Dayanand Shetty
Shetty at a Bunt Community event in 2018
Born
Dayanand Chandrashekhar Shetty

(1969-12-11) 11 December 1969
Shirva, Karnataka, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesDaya
Occupations
Years active1996–present
Known forPlaying Senior Inspector Daya (CID)
Notable work
SpouseSmitha Shetty
Awards2 Gold Awards

Dayanand Chandrashekhar Shetty (born 11 December 1969) is an Indian film and television actor and model, best known for his role as Senior Inspector Daya in India's longest-running television police procedural CID.[1][2] He was inducted into the Gold Awards Hall of Fame in 2018.[3]

Career

He is a sportsman-turned-actor due to a 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.[4]

He then auditioned for the role of CID officer in 1998 and was the one who got selected.[5] 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.

(From L-R) Dayanand Shetty, Ansha Sayed, Janvi Chheda, Shivaji Satam, Vineet Kumar Chaudhary and Aditya Srivastava on the sets 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 hath 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, 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.

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 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 5th season of Khatron Ke Khiladi doing many stunts, but was eventually eliminated.[6][7]

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 in 2014.[8] 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 Shirva[9] village in Dakshina Kannada (now Udupi district) of Karnataka to Chandra Prakash Shetty and Uma Shetty. He has two sisters (Naina and Sandhya). He did his B.com from Rizvi College, Bandra in Mumbai.[9] He married Smitha Shetty and they have a daughter, Viva Shetty.[10]

Filmography

Film

Year Film Role Language
1996 Diljale Gunman Hindi
2007 Johnny Gaddaar Shiva
2009 Runway Police Inspector
2014 Singham Returns Senior Inspector Daya
2022 Govinda Naam Mera Inspector Javed
2023 Yaan SuperStar[11] Bala Krishna Tulu
The Tenant Detective Daya Hindi
English

Television

Year Show Role Notes
1998–2018 CID Senior Inspector Daya Main role
2005 CID: Special Bureau Episodic role
Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin Guest appearance
Kkusum
2010 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Contestant
2010–2012 Gutur Gu Harpreet Singh Season 1
2011 Surya The Super Cop Senior Inspector Daya Episodic role
2012 Adaalat - CID Viruddh Adaalat
Gutur Gu Daya Season 2
2013 Bully's neighbour Season 3
2014 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Senior Inspector Daya Guest
Adaalat - CID Vs Adaalat – Karmyudh Episodic role
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 Contestant
2016 Gupp Chupp Rocky Guest appearance
2019 CIF Inspector Hanuman Pandey Lead role
2021 Savdhaan India Host 5 episodes

Awards

Year Awards Category Work Result Ref
2013 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India Favorite Actor CID Nominated
2016 Nominated
2011 Gold Awards Best Supporting Actor Won [12]
2018 Hall of Fame Won [3]

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. 1 2 "ZEE Gold Awards 2018: Winners list". BizAsia. 19 June 2018.
  4. ↑ "About Dayanand Shetty | My Cash Kit". www.mycashkit.com. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  5. ↑ (Hindustan Times news article) "Hindustan Times – Archive News". Archived from the original on 26 August 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
  6. ↑ "Dayanand Shetty: I will not let fear creep into my mind!". 16 February 2014.
  7. ↑ "Daya of CID eliminated from Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 5". news.biharprabha.com. Indo-Asian News Service. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
  8. ↑ "Amitabh Bachchan reveals CID team's funny side on Kaun Banega Crorepati". The Times of India. 23 September 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
  9. 1 2 "CID Daya Shetty Tulu Interview 🔥🔥 | Yaan Superstar movie | Mangalore | Bombat Cinema". YouTube. Bombat Cinema. Retrieved 11 July 2023. See 0:50 to 1:10
  10. ↑ Celebrities, Tollywood. "Dayanand Shetty Family Wife Son Daughter Father Mother Marriage Photos Biography Profile". Tollywood Celebrities. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
  11. ↑ "Mangaluru: 'Yan Superstar' Tulu film gets ready to hit screens". www.daijiworld.com. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
  12. ↑ "Indiantelevisionawards".
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