CID 2: Parth Samthaan replaces Shivaji Satam as new ACP; five reasons why it is tough to top the veteran's act

It is official! Parth Samthaan is the new ACP of CID replacing Shivaji Satam who made the role of ACP Pradyuman an iconic one in the history of Indian TV. The news has disappointed old fans of the show. They said it would have been way better if Inspector Abhijeet was promoted instead of them bringing in Parth Samthaan as a new ACP. The actor will be playing ACP Ayushmann. They have given him a fresh look that is suave and sleek. Parth has one of the biggest fan bases for a young TV star but even his hard-core supporters feel he did not make a sound decision by joining this show. They feel no matter how hard he works people will always compare him to Shivaji Satam. Here are five reasons why the journey ahead could be an uphill one for Parth Samthaan.

Iconic show

CID is not only a show but also an emotion for many. There are kids who have played CID games in their colony cosplaying as ACP, Abhijeet and Daya. Everyone would look forward to the appointed hour when the team would come together to solve new cases. From ACP to Prof Salunkhe’s of the forensic lab, the characters have individual fandoms.

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Biggest downfall

Towering presence

Shivaji Satam had a tall imposing persona that really worked for CID. Aditya Srivastava, Dayanand Shetty, Shraddha Musale, late Dinesh Phadnis were quite the A-team with their acting chops. Shivaji Satam with his vast experience and real-life experience as a bank inspection officer brought that perfect blend of drama, emotion and gravitas that made kids believe that this is what a CID ACP would be like.

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Image Crisis

The Marathi actor did not have a set image when he was roped in ACP Pradyuman. He had done a few TV shows and Bollywood films. Parth Samthaan is seen as an ultimate lover boy with his career-defining performance in Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan. The young star is hard-working with a solid screen presence but there is always the downside of coming with a stereotyped image.

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Time to settle in

Many netizens are finding it hard to digest that Inspector Abhijeet (Aditya Srivastava) would be calling Parth Samthaan aka ACP Ayushmann as Sir. Viewers are finding the new casting decision hard to digest as seniority does matter in such Government positions even if it’s just a TV show. Parth Samthaan will take his time to form his rapport with the other actors. This means that loyal viewers need to be more patient. After all, ACP Pradyuman and Abhijeet just needed eye contact to get the message across.

Real life image

Fans of CID maybe would have accepted someone like Sharad Kelkar, Rajeev Khandelwal, Ronit Roy or Manav Gohil in the role. They have some seniority in the industry and come across as solid actors. Parth Samthaan’s reel and real image is one that resonates with millennials and Gen-Z more than the older TV-viewing crowd.