Parth Samthaan reflects on his surprising career moves: 'From Manik to ACP Ayushmaan'

Parth Samthaan, widely known for his role as Manik Malhotra in Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan, has officially made a comeback to television with a surprising twist—joining the iconic show CID. Fans were stunned to learn that Parth would be stepping into the shoes of a new lead officer, ACP Ayushmaan, following the reported death of ACP Pradyuman, played by the legendary Shivaji Satam. The show’s latest storyline introduces a fresh chapter, centered around the pursuit of gangster Barbosa, who is said to have killed Pradyuman.

Taking to social media, Parth shared an emotional post about being part of a show he grew up watching. Alongside a video of his entry as ACP Ayushmaan, he wrote, 'Introducing ACP Ayushman in the most Iconic, loved and longest running show -CID !!!

This show has always been an integral part of our childhood and Indian Television ! The all time famous dialogues as well as the officers becoming veterans or rather Legends (ACP pradyuman , Daya & Abhijeet ) , this show has seen it all and to be a part is truly a blessing for me ??🙏

Moreover , me doing a comeback to Tv after 5 years , to be honest CID was one show I never thought i would be a part of , but then , that’s life - always being unpredictable and mysterious ???? and I always end up taking that unplanned route for myself , be it Kyy or Kasautii !

So let’s begin this beautiful journey and crack some cases 😎 #omnamahshivay 🙏??'

Parth's performance as the tough and determined ACP Ayushmaan has already made a strong impression. In a recently released promo, Ayushmaan is seen interacting with officers Daya (Dayanand Shetty) and Abhijeet (Aditya Srivastava). When Daya promises to deliver “a dead Barbosa,” Ayushmaan sternly replies, “You are CID officers, not gangsters. Catch Barbosa. The law will handle the rest.”

For fans of CID, the return of the show with a new twist has stirred excitement. While the emotional void left by ACP Pradyuman is undeniable, the clash of ideologies between the original CID officers and the new leadership promises intense drama ahead. With Parth Samthaan leading the charge, CID 2 is all set to bring back the thrill, mystery, and nostalgia with a modern twist.