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Do you know Parth Samthaan almost turned down 'CID' 
Parth Samthaan joined 'CID' as ACP Ayushman

Do you know Parth Samthaan almost turned down 'CID' 

Apr 16, 2025
06:50 pm

What's the story

Parth Samthaan, the guy who stole hearts with Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan and Kasautii Zindagii Kay, recently joined the cast of long-running detective series CID. He was roped in as ACP Ayushman, a new character taking on a leadership role following Shivaji Satam's departure as ACP Pradyuman. However, in an interview with Hindustan Times, Samthaan revealed he initially turned down the role.

Role rejection

'Initially, I rejected the role of ACP'

Samthaan explained his initial rejection of the role, saying, "Initially, I rejected the role of ACP, because I don't relate to it." "But the makers asked me to reconsider." He also said he was uncomfortable joining a long-standing cast, especially since seniors Dayanand Shetty and Aditya Srivastava would have to address him as "sir" on-screen. This, he confessed, made him feel "unusual and awkward."

Television comeback

Samthaan's return to television after 5 years

After a five-year-long break from television, Samthaan was looking forward to the right opportunity for his comeback. He said, "I was offered a few scripts, but they were all similar, romantic roles. When this show was offered to me, I decided to take on the challenge." His last TV appearance was as Anurag Basu in Kasautii Zindagii Kay.