CID's Dayanand Shetty recalls one time when a scene went wrong; shares ‘My finger touched my co-star's nose, he started bleeding'

Time of India

01-05-2025

Veteran actor
Dayanand Shetty
, best known for his iconic role as
Inspector Daya
in the long-running crime series
CID
, recently opened up about an unexpected mishap that occurred on set during his two-decade journey with the show.
Known for his towering presence and powerful screen persona, Shetty revealed that he always had to exercise extra caution while filming intense action scenes, especially those involving physical gestures like slaps.
Before his acting career, Shetty was a professional athlete, specializing in shot put. While his athletic background helped him build the strength and discipline needed for action-packed roles, it occasionally became a challenge on set.
'I have broken many doors on the CID set, but I would never make contact with anyone's face while slapping them,' he shared in an interview with Filmee Keeda.
Recalling a rare incident, Shetty said, '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. It just looks real on screen.'
Despite his powerful persona, Shetty emphasized the importance of professionalism and safety on set, always ensuring his co-stars were never harmed during filming.
Meanwhile, CID is gearing up for high-stakes drama in its latest episodes. A new promo teases an intense confrontation between
ACP Pradyuman
(Shivaji Satam) and ACP Ayushman (Parth Samthaan). The tension escalates as Abhijeet is shot while rescuing a kidnapped child, leaving Daya distressed over his partner's life-threatening situation.
With old faces returning and fresh storylines unfolding, CID continues to deliver gripping action and emotional depth, keeping its loyal audience hooked.