CID 3.0? Daya, ACP Pradyuman and team reunite for new crime show Paapanasham, but with a twist

After two decades of captivating audiences with the CID series, the show's original officers have reunited for a new crime drama called Paapanasham. The announcement, made by Daya Shetty on Instagram, generated excitement among fans on September 22. While the new show remains a crime drama, it promises to offer a different perspective, with the cast reprising their roles in new avatar. Aditya Srivastava, another cast member, described the project as deeply personal and a new beginning for everyone involved.

Among the returning cast members is Ansha Sayed, who previously portrayed Inspector Purvi. In a touching gesture, she extended her loyalty and warmth to the audience, urging them to do the same with Paapanasham, just as they had always done for CID. Other cast members joining the project include Hrishikesh Pandey and Ajay Nagrath, known for their roles as Inspector Sachin and Pankaj.

Nagrath expressed his enthusiasm about the production, stating that the entire team has poured their heart and soul into the show, and the shooting process is going exceptionally well.

Paapanasham will not be broadcast on television but will exclusively be available on the CID cast's YouTube channel, which was launched by Daya Shetty in December 2025. The channel will serve as a digital home for content related to the cast's off-screen reunion, including vlogs and behind-the-scenes series. The bond between the cast members appears to be strong both on and off-screen, as evidenced by Ansha Sayed's recent visit to the home of late actor Dinesh Mehta, who played Freddy.

During her visit, Sayed learned how to make puran poli, a Maharashtrian dish, from Mehta's wife, and the group later shared a meal to celebrate the memory of Mehta and the traditions of their shared heritage.