Parth Samthaan shares pics with Daya, Abhijeet, ACP Pradyuman as he exits CID

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Parth Samthaan Joins CID 2

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Initial Fan Backlash

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Not a Replacement, But a New Chapter

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Wrap-Up and Farewell

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Heartfelt Social Media Post

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Admiration for the OG Team

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Warm Set Environment

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Warm Set Environment

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CID Legacy Lives On

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