand Shetty as Sr. Inspector Daya (1998–2018; 2024–present). He first appeared in episode “The Case of the Anonymous Threats – I” as Sub Inspector Daya. He is referred to as Senior Inspector Daya in later episodes.[6]
  • Narendra Gupta as Dr. R. P. Salunkhe (1998–2003, 2005, 2007–2018; 2024–present). He made his debut in the episode “The Case of the Incomplete Letter”, where he was initially referred to as Dr. Verma but referred to as Dr. Salunkhe from episode “The Case of the Burnt Letter – I“.[7]
  • Aditya Srivastava as Sr. Inspector Abhijeet (1998-2018; 2024–present). He first appeared as character named ‘Paresh’, who stole ACP’s gun in episode “The Case of the Stolen Gun“. His role as Inspector Abhijeet started in the episode “The Case of the Stolen Dynamite – I“.[8]
  • Dinesh Phadnis as Inspector Fredricks “Freddy” (1998–2018). He first appeared in episode “Kissa Raat Ke Shikhar Ka – I“, but his role as Sub-Inspector started in episode “The Case of the Third Man – I” where he was initially referred as Sub Inspector Prince/Michael but referred as Fredricks from episode “The Case of the Last Five Minutes – I”.[9]
  • Ashutosh Gowariker as Sr. Inspector Virendra (1998–1999). He first appeared in episode “The Case of the Thief Within – I“. His last episode in the show was episode “The Case of Missing Fugitive – II“. He was transferred.[10]

Recurring

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  • Afshan Khan as Sub-Inspector Mridula (1998). She first appeared in episode “Case of the Thief Within – I“.[11]
  • Ashwini Kalsekar as Sub-Inspector Asha (1998–2004). She first appeared in the episode “The Case of Second Statement – I“. Her last episode was episode “Case of the Dazed Man – II“.[12]
  • Dhananjay Mandrekar as Sub-Inspector Sudhakar (1998–2005). He appeared as Sub Inspector Bhonsale in starting episodes but after episode 35 he was referred as Sub Inspector Sudhakar. He was last seen in episode “The Case of the Stolen Ring – I“.
  • Vaquar Shaikh as Inspector Jeet (1998). He appeared in episode “The Case of the Contract Killer
  • Sanjay Shemkalyanee as Sub-Inspector Desai (1998)
  • Dilip Kulkarni as DCP Dipankar Deshmukh (1998–2005). He was first seen in episode 7 and was last seen on episode The Case of the Invisible Bullet- II
  • Shweta Kanoje as Neha (1998)
  • Sanjeev Seth as Sub-Inspector Sanjeev (1998). He first appeared in episode “The Case of the Anonymous Threats – I“. Additionally, he also appeared as a case victim named Sanjeev in episode “The Case of The Red Cloth – I“.
  • Tushar Dalvi as Inspector Jayant (1999). He first appeared in episode “The Case of Cross Connection – I“. He was last seen in episode “The Case Of Stolen Dynamite – ll“.
  • Mouli Ganguly as Dr. Amrita (2002). She appeared as junior Forensic Doctor in episode “The Case Of the Invisible Bullet – I” when Dr. Salunkhe was accused by ACP for hiding the bullet used in the murder.
  • Shweta Kawatra as Dr. Niyati Pradhan (2003, 2005–2007). She first starred in “The Case of Nailing the Suspect – I“. She was last seen in episode “The Case of Perfect Murder“.
  • Mandeep Bhandar as Dr. Vrinda Wagle (2003–2004). Her first episode was episode “The Case of the Red Rain – l“. Her last episode was “The Case of the Dazed Man – II“.
  • Mona Ambegaonkar as Dr. Anjalika Deshmukh (2004–2005) Her first episode was episode “Case of the Invisible Bomb – I“. She was last seen in episode “Murder By Marriage – I“.
  • Rahil Azam as Nakul Pradyuman / Rajeev (2004–2005, 2015) ACP Pradyuman’s criminal son first seen in episode “Murders at Sunrise – II” and killed by Pradyuman in episode “Trail in London – III“.[13]
  • Manav Gohil as Inspector Daksh (2004–2005) His first episode as a cop was “The Case of the Flashing Light – I“. His last episode was “Trail in London – II“. He was killed by Nakul.
  • Smita Bansal as Inspector Aditi (2004–2005) Her first episode was “The Case of the Haunted Building – I“. Her last episode was “Mad Bomber – II“. She died in the episode.
  • Surendra Pal as DCP (2005). His first episode was “The Case of the Killer Lake – l“. He was last seen in episode “Face Off – lll“.
  • Kavita Kaushik as Sub-Inspector Anushka (2005–2006). She appeared in episodes “Trail in London” (all parts) as a Central Intelligence Sub-Inspector who secretly helps ACP Pradyuman. She enters CID in episode “Poison In The Nail – l”. Her last episode was “Secret of the Code No. 571E1115”.[14]
  • Sai Deodhar as Sub-Inspector Priyanka (2005) Her first episode was “Case of the Dead Waiter – I“. Her last episode was “Trail in London – lll
  • Rajeev Khandelwal as ACP Prithviraj (2005, 2008) He appeared as the ACP in episodes: “Face Off – lll & lV” and “Trail in London” (all parts) when ACP Pradyuman was in London for the investigation.[15] He was also in the episode “The Case of the Missing Bride” as himself.[16]
  • B. P. Singh as DCP Shamsher Singh Chitrole (2005, 2012-2016). His first appearance was as DIG Shamsher Singh in the episode “Face Off-lll“. After a long time he appears as DCP Shamsher Singh Chitrole, the senior of the CID team in “Kissa Daya Aur Lapata Bacche Ka” He is an egoistic man who is also quite funny sometimes. He was a friend of ACP Pradyuman in college. He was last seen in Karo Ya Maro series.
  • Vivek Mashru as Sub-Inspector Vivek (2006–2012). His first episode was “The Case of the Killer Eyes“. He was last seen in episode “Rahasyamay Bullet – III“.[17]
  • Amar Upadhyay as Inspector Rishi (2006). He appeared as an inspector in episode “Murder in the Safety Vault”. He joined the CID in that episode when he came to Mumbai for spend holidays. He was also seen as a supporting character named Harry in episode “Return of the Clown”.
  • Priya Wal as Dr. Nyla Rajadhyaksha (2006–2007). Her first episode was “The Case of the Killer Statues”. Her last episode was “The Case of the Dangerous Lady”.
  • Alka Verma as Sub-Inspector Muskaan (2006–2007). Her first episode was episode “Red Rose Killer”. “The Case of Inspector Daya’s Abduction” was her last episode. She was transferred.
  • Shraddha Musale as Dr. Tarika (2007–2018). Her debut episode was “The Don’s Final Revenge”.[18]
  • Megha Gupta as Sub-Inspector Devyana (2007–2008) Her first episode was “The Don’s Final Revenge” and she played her character till episode 492 “Mystery Of A Train Passenger”. But then she was not seen again for 11 consecutive episodes and officially her last episode was “Bhoot Bangala”.[19]
  • Parinita Seth as Sub-Inspector Kaveri (2008). She first appeared as Shreya in episode “The Great Diamond Robbery” and as Rohini in episode “The “Curse of the Rose Queen“, but as a cop her first appearance was in Episode “Khoon Bhari Holi“, recruited by ACP Pradyuman through interview. In Episode 524 she was revealed to have gone for a Special Training in Delhi. But she made a comeback in episode “Triangular Bullet’s Mystery“. Her last episode was “Khooni Goli Ka Rahasya“.
  • Jimmy Nanda as Sub-Inspector Lavanya (2008–2009) She was first seen spying on the CID team in episode “Khoon Bhari Holi“. She was revealed as the new CID officer in episode “Katil Kaun Dohri Uljhan“. She was last seen in episode “Students Mass Murderer“.
  • Vaishnavi Dhanraj as Sub-Inspector Tasha Kumar (2009–2010). She first appeared as an episodic character named Nathalia in episode “Qaatil Dank“. Her first episode as a CID copf was episode “Anjaan Laash“. Her last episode was Episode “Khatre Mein Tasha” in which she dies.
  • Sparsh Khanchandani as Shreya Abhijeet’s mute adoptive daughter(2009, 2014, 2024-present). She was initially seen in Nanhi Gavah, later in the episodes Innocent in Danger Part 1 & 2. She has now re-entered in Season 2 through the episode Sniper Rifle Murderer.
  • Hrishikesh Pandey as Sr. Inspector Sachin (2010–2016). He first appeared in episode “Khooni Deewar” as an undercover CID cop under the alias Siddharth, but in middle of the episode CID team finds out that he is an undercover. Later he is introduced by ACP as Inspector Sachin in episode “Maut ka Aashirwad“. He was last seen in episode “Bank Robbery“. Also in CID Special Bureau, he played the role of Inspector Abhimanyu.[20]
  • Jasveer Kaur as Sub-Inspector Kajal Kumar (2010–2012). She was first seen as a contract killer in episode “The Case of the Mysterious Gift” and a drug seller in episode “The Case of the Talking Parrot“. Her first episode as a cop was episode “Maut Ka Aashirwad“. Her last episode was “Khoon Ka Deewana“.
  • Manini Mishra as Dr. Sonali Barwe (2010–2011) She was first seen as an actress Kushi in episode “The Secret of the Deadly Chest” and fashion designer Menka in episode “Zehrily Dress“. Her first episode as a forensic expert was “Rahasyamayi Darwaza“.
  • Abhay Shukla as Inspector Nikhil (2011–2016). His first appearance as a reporter “Traitors in CID”. Next seen as security guard Ishaan in episode “Once Upon A Time in Mumbaai” and a shopkeeper in episode “Bhutiya Ladki Ka Raaz“. He also played a negative role in his own name Abhay in the episode “AKAKR part-9“. His first episode as a CID cop was episode “Qatl Ka Raaz Mare Hue Qatil Ke Paas“. He was last seen in episode “Raaz Machli Ka“.[20]
  • Ansha Sayed as Inspector Purvi (2006-2008; 2011–2018; 2024–present). She was first seen as episodic character named Chandha in episode “Case of the Double Identity”, Khushi in episode “Case of the Bomb Robbery”, Pallavi in episode “7 Days to Die” and Pamela in episode “The Gift“. Her first episode as Sub-Inspector Purvi was episode “Kissa Paagal Ashiq Kaa“.
  • Janvi Chheda as Inspector Shreya (2012–2016, 2018). She made her debut in episode “Raaz Sar Aur Haath Ka” where she was introduced along with Sub-Inspector Vineet. She was last seen in episode “Maut Ka Hathoda“. She returned as an Intelligence Bureau Inspector in episode “CID 20 Saal Baad”.[21]
  • Vikas Kumar as Sr. Inspector Rajat (2012–2013). He joined in Episode “Khooni Paani”. He was last seen in episode “Ped Ka Rahasya”.[22]
  • Ajay Nagrath as Sub-Inspector Pankaj (2012–2018; 2024–present). He made his debut in the episode “CID Par Grahan – III”.
  • Vineet Kumar Chaudhary as Sub-Inspector Vineet (2012–2013). His first episode was “Raaz Sar Aur Haath Ka” where he was introduced along with Sub-Inspector Shreya. His last seen in episode “Raaz Teen Laashon Ka”.
  • Neha Gadoria as Trainee Officer Roma (2012) Her first episode was episode “Khoon Khabri Ka”. She died in Episode “Khatre Mein CID Officer – II” due to being kidnapped and overflow of blood.
  • Saanand Verma as Lab Assistant (2012)
  • Maninder Singh as Sr. Inspector Dushyant Hemraj (2014). His first episode was episode “Bus Hijack – l”. His last episode was episode “Kulhaadi Ka Raaz”.[citation needed]
  • Gaurav Khanna as Sr. Inspector Kavin (2014). His first episode was episode “Bus Hijack – ll”. His last episode was episode “Band Kamre Mein Laash”.[23]
  • Tanya Abrol as Sub-Inspector Jaywanti Shinde (2014–2016) Her first episode was episode “Action Jackson”. She was last seen in episode “Bank Robbery”.[20]
  • Tarun Khanna as Inspector Suraj (2012–2013). He was first appeared as supporting character named Rohan in episode “Gawah Bana Shikaar” and Rajveer in episode “Case of the Hotel Murder Mystery”. His first episode as cop was “CID Par Grahan – III”. He was last seen in episode “Raaz Haddiyo Ki Crockery Ka”.
  • Deepak Shirke as ACP Digvijay (2012–2013). He was brought in CID by DCP Chitrole as the new ACP in place of Pradyuman in episodes: “CID Par Grahan – ll, lll, lV”. It was later revealed that he committed a crime long ago.
  • Jagjit Athwal as Sub-Inspector Vansh (2014–2016). His first episode was “Mumbai Ki Chawl Ka Rahasya – l”. He was last seen in “Ek Anokha Qatil”
  • KK Goswami as Dhenchu (2013–2014, 2016–2018) He is an informer introduced by DCP Chitrole in episode “CID Ke Chhote Fans” of CID Chhote Heroes.
  • Ankur Sharma Kabir as Sub-Inspector Karan (2014–2015). His first episode as a cop was “Mumbai Ki Chawl Ka Rahasya – l”.
  • Vikas Salgotra as Sub-Inspector Mayur (2014–2016). His first episode was “Mumbai Ki Chawl Ka Rahasya – l”. He was last seen in “Gumshuda Bachchi ka Raaz”.
  • Pooja Khatri as Sub-Inspector Ishita (2014–2016). Her first episode was “Mumbai Ki Chawl Ka Rahasya – l”. She was last seen in “Karo Ya Maro – III”.
  • Amaani Satrala as Sub-Inspector Divya (2014–2015). Her first episode was “Mumbai Ki Chawl Ka Rahasya – l”. She was last seen in “Badle Ki Aag”
  • Abid Shaikh as Sub-Inspector Vikram (2014). His first episode was “Mumbai Ki Chawl Ka Rahasya – l”.
  • Kuldeep Singh as Dr. Vaibhav (2014 – 2015). He appeared as junior forensic doctor. His first episode was “Mumbaicha Dabbawala”.
  • Vivana Singh as Cyber Inspector Ritu (2016–2017). She was initially seen in “Khooni Chupata Nahi”. She was lastly seen in “Raaz Nakli Pistol Aur Asli Khooni Ka”.
  • Yagya Bhasin as Arjun (2018) Nakul’s son, ACP Pradyuman’s grandson
  • Manoj Ramola as Ashok (2018)
  • Shweta Salve as Supervisor Sheetal (2018). She appeared as a supervisor who monitors the CID team in episodes “Rahasyamai Gavah”. She died in episode “Rahasyamayi Hathyar” to save lives of many people against a mysterious weapon.
  • Saumya Saraswat as Sub Inspector Avni (2024–present)
  • Parul Rai as Dr. Gargi (2024–present)

Guest

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CID: Special Bureau cast (2004–2006)

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CID 111 – The Inheritance

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