Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Dayanand Chandrashekhar Shetty |
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| Nickname | Daya |
| Famous Role | Daya (CID) |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Sagittarius |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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 | ||||
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Family
| Father | Chandra Prakash Shetty | ||||
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| Mother | Uma Shetty | ||||
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Career
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| Salary | 80K-1 lakh/episode (INR) |
Favourites
| Food | Mangalorean food |
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| Actor | Ajay Devgan |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| He began his professional journey as an athlete, specializing in shot put and discus throw. | |
| In 2002, he was recognized as the most handsome man on Indian television. | |
| He is well-known for delivering the memorable line 'Darwaza tod do Daya' in the TV show CID. | |
| In real life, he shares a close friendship with Aditya Srivastava, who portrays Abhijeet on CID. |
