CID Pulled Off Air in 2018 Due to Internal Politics, Lata Mangeshkar Advocated for Show
CID, a popular Indian crime drama that aired from 1998 to 2018, was pulled off air due to internal politics involving the channel's attempt to replace its producers, a move opposed by the cast. Actor Dayanand Shetty revealed that the cast had no formal contracts with the production house, surprising the channel. Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, a devoted fan, strongly protested the show's cancellation, even contacting Sony to express her support. The series returned with a new season in 2024, reviving its iconic characters.
First-hand measurement across 6 sources
We measured how 6 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 34/100.
Outlets measured: english, ndtv, thestatesman, hindustantimes, news18, indianexpress. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
indianexpress broke this story on 23 Aug, 09:35 am. Other outlets followed.