How does Dayanand Shetty's role in 'Hello! Knock Knock Kon Hai' differ from his 'CID' character?

In 'Hello! Knock Knock Kon Hai', Dayanand Shetty plays a character in grey shades, unlike his upright cop role in 'CID'.

Who is Dayanand Shetty's co-star in 'Hello! Knock Knock Kon Hai'?

Dayanand Shetty's 'CID' co-star Aditya Srivastava also stars in 'Hello! Knock Knock Kon Hai', but their dynamic in the new film is very different from their close-knit friendship in 'CID'.

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'CID' Star Dayanand Shetty Embraces Darker Roles in Thriller 'Hello! Knock Knock Kon Hai'

10 Nov

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Summary

Dayanand Shetty's iconic 'CID' role made him synonymous with upright cop
His new film 'Hello! Knock Knock Kon Hai' features him in a complex, grey character
Shetty reunites with 'CID' co-star Aditya Srivastava, but their dynamic is very different

'CID' Star Dayanand Shetty Embraces Darker Roles in Thriller 'Hello! Knock Knock Kon Hai'

In November 2025, veteran actor Dayanand Shetty, who gained immense popularity for his role as Daya in the long-running TV series 'CID', is now embracing darker and more complex characters. His latest release, the thriller 'Hello! Knock Knock Kon Hai', allows Shetty to step into a different space and showcase a new dimension of his craft.

Shetty acknowledges that his on-screen persona as Daya has become inseparable from his real-life identity, thanks to the show's immense popularity. However, in 'Hello! Knock Knock Kon Hai', he portrays a character very unlike his 'CID' role, with Shetty and his co-star Aditya Srivastava playing characters in grey shades, unlike their close-knit friendship in the iconic TV series.