Dayanand Shetty

Dayanand Shetty (born 11 December 1969), also known as Daya Shetty, is an Indian model, film and television actor. He played the role of Senior Inspector Daya in the Indian television series CID (since 1998).[1][2]

Dayanand Shetty
Dayanand Shetty at a Bunt community event
Born (1969-12-11) 11 December 1969
Katapady,
Udupi District,
Karnataka,
India
Other namesDaya
OccupationModel,
actor,
businessman
Years active1997–present
Known forSenior Inspector Daya in the program CID
Notable work
CID
Singham Returns

Career

He is a sportsman-turned-actor due to leg injury. He was a shot put and discus thrower, which won him many prizes in these sports. He was the champion of discus throw from Maharashtra in 1996. He has acted in many commercials, and has even won awards as a theatre artist. He won the Best Actor award for his role in the Tulu language play Secret.

He then auditioned for the role of CID officer in 1998 and was the one who got selected.[3] He is known for his role of Senior Inspector Daya in CID. He along with actors Shivaji Satam and Aditya Srivastava are the main leads of the show. He has also written for some of the episodes of CID

In CID, Senior inspector Daya is known for his immense strength, whose name is enough to make the toughest of criminals break down. Daya's signature dialogue in CID is "Jab Daya ka haath padta hai, to muh ke andar daaton se piano bajne lagta hai" (meaning "When Daya slaps, then a piano plays in the mouth by the teeth"). One of the most famous dialogues in CID is that of ACP Pradyuman asking him "Daya darwaaza tod do" (meaning "Daya, break the door"). This dialogue become so popular that it is even used in the film Singham Returns, which is one of the most appreciated scenes of the film. In CID, Senior Inspector Daya is also critical in finding the clues to solve the case. Although tough in appearance, he is also soft-mannered and sympathetic in nature, and is always the first one to support team members and others when they need it the most.

Daya Shetty has acted in TV commercials, plays and films. He also won the "Best Looking Guy" vote, conducted by Indian Television in 2002. He also participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa (Season 4), dance reality show.

A song was recorded for CID episode (aired on 21 January 2012), which was a lullaby sung by Daya Shetty and his fellow actors Shivaji Satam and Aditya Shrivastava. His talent as a singer has been appreciated in talk shows like Movers and Shakers as well.

The movies he has acted in include Johnny Gaddaar, Runway and Singham Returns.

Daya Shetty has made guest appearances in shows like Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin and Kkusum. He has acted in Gutur Gu, which is a silent comedy show (in both season one and two). He has made appearances as Celebrity Guest in shows including Deal Ya No Deal, Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega(season 4), Kahani Comedy Circus Ki and Aapka Sapna Hamara Apna.

He participated in the 2014 Season of Khatron ke Khiladi (TV Series) doing many stunts, but was eventually eliminated.[4][5]

Daya Shetty and Shivaji Satam appeared as Celebrity Guests in the TV show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs (in the Independence Day Special episode of 2011). Daya Shetty, Shivaji Satam, Aditya Srivastava and Narendra Gupta also appeared in Kaun Banega Crorepati 2014.[6] He has won the best supporting actor award (for the role of Senior Inspector Daya in CID) in the Gold Awards 2012.

Personal life

Dayanand Shetty was born on 11 December 1969, in a Tulu speaking Bunt family in Katapadi village of Udupi district of Karnataka State in India to Chandra Prakash Shetty and Uma Shetty. He has two sisters (Naina and Sandhya). He did his B.com from Rizvi College, Bandra. He married Smitha Shetty and they have one daughter. .

Filmography

Films
Year Film Role
1996 Diljale Gun man
2007 Johnny Gaddar Shiva
2009 Runway Inspector
2014 Singham Returns Senior Inspector Daya

Television
Year Show Role Notes
1998–2018 C.I.D. Senior Inspector Daya Main Role
2005 CID Special Bureau Senior Inspector Daya Episodic Role
2010–2012 Gutur Gu Harpreet Singh Season 1
2011 Surya The Super Cop Senior Inspector Daya Episodic Role
2012 Adaalat - CID Viruddh Adaalat Senior Inspector Daya (Episode 137) Episodic Role
2012 Gutur Gu Daya Singh Season 2
2013 Gutur Gu Bully's Neigbhour Season 3
2014 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Senior Inspector Daya Episodic Role
2019 CIF Inspector Hanuman Pandey Lead Role

Reality Shows
Year Title Role References
2010 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Contestant
2014 Khatron Ke Khiladi (Season 5) Contestant [7][8][9]

References
  1. Dibyajyoti Chaudhuri, "Shivaji Satam, Dayanand Shetty in a new Avatar", TV, The Times of India, 15 August 2011.
  2. "Latest News, Trending Topics, Top Stories, HD Videos & Photos, Live TV Channels, Lifestyle, Sports, Entertainment". In.com. Archived from the original on 6 August 2017. Retrieved 4 July 2015.
  3. (Hindustan Times news article) "Hindustan Times – Archive News". Archived from the original on 26 August 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
  4. "Dayanand Shetty: I will not let fear creep into my mind!".
  5. "Daya of CID eliminated from Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 5". news.biharprabha.com. Indo-Asian News Service. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  6. "Amitabh Bachchan reveals CID team's funny side on Kaun Banega Crorepati". The Times of India. 23 September 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  7. Daya eliminated from Khatron Ke Khiladi
  8. CID's Dayanand Shetty eliminated from Khatron Ke Khiladi
  9. ‘Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi’ Season 5: Rajniesh Duggall Beats Dayanand Shetty, 'C.I.D' Officer Eliminated
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