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CID Season 2 Sees Exits of Ayushmaan and Salunkhe as Shreya and Tarika Return

These cast changes reflect the show’s shift back to its original team lineup following ACP Pradyuman’s comeback.

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Parth Samthaan exits CID | Image: Instagram
Narendra Gupta has played Dr Salunkhe in CID since 1998 | Image: Republic

Overview

  • Parth Samthaan wrapped his brief stint as ACP Ayushmaan with an on-set farewell ceremony attended by Shivaji Satam and fellow cast members.
  • Narendra Gupta concluded his long-running role as Dr Salunkhe after recent storyline developments led to his character’s departure.
  • Janvi Chheda reprised her role as Inspector Shreya in a surprise return that has sparked audience anticipation.
  • Shraddha Musale rejoined the forensics desk as Dr Tarika, reuniting with the CID team in the latest episodes.
  • Fans have expressed nostalgia for returning originals and criticism over the departures even as the series continues to stream on Sony TV and Netflix.