Dayanand Shetty: Action, Applause, Fame and Net Worth

You might know him as Dayanand Shetty, but for sure your eyes will get widened and be excited when you hear this iconic character “Senior Inspector Daya” from the long-running Indian television series “CID”. Dayanand was born in Karnataka, spent a really good childhood in his hometown and decided to pursue his career in athletics. But destiny has spotted him a place something bigger than he thought of. Due to an injury his dream to pursue in athletics shattered which led him into the path of acting. 

Television Banger!

Dayanand Shetty, was followed by a career-defining journey in the Indian Television while portraying a strong, dependable cop Daya. This is something significant that he has been doing for over two decades. He emerged as one of the most recognizable faces on the Indian television and a pop culture phenomenon with his one notable dialogue/catchphrase ‘Daya, darwaza tod do’. This pathbreaking series received more charm and depth due to his profound on-screen chemistry with his co-stars Shivaji Satam who played the role ‘ACP Pradyuman’ and Aditya Srivastava as ‘Abhijeet’. 

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His unparalleled fame on television helped him to seize the opportunities to do roles in movies like Singham Returns, Johnny Gaddaar, Runway, Govinda Naam Mera, Jaat and Singham Again. He involved themselves in the reality shows and even in giving voices for the animated films, further he performed in theatrical productions too. 

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Awards Received by Shetty 

Dayanand Shetty – Net Worth

Dayanand’s long standing presence in the television industry has majorly contributed to his net worth which is estimated to be around ₹45 crore and it has been reported on the Jagran English that he is paid ₹80,000 for each episode. And the television series or his acting is the major source of his income. 

He remains to be a beloved figure in the Indian households for his commitment to the character as a heroic cop and it will remain the same for many more years. Dayanand’s journey showcases his testament to resilience, inevitable talent, and the power of television shaping his glorious stardom.