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’ | Television News
“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 …
