Dayanand Shetty
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Dayanand Shetty at a Bunt community event
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| Born |
11 December 1969 Katapadi, Udupi Karnataka, India |
| Occupation | Model Actor Businessman |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Senior Inspector Daya in the program C.I.D. |
| Notable work | CID |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Spouse(s) | Smith Shetty |
| Children | Viva Shetty |
Dayanand Chandrashekhar Shetty (born 11 December 1969), also known as Daya Shetty, is an Indian model, film and television actor. He plays the role of Senior Inspector Daya in the Indian television series C.I.D. (since 1998).Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page). 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 C.I.D.
In C.I.D Senior inspector Daya is known for his immense strength, whose name is enough to make the toughest of criminals to breakdown. One of the most famous dialogs in C.I.D is ACP Pradyuman asking him "Daya darwaaza tod do" (meaning "Daya, break the door") . This dialogue become so much popular that it is even used in the film Singham Returns which is one of the most appreciated scenes of the film. In C.I.D 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 who is always the first one to support team members and others when they needs 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 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, "Aapka Sapna Hamara Apna".
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