Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Daya Bidde Nayak |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | CES College, Mumbai |
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| Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Hometown | Udupi |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Komal N. |
Family
| Father | Bidde Nayak (Deceased) |
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| Mother | Radha Nayak |
Career
| Overview | Daya Nayak began working with the Mumbai Police in 1995 and over the years has been involved in numerous encounters with criminals, amassing a reputation as an encounter specialist. He faced significant challenges including allegations of corruption and links to the underworld, all of which he resisted and overcame, eventually being reinstated after his accusations were cleared. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/daya_nayak56/ | |
| https://x.com/DayaBNayak |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| Daya Nayak was raised in a lower-middle class South-Indian family. | |
| He moved to Mumbai in 1979 where he worked at a hotel canteen while continuing his education. | |
| In 2000, Amitabh Bachchan inaugurated a school built in his native village using donations from Bollywood personalities. | |
| He was wrongly accused of corruption in 2006 and remained under suspension for over six years before being cleared of all charges. | |
| Daya Nayak's life inspired films like 'Ab Tak Chhappan' (2004) and 'Encounter Dayanayak Kannada' (2005). |
