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Dayanand Shetty is set to make a comeback on television with the new season of the iconic show CID. In a recent interaction, Daya, who famously portrayed Senior Inspector Daya on the show, shared his experiences of shooting for the previous seasons and reflected on how the unique concept of CID kept the cast engaged and excited for 20 years until it last aired in 2018. He also revealed that filming CID was handled with a “military mindset,” where no one ever said no to challenging tasks, even going as far as entering manholes and sewers for scenes. Daya fondly spoke about the camaraderie shared among the cast members during the earlier seasons.
In an interview on the YouTube channel AP Podcast, Daya contrasted CID with traditional TV soaps, where actors typically shoot on a single set. In contrast, CID offered constant variety, allowing its cast to perform in diverse settings and locations. He shared, “The plus point of CID was that everyday was different. The location and co-stars kept changing. Sometimes we would shoot with a big star and sometime with other actors. We had around 15-17 locations in every episode. So, we weren’t bored.”
Daya also described the egalitarian working culture on the CID set, where everyone was treated equally. “For every actor, acting was just a job on the set. There was no compromise, and nobody was a star. We were all laborers on CID,” he said. “On other shows, each actor wants their own vanity van, regardless of their status. Even small actors, whom people might not recognize, demand separate space. On CID, around 7-8 of us would share a single makeup room. Even if we were given separate compartments, we’d open them up to make a bigger shared space where we’d eat and chill together. There was no distinction—no one was considered a big or small actor, nor were people treated differently if they were planning to leave the show. We were all human beings, treating each other with respect. It was like a military setup—everyone did their job, and no one felt superior or inferior.”
He further elaborated, “We have never told the director that we can’t jump in that as it is dirty. We have got down in manholes, sewage and so much dirty water that I can even speak about it for a scene. You don’t say no. Shooting was done on a military level.”
CID, one of India’s longest-running television series, aired for 20 years on Sony Entertainment Television, with its first episode debuting in 1998. Now, the makers have decided to bring back this beloved show with a new season, reuniting the original cast for its much-anticipated return.
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