Dayanand Chandrashekhar Shetty (born 11 December 1969) is an model, film and television actress Indian , best known for his role as Senior Inspector Daya Singh in India's longest-running television police procedural CID.[1][2] He was inducted into the Gold Awards Hall of Fame in 2018.[3]
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.
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.
He participated in the 2014 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 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 daughter viva shetty[9]He has studied in Shree Ram Welfare High School in Andheri.
^"About Dayanand Shetty | My Cash Kit". www.mycashkit.com. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
^(Hindustan Times news article) . Archived from the original on 26 August 2012. Retrieved 28 July 2012.
^"Dayanand Shetty: I will not let fear creep into my mind!". 16 February 2014.
^"Daya of CID eliminated from Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 5". news.biharprabha.com. Indo-Asian News Service. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
^"Amitabh Bachchan reveals CID team's funny side on Kaun Banega Crorepati". The Times of India. 23 September 2014. Retrieved 6 December 2014.
^Celebrities, Tollywood. "Dayanand Shetty Family Wife Son Daughter Father Mother Marriage Photos Biography Profile". Tollywood Celebrities. Retrieved 18 June 2021.
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Dayanand Chandrashekhar Shetty born 11 December 1969 is an model film and television actress Indian best known for his role as Senior Inspector Daya Singh in India s longest running television police procedural CID 1 2 He was inducted into the Gold Awards Hall of Fame in 2018 3 Dayanand ShettyShetty at a Bunt Community event in 2018BornDayanand Chandrashekhar Shetty 1969 12 11 11 December 1969 age 53 Katapady Udupi Udupi district Tulu Nadu Mysuru State present day Karnataka India NationalityIndianOther namesDayaOccupationsActorModelYears active1996 presentKnown forPlaying SI Daya Singh CID Notable workC I D Singham ReturnsSpouseSmitha ShettyAwards2 Gold Awards Contents 1 Career 2 Personal life 3 Filmography 3 1 Film 3 2 Television 4 Awards 5 References 6 External linksCareer EditHe 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 Dayanand Shetty with Shivaji Satam Aditya Srivastava and CID TV serial cast 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 the 2014 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 EditDayanand 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 daughter viva shetty 9 He has studied in Shree Ram Welfare High School in Andheri Filmography EditFilm Edit Year Film Role1996 Diljale Gunman2007 Johnny Gaddaar Shiva2009 Runway Police Inspector2014 Singham Returns Senior Inspector Daya Singh2022 Govinda Naam Mera Inspector JavedTelevision Edit Year Show Role Notes1998 2018 C I D Senior Inspector Daya Singh Main role2005 CID Special Bureau Episodic roleJassi Jaissi Koi Nahin Guest appearanceKkusum2010 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Contestant2010 2012 Gutur Gu Harpreet Singh Season 12011 Surya The Super Cop Senior Inspector Daya Singh Episodic role2012 Adaalat CID Viruddh AdaalatGutur Gu Daya Singh Season 22013 Bully s neighbour Season 32014 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Senior Inspector Daya Singh GuestAdaalat CID Vs Adaalat Karmyudh Episodic roleFear Factor Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 Contestant2016 Gupp Chupp Rocky Guest appearance2019 CIF Inspector Hanuman Pandey Lead role2021 Savdhaan India Host 5 episodesAwards EditGold Awards2011 Won Gold Award for Best Supporting Actor Critics for CID 10 2018 Inducted Hall of Fame for CID 3 References Edit Dibyajyoti Chaudhuri Shivaji Satam Dayanand Shetty in a new Avatar TV The Times of India 15 August 2011 Latest News Trending Topics Top Stories HD Videos amp Photos Live TV Channels Lifestyle Sports Entertainment In com Archived from the original on 6 August 2017 Retrieved 4 July 2015 a b ZEE Gold Awards 2018 Winners list BizAsia 19 June 2018 About Dayanand Shetty My Cash Kit www mycashkit com Retrieved 18 June 2021 Hindustan Times news article Hindustan Times Archive News Archived from the original on 26 August 2012 Retrieved 28 July 2012 Dayanand Shetty I will not let fear creep into my mind 16 February 2014 Daya of CID eliminated from Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 5 news biharprabha com Indo Asian News Service Retrieved 23 April 2014 Amitabh Bachchan reveals CID team s funny side on Kaun Banega Crorepati The Times of India 23 September 2014 Retrieved 6 December 2014 Celebrities Tollywood Dayanand Shetty Family Wife Son Daughter Father Mother Marriage Photos Biography Profile Tollywood Celebrities Retrieved 18 June 2021 Indiantelevisionawards External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Dayanand Shetty Daya Shetty at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Dayanand Shetty amp oldid 1132411305, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,