Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/12/1969 |
| Age | 56 years |
| Birthplace | Katapadi, Udupi Karnataka, India |
Latest News about Dayanand Shetty
01/01/2025
Dayanand Shetty was cast as Parbat Singh in the Netflix series Single Papa in 2025. The role placed him alongside Kunal Khemu, Prajakta Koli, Manoj Pahwa, and Ayesha Raza Mishra, and he played a male nanny in the series.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Dayanand Chandrashekhar Shetty |
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| Nickname | Daya |
| Famous Role | Daya (CID) |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Sagittarius |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6’ 2” | ||||||
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| Weight | 108 kg | ||||||
| Eye Color | Brown | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black | ||||||
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Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Rizvi College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Mumbai |
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| Degree | Bachelor of Commerce |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hindu |
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| Hobbies | Travelling |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Wife | Smitha Shetty |
| Children | Viva |
Family
| Father | Chandra Prakash Shetty |
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| Mother | Uma Shetty |
| Siblings | Naina Shetty and Sandhya Shetty |
Career
| Debut |
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| Salary | 80K-1 lakh/episode (INR) |
Favourites
| Food | Mangalorean food |
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| Actor | Ajay Devgan |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/dayanandshetty_official/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He began his professional journey as an athlete, specializing in shot put and discus throw. | |
| 2. In 2002, he was recognized as the most handsome man on Indian television. | |
| 3. He is well-known for delivering the memorable line 'Darwaza tod do Daya' in the TV show CID. | |
| 4. In real life, he shares a close friendship with Aditya Srivastava, who portrays Abhijeet on CID. | |
| 5. He was a champion shot put and discus thrower in Maharashtra in 1996. | |
| 6. He received the Best Actor award for his performance in the Tulu play Secret. | |
| 7. He won the Best Supporting Actor award for his role in CID at the Gold Awards in 2012. | |
| 8. In 2018, he was inducted into the Gold Awards Hall of Fame. | |
| 9. He participated in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 in 2010. | |
| 10. He participated in Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 in 2014. | |
| 11. In December 2022, he underwent a hair transplant surgery. | |
| 12. In 2024, he teamed up with Aditya Srivastava for a travel and food-based YouTube show called Safarkhana. |