1. Dayanand Chandrashekhar Shetty was born on 11 December 1969 and 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.
19 Facts About Dayanand Shetty
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Dayanand Shetty was inducted into the Gold Awards Hall of Fame in 2018.
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Dayanand Shetty married Smitha Shetty and they have a daughter, Viva Shetty.
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Dayanand Shetty is a sportsman who turned to acting due to a leg injury.
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Dayanand Shetty was a shot put and discus thrower, and won many prizes in these sports.
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Dayanand Shetty was the champion of discus throw from Maharashtra in 1996.
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Dayanand Shetty has acted in many commercials and has won awards as a theatre artist.
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Dayanand Shetty won the Best Actor award for his role in the Tulu language play Secret.
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Dayanand Shetty auditioned and was selected for the role of CID officer in 1998.
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Dayanand Shetty is known for his role of Senior Inspector Daya in CID.
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Dayanand Shetty has written for some of the episodes of CID.
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Dayanand Shetty won the "Best Looking Guy" vote, conducted by Indian Television in 2002.
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Dayanand Shetty participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa, a dance reality show.
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Dayanand Shetty has made guest appearances in shows like Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin and Kkusum.
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Dayanand Shetty has acted in Gutur Gu, which is a silent comedy show.
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Dayanand Shetty has made appearances as a celebrity guest in shows including Deal Ya No Deal, Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, Kahani Comedy Circus Ki and Aapka Sapna Hamara Apna.
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Dayanand Shetty participated in 5th season of Khatron Ke Khiladi doing many stunts, but was eventually eliminated.
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Dayanand Shetty has won the best-supporting actor award in the Gold Awards 2012.
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Dayanand Shetty played the role of ACP Daya in film Singham Again.