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{{Short description|Indian actor, Best known for his role in C.I.D as Senior Inspector Daya}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Dayanand Shetty
| image = Dayanand Shetty.jpg
| caption = Dayanand Shetty at a Bunt community event
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1969|12|11}}
| birth_name = Dayanand Chandrashekhar Shetty
| birth_place = [[Katapady]], [[Udupi]], [[Udupi district]], [[Tulu Nadu]], [[Mysuru State]] (now [[Karnataka]]), [[India]]
| awards = Two [[Gold Awards]]
| occupation = Actor, model
| spouse = Smitha Shetty
| known for = Senior Inspector Daya ([[C.I.D. (India TV series)|''CID'']])
| height = {{convert|1.88|m|ftin|abbr=on}}
| image_size =
| years_active = 1996–present
| notable_works = {{plainlist|
* ''CID''
* ''[[Singham Returns]]''
}}
| other_names = Daya
}}

'''Dayanand Chandrashekhar Shetty''' (born 11 December 1969) is an [[Indian People|Indian]] film and television actor and model, best known for his role as [[CID (Indian TV series)|Senior Inspector Daya]] in India's longest-running television police procedural ''[[CID (Indian TV series)|CID]]''.<ref>Dibyajyoti Chaudhuri, [https://web.archive.org/web/20131221100455/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-08-15/tv/29888737_1_tv-industry-shivaji-satam-audience "Shivaji Satam, Dayanand Shetty in a new Avatar"], TV, ''[[The Times of India]]'', 15 August 2011.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in.com/dayanand-shetty/biography-1952009.html|title=Latest News, Trending Topics, Top Stories, HD Videos & Photos, Live TV Channels, Lifestyle, Sports, Entertainment |website=In.com|access-date=4 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170806101010/http://www.in.com/dayanand-shetty/biography-1952009.html|archive-date=6 August 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> He was inducted into the [[Gold Awards]] Hall of Fame in 2018.<ref name=Hof>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bizasialive.com/zee-gold-awards-2018-winners-list/|title=ZEE Gold Awards 2018: Winners list|website=BizAsia}}</ref>

== 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'''''.<ref>{{Cite web|title=About Dayanand Shetty {{!}} My Cash Kit|url=https://www.mycashkit.com/movies/star-biography/252#:~:text=He%20was%20a%20shot%20put,model,%20film%20and%20television%20actor.|access-date=2021-06-18|website=www.mycashkit.com}}</ref>

He then auditioned for the role of ''CID'' officer in 1998 and was the one who got selected.<ref>(Hindustan Times news article) {{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/Brunch/Brunch-Stories/Chasing-criminals-cracking-cases/Article1-902785.aspx |title=Hindustan Times – Archive News |access-date=28 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120826035223/https://www.hindustantimes.com/Brunch/Brunch-Stories/Chasing-criminals-cracking-cases/Article1-902785.aspx |archive-date=26 August 2012 }}</ref> He is known for his role of Senior Inspector Daya in ''[[CID (Indian TV series)|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 (Indian TV series)|''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 (Indian Dance Series)|Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]'' (Season 4), dance reality show.

A song was recorded for ''[[CID (Indian TV series)|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|''Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (season 4)'']], [[Comedy Circus|''Kahani Comedy Circus Ki'']] and ''Aapka Sapna Hamara Apna''.

He participated in the 2014 Season of ''[[Khatron ke Khiladi (TV Series)|Khatron ke Khiladi]]'' doing many stunts, but was eventually eliminated.<ref name=bollywoodlife>{{cite web|title=Dayanand Shetty: I will not let fear creep into my mind!|url=https://www.bollywoodlife.com/news-gossip/dayanand-shetty-i-will-not-let-fear-creep-into-my-mind/}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Daya of CID eliminated from Khatron Ke Khiladi Season 5|url=http://news.biharprabha.com/2014/04/daya-of-cid-eliminated-from-khatron-ke-khiladi-season-5/|agency=Indo-Asian News Service|publisher=news.biharprabha.com|access-date=23 April 2014}}</ref>

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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Amitabh Bachchan reveals CID team's funny side on Kaun Banega Crorepati|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news/Amitabh-Bachchan-reveals-CID-teams-funny-side-on-Kaun-Banega-Crorepati/articleshow/43245231.cms|access-date=6 December 2014|work=[[The Times of India]]|date=23 September 2014}}</ref> 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 language|Tulu]] speaking [[Bunt (community)|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.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Celebrities|first=Tollywood|title=Dayanand Shetty Family Wife Son Daughter Father Mother Marriage Photos Biography Profile.|url=https://www.tollywoodcelebrities.com/2018/07/dayanand-shetty-family-wife-son.html|access-date=2021-06-18|website=Tollywood Celebrities}}</ref>

==Filmography==
===Film===
{| class="sortable wikitable"
! style="background:;" |Year
! style="background:;" |Film
! style="background:;" |Role
|-
|1996
|''[[Diljale]]''
|Gun man
|-
|2007
|''[[Johnny Gaddaar]]''
|Shiva
|-
|2009
|''[[Runway (2009 film)|Runway]]''
|Inspector
|-
|2014
|''[[Singham Returns]]''
|Senior Inspector Daya
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! scope="col" |Year
! scope="col" |Show
! scope="col" |Role
! scope="col" |Notes
|-
|1998–2018
|''[[C.I.D. (Indian TV series)|C.I.D.]]''
| rowspan="2" |Senior Inspector Daya
|Main Role
|-
| rowspan="3" |2005
|''[[CID Special Bureau]]''
|Episodic Role
|-
|''[[Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin]]''
|
| rowspan="2" |Guest appearance
|-
|''[[Kkusum]]''
|
|-
|2010–2012
|''[[Gutur Gu]]''
|Harpreet Singh
|Season 1
|-
|2011
|''[[Surya The Super Cop]]''
| rowspan="2" |Senior Inspector Daya
| rowspan="2" |Episodic Role
|-
| rowspan="2" |2012
|''[[Adaalat]]'' - [[CID Viruddh Adaalat]]
|-
| rowspan="2" |''[[Gutur Gu]]''
|Daya Singh
|Season 2
|-
|2013
|Bully's Neigbhour
|Season 3
|-
| rowspan="2" |2014
|''[[Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah]]'' - Mahasangam
| rowspan="2" |Senior Inspector Daya
| rowspan="2" |Episodic Role
|-
|''[[Adaalat]]'' - CID Vs Adaalat – Karmyudh
|-
|2016
|''[[Gupp Chupp]]''
|Rocky
|Guest appearance
|-
|2019
|''[[CIF (TV series)|CIF]]''
|Inspector Hanuman Pandey
|Lead Role
|-
|2021
|''[[Savdhaan India]]''
|Host (from Season 9 (''Savdhaan India - F.I.R.'') Episode 14)
|
|-
|}

===Reality Shows===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
! scope="col" |Year
! scope="col" |Title
! scope="col" |Role
! scope="col" |References
|-
|2005
|''[[Deal Ya No Deal]]''
| rowspan="10" |Himself
|
|-
|2007
|''[[Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai]]''
|
|-
|2010
|''[[Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa]]''
|-
| rowspan="2" |2011
|''[[Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega]]''
|
|-
|''Aapka Sapna Hamara Apna''
|
|-
|2012
|''[[Kahani Comedy Circus Ki]]''
|
|-
| rowspan="2" |2014
|''[[Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5|Khatron Ke Khiladi (Season 5)]]''
|
|-
|''[[Kaun Banega Crorepati]] (Season 8)''
|
|-
|2016
|''[[The Kapil Sharma Show]]''
|
|-
|2017
|''[[Sabse Bada Kalakar]]''
|
|-
|}

==Awards==
;[[Gold Awards]]
*2011:'''Won''' Gold Award for Best Supporting Actor (Critics) for ''[[C.I.D. (India TV series)|''CID'']]''<ref>https://indiantelevisionawards.webs.com/boroplus-gold-awards</ref>
*2018:'''Inducted'''- Hall of Fame for CID<ref name=Hof/>

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
*{{IMDb name|2738079|Daya Shetty}}

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[[Category:Indian male film actors]]
[[Category:Indian male television actors]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Male actors in Hindi cinema]]
[[Category:Indian male stage actors]]
[[Category:Male actors from Karnataka]]
[[Category:1969 births]]
[[Category:People from Udupi district]]
[[Category:Male actors in Hindi television]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian male actors]]

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