CID to air a silent episode, Daya-Abhijeet call it a ‘challenging experience'
The actor added that it not only pushed him out of his comfort zone, but he also feels the episode carries an emotional weight that will hit home for their long-time fans.Aditya Srivastava (Abhijeet), on his part, added, 'As an actor, I've always believed that the true power of storytelling lies in the ability to evoke emotion without relying on words. And this Sunday's silent episode of CID pushes that belief to its absolute limit. It's a completely new experience for us as actors and for the audience. I hope this episode connects with them, not just as a thriller, but as something that stays with them even after.'The special episode will air on Sunday on Sony TV. The show is also streaming on Netflix.Must Watch
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