CID's Dayanand Shetty recalls how an accidental touch from his finger left his co-star's nose bleeding: ‘Just happened once in two decades'

Indian Express

30-04-2025

' Daya, darwaza tod do' — the iconic dialogue etched in every CID fan's memory — is a testament to the character's strength, something that actor Dayanand Shetty had to be mindful of while filming. Shetty recently revealed that he had to be extremely cautious while performing scenes where his character was supposed to slap his co-actor, as his powerful athletic build could unintentionally injure them. Before entering the film and television industry, Shetty was a professional athlete pursuing a career in shot put, but a knee injury ended his journey in sports.
While Shetty's background in sports has benefited various aspects of his acting career, the strength he gained from years of training also posed a potential risk to those working with him on set. However, he also insisted that he makes sure he is very careful and doesn't injure anyone. In an interaction with Filmee Keeda, Shetty disclosed that he was always particular about avoiding physical contact with co-stars during intense scenes. He said, 'I have broken many doors on CID set but I would never make contact with anyone's face while slapping them.'
Recalling how even a slight touch from him once caused injury, he shared, 'Once my fingers touched someone's nose during a slapping scene and he started bleeding. It can be that dangerous but that happened only once in my 22-year CID career. Otherwise, I never made contact to anyone's face. It looks real on screen.'
CID has been one of the longest-running television shows in India. It began airing in 1998 and ran for 20 years before going off air in 2018. However, due to popular demand, the makers revived the show in 2024 on Sony TV, and it also started streaming on Netflix. Despite the nostalgia and fanfare, the show has been struggling with low TRPs in its new season.
In January 2025, reports indicated that the show recorded 65 percent lower television ratings compared to Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, another long-running TV series. According to BARC's TRP report for Week 2 of 2025, the show managed a viewership rating of just 0.8. The exit of actor Shivaji Satam, who portrayed the iconic role of ACP Pradyuman, also significantly impacted the show's viewership.