/> The suspended super-cop has been spending a lot of time with Randeep Hooda.

Says Daya Nayak, "Randeep and his director Vishram Sawant came to me after they had finished their first film D. They wanted to make a cops film called Risk. My first request to them was to not make the cop look like a fool.

I won't name him, but one major leading man wore the cop's cap front-to-back and was seen dancing in the garden with a girl. One of the more authentic films on a cop was Ramu's Shool. But that showed the cop losing everything to remain true to his duty.

Whether it was Ram Gopal Varma in Ab Tak Chappan or Vishram Sawant in Risk they had to put in commercial elements. I instructed him on the length of the hair, the clothes, walk, etc."

He's equally impressed by both Nana and Randeep. "They've played characters based on me. Nana is a seasoned trouper. Randeep has the potential to become as big. I'm a big fan of Amitji. The industry is filled with my friends. Ram Gopal Varma is my closest friend in the industry. I respect and befriend anyone who has an artistic talent."

When approached by Randeep, Daya Nayak made it clear he won't give confidential information about the workings of the police force. "Randeep used to visit my police station late-night. We 'd go patrolling together. He used to wonder how we coped with so many mosquitoes.

I jokingly told him we were put in a room filled with mosquitoes during police station. He took it seriously! He came home saw all my trophies for bravery....Randeep spent a lot of time with me."

There have been other occasions when Nayak has been approached to provide tips for cops films. "When Ram Gopal Varma's was making Ab Tak Chappan based on my life I requested him to make a decent film. They wanted to know physical details like how I hold the gun, etc. They've also made films like Kagaar and a Kannada film called Encounter. There're 75,000 articles on me on Google."

Daya's life is a source of constant curiosity for movie-makers. "My life resembles a movie. I come from a very poor family. I ran away from my village to Mumbai. I worked for several years in a hotel and attended a night school. I know there would my biography would be sell-out."

Daya Nayak is proud of his association with the film industry. "I helped sort out problems to do with extortion and the underworld. When I began to fraternize with film folks I had to maintain a certain life style. I think some of my colleagues got jealous.

I was accused of being too speedy in my working style. In my opinion speed is important for optimum efficiency. I guess my sincerity of purpose got to some people. Fortunately all my friends from Bollywood still continue to be in touch with me."

Daya Nayak hates being called an 'encounter specialist.' "I hate it. I'm a Brahmin. To kill anyone deliberately is unthinkable to me. I don't eat meat. I don't drink. Not even tea or coffee. I've never attended film parties and functions. I've never met anyone at mahurats..

Whatever happened in the line of duty was a painful necessity. Koi jaan-boojh ke to kiya nahin.No police officer is interested in killing anyone deliberately.I've worked sincerely and I'll do so again as soon as my suspension is revoked. For now I spend a lot of time with my family.

Since all the security has been taken away there's a security threat to my family. I keep getting threatening calls. But I don't let these set-backs bother me."

Daya Nayak is going to watch his alter ego in Risk on Friday. "With a live audience. I want to hear the roar of the audience. I just hope cops are shown in a good light. I hate it when an underworld don is shown living a glamorous and affluent life. No gangster can afford to come down from a helicopter. Ram Gopal Varma has done a lot to improve the police force's image."