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
12/12/2025
Dayanand Shetty was cast as Parbat Singh, a male nanny, in the Netflix series Single Papa, which premiered on December 12, 2025. The series stars Kunal Khemu as a newly divorced man who adopts a baby, with Shetty playing a key role alongside Prajakta Koli, Manoj Pahwa, and Ayesha Raza Mishra.
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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. |