Rishab Shetty Biography, Movies, Age, Net Worth, Directed Movies

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Biography

Rishab Shetty is a well-known Indian actor and director who prominently works in Kannada movies. He has a diploma in film directing from Bangalore's Government Film and TV Institute. He debuted in Kannada cinema by working as A. M. R. Ramesh's assistant in the movie Cyanide.

Rishab Shetty later worked with Arvind Kaushik on a TV show before making his acting debut with Rakshit Shetty in Thuglak. In Pawan Kumar's Lucia Rishabh had a small role as a police officer. 

In the film Ulidavaru Kandante directed by his friend Rakshit Shetty Rishab had a significant part. He has a solid theatre background and has participated in Yakshagana. His directed film Rickky received favorable reviews from both reviewers and viewers. 

His most recent film Kirik Party was released in 2016 and quickly became popular after its successful theatrical run. Rishab Shetty’s Zodiac Sign is Cancer. To Know more about Rishab Shetty read this interesting blog and unfold some amazing Facts about your favorite star Rishab Shetty.

Age

Rishab Shetty’s Birthday is on the 7th of July. Rishab Shetty’s Birthyear is in 1983. Rishab Shetty’s age is 39 years old as of 2023. Rishab Shetty’s Hometown is Kundapura Karnataka. 

Educational Qualification

Rishab Shetty was born on 7 July 1983. Rishab Shetty’s Birthplace is Keradi Village Kundapura Karnataka. Rishab Shetty’s Father’s name is Y Bhaskar Shetty. Rishabh Shetty's father is an astrologer by Profession and Rishab Shetty’s Mother is a Homemaker whose name is  Lakshmi Shetty.  Rishab has one sister named Pratibha Hegde who works in Wipro.  Rishab Shetty did his schooling at Board High School Kundapur Karnataka and for higher studies he went to colleges like Vijaya College Bengaluru Bhandarkar Arts and Science College Shetty who holds a diploma in film directing from the Government Film and TV Institute in Bangalore collaborated on the movie Cyanide with A. M. R. Ramesh. 

Wife and Family

Rishab Shetty's Family members are their father mother sister wife and children. Rishabh Shetty's parents names are Y Bhaskar Shetty and Lakshmi Shetty. Rishab Shetty’s Father’s name is Y Bhaskar Shetty. Rishab Shetty’s Mother's name is Lakshmi Shetty. Rishab Shetty's sibling is Pratibha Hegde. Rishab Shetty's sister is Pratibha Hegde. Rishab Shetty's wife is Pragati Shetty. Rishab Shetty's children are Ranvir Shetty and Raadya Shetty. Rishab Shetty's brother is no one as he does not have a brother. 

Listening to love stories is always a pleasure. For the viewer to be able to experience and immerse in the realms of love sounds nothing short of appealing. The Indian actor and director Rishab Shetty and his wife Pragati Shetty's love story is pretty unique in its own way. 

A major twist in the marriage of Rishab and Pragathi is that he claims it was organized but it was actually with his best friend. Being a fan of Rakshit Shetty Pragati Shetty went to see the brand-new Rickydirected by Rishab. In addition to Pragati the movie's cast was in attendance in the same theatre. The actors of Ricky then interacted with Pragati Shetty but something about this interaction confused Rishab because Pragati reminded him of someone he knew.

After a year talk of getting married begins. Due to Rishab's film history and Pragati's family's initial resistance they eventually gave in to their mutual love which led to the couple's 2020 nuptials. One daughter and one son named Ranvir Shetty and Raadya Shetty were born to Rohit Shetty and Pragathi Shetty. Rishab Shetty's age is 39 years as of 2022. Pragathi Rishab Shetty's age is not made public yet.

Movies

Shetty worked with Arvind Kaushik on a TV show before making his acting debut in Thuglak. He had a little cameo as a police officer in Pawan Kumar's Lucia before having a major role in Rakshit Shetty's Ulidavaru Kandante. Then in 2016 his first film as a filmmaker Ricky with Rakshit Shetty was released and the box office reaction was average. Then in the same year Kirik Party was developed and became a smash hit in the business. At the 66th National Film Awards Shetty's third directorial effort Sarkari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale Kaasaragodu took home the National Award for Best Children's Film.

Lucia (2013)

Pawan Kumar wrote co-edited and directed the 2013 Kannada-language psychological thriller drama film Lucia. Sathish Ninasam and Sruthi Hariharan play the key characters. In this movie Rishab played the role of a Police Officer.

The story of the movie centers on Nikki a theatre usher with insomnia. He enters a strange type of dream after taking a particular drug. Adi Rishab Shetty started a trend when he crowdfunded the first Kannada movie Lucia through the efforts of the general public. Poornachandra Tejaswi composed the soundtrack for the movie and Siddhartha Nuni was in charge of the photography. On July 20 2013 Lucia had its world premiere at the London Indian Film Festival. At the festival it was named Best Film by the Audience.

First Movie as a Lead: Bell Bottom (2019)

A 2019 Indian criminal comedy titled Bell Bottom was written by Dayanand T. K. and directed by Jayatheertha. Produced by Santhosh Kumar K. C. under the Golden Horse Cinema label the movie takes place in the 1980s. The lead actors in the movie are Rishab Shetty and Hariprriya. Pramod Shetty Yogaraj Bhat and Achyuth Kumar make up the supporting cast. B. Ajaneesh Loknath is the film's composer of music Aravind Kashyap is the director of photography K. M. Prakash is the editor and Raghu Niduvalli is the dialogue writer. 

The movie was filmed in Shivamogga's Sagara taluk. The police station scenes were filmed at Udupi in part. One of the biggest earners of 2019 was the film. the 100 days in over 25 centers hosting Housefull shows were concluded. The film had its Japanese debut at Indian Film Week.

Kantara (2022)

Kantara is a 2022 Indian action thriller movie in the Kannada language that was written and directed by Rishab Shetty and produced by Vijay Kiragandur under the banner of Hombale Films. Shetty plays a Kambala champion in the movie who clashes with Murali an honorable DRFO officer (Kishore).

On September 30 2022 Kantara was released. Both critics commended the cast performances (especially those of Shetty and Kishore) the narrative director production design cinematography proper display of the Bhoota Kola action sequences editing soundtrack and musical score. It became the second-highest-grossing Kannada movie of 2022 and the third-highest-earning Kannada movie of all time thanks to the movie's tremendous commercial success.

Kantara was nominated in Oscars from India in 2022.

Career as a Director

Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale Kaasaragodu Koduge: Raamanna Rai (2018)

Sarkaari Hiriya Praathamika Shaale Kaasaragodu Koduge: Raamanna Rai is a 2018 Indian Kannada language sociopolitical comedy film written directed and produced by Rishab Shetty and it is distributed by Sudeep. Anant Nag Ranjan Sampath Pramod Shetty Saptha Pavoor Mahendra Sohan Shetty Prakash Thuminad Manish Heroor and more actors are featured in the movie. At the box office it was dubbed a Blockbuster. At the 66th National Film Awards in 2019 it took home the National Film Award for Best Children's Film.

The joyful and naughty lives of the students at a Kannada-medium school in Kerala come to an abrupt end when the government decides to close the school according to the movie's narrative.

Hero (2021)

Hero is a 2021 Indian Kannada action comedy film that M. Bharath Raj a debutante wrote and directed. Under the name Rishab Shetty Films Rishab Shetty produces the movie. The key actors are debutantes Ganavi Laxman and Rishab Shetty. Ugram Manju and Pramod Shetty make up the supporting cast. The soundtrack was composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath while Arvind S. Kashyap handled the filming. The movie was hailed as a success after receiving favorable reviews from reviewers and viewers.

Career Timeline

Movies as Director Producer and Writer

Controversies

Kantara Film Controversy

Actor Rishab Shetty who wrote starred in and directed the movie discovered that Kantara was embroiled in scandal. His statement split the online community in two and that was the beginning of everything. The Bhoota Kola ritual is a part of Hindu culture featuring the lead actor and director. The Kantara actor responded to a question regarding Panjurli by saying Those gods they are all part of our tradition to Tamil channel Cinema Vikatan. Without a doubt it is a component of Hindu ceremonies and traditions. I have faith in and respect for my religion since I am Hindu. But I won't claim that others are mistaken. What we have mentioned has been done so using a component of Hindu dharma. 

Things went tough when Rishab Shetty's allegation was refuted by internet users and his supporters criticized him for it. Glad our Kannada film Kantara is making national ripples actor and activist Chetan Kumar Ahimsa stated. Bhootha Kola according to director Rishabh Shetty is Hindu culture. False Vedic-Brahminical Hinduism predates the Bahujan traditions of our Pambada/Nalike/Parawa. We demand accurate depictions of Moolnivasi cultures both on and off the screen. The moment his Tweet went public internet users immediately disagreed with him.

Net Worth

Rishab is a well-known director in the Kannada cinema industry. As a result of Kantara's international success he is now much sought after. He will be sought after by every production company to finance his upcoming project and directors are interested in casting him in their own works. He is the owner of an Audi Q7 valued at Rs. 85 lakh. Films are made under his own label Rishab Shetty Films.

Although Rishab Shetty Films' exact net worth is unknown Net Worth Spot has estimated it as $437.62k. However some have speculated that Rishab Shetty Films' actual net worth may be far larger than that. If his all account is considered Rishab Shetty Films' net worth might reach $612.66 000.

Awards

• 2016- Won 2016 Karnataka State Film Awards-Best Family Entertainer for the movie Kirik Party
• Won 64th Filmfare Awards South-Best Director for the movie Kirik Party
• Won 6th SIIMA Awards-Best Director for the movie Kirik Party
• Won 66th National Film Awards-Best Children's Film for the movie Sa.Hi.Pra.Shaale Kasaragodu Koduge: Ramanna Rai
• Won 2018 Karnataka State Film Awards-est Family Entertainer for the movie Sa.Hi.Pra.Shaale Kasaragodu Koduge: Ramanna Rai

8 Interesting Facts

• Rishab even assisted Arvind Kaushik on TV serials before making his acting debut in Tuglak.
• The Government Film and TV Institute in Bangalore has awarded Rishab Shetty a diploma in film direction.
• The production company Rishab Shetty Films is owned by Rishab Shetty.
• The Real Name of Rishab Shetty is Prashant Shetty.
• Rishab Shetty Films his own production company was founded by him in 2016.
• In an interview Rishabh disclosed that the first gift he gave his wife was a set of golden earrings known as "Jhumkas " and the first gift he got from her was a bottle of Old Monk rum.
• In an interview Rishabh's wife Pragathi revealed that if the film industry didn't exist he would be employed in the construction industry.
• He made an appearance on Bigg Boss Kannada's Kicchan Time in 2017. He was given a diploma for completing the RiMeg Cream Chicken cooking class at Kicchan Time.

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