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'''Rishab Shetty''' (born 7 July 1983) is an Indian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter best known for his contributions to Kannada cinema. With acclaimed films such as '''Kirik Party''' and the pan-India blockbuster '''Kantara''', Shetty has become one of the most influential voices in regional and national cinema. His works are celebrated for merging traditional cultural narratives with modern cinematic storytelling.
'''Rishab Shetty''' (born 7 July 1983) is an Indian actor, director, producer, and screenwriter best known for his contributions to Kannada cinema. With acclaimed films such as '''Kirik Party''' and the pan-India blockbuster '''Kantara''', Shetty has become one of the most influential voices in regional and national cinema. His works are celebrated for merging traditional cultural narratives with modern cinematic storytelling.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rishab-shettys-rs-12-crore-mansion-inside-the-actor-filmmakers-massive-home-where-tradition-meets-kantara-tech/articleshow/124308025.cms</ref>


== Early Life and Education ==
== Early Life and Education ==
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Rishab Shetty was born in '''Keradi village''', Kundapura Taluk, Udupi district, Karnataka, into a Bunt family. After completing his schooling in Kundapura, he graduated with a B.Com degree from '''Vijaya College, Bengaluru'''. During his college years, he actively participated in theatre and '''Yakshagana''' performances, which laid the foundation for his career in acting and direction.   
Rishab Shetty was born in '''Keradi village''', Kundapura Taluk, Udupi district, Karnataka, into a Bunt family. After completing his schooling in Kundapura, he graduated with a B.Com degree from '''Vijaya College, Bengaluru'''. During his college years, he actively participated in theatre and '''Yakshagana''' performances, which laid the foundation for his career in acting and direction.   


Determined to pursue filmmaking, he earned a '''Diploma in Film Direction''' from the '''Government Film and TV Institute, Bengaluru'''. His early exposure to theatre and folk art later shaped his cinematic style, deeply rooted in Karnataka’s culture and folklore.
Determined to pursue filmmaking, he earned a '''Diploma in Film Direction''' from the '''Government Film and TV Institute, Bengaluru'''. His early exposure to theatre and folk art later shaped his cinematic style, deeply rooted in Karnataka’s culture and folklore.<ref>https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/rishab-shetty-reacts-to-kantara-chapter-1s-bumper-opening-says-he-once-struggled-to-get-even-one-show-for-his-film-101759455309387.html</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==


=== Early Struggles and Acting Debut (2012–2015) ===
=== Early Struggles and Acting Debut (2012–2015) ===
Rishab began his career in the film industry working in multiple roles — as an assistant director, clap boy, and spot assistant. His acting debut came with the Kannada film '''Tuglak''' (2012), followed by appearances in '''Lucia''' (2013) and '''Ulidavaru Kandante''' (2014), the latter earning him recognition for his realistic performance as Raghu.
Rishab began his career in the film industry working in multiple roles — as an assistant director, clap boy, and spot assistant. His acting debut came with the Kannada film '''Tuglak''' (2012), followed by appearances in '''Lucia''' (2013) and '''Ulidavaru Kandante''' (2014), the latter earning him recognition for his realistic performance as Raghu.<ref>https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/kantara-chapter-1-box-office-records-rx2lewag</ref>


=== Breakthrough as a Director (2016–2019) ===
=== Breakthrough as a Director (2016–2019) ===
In 2016, Shetty made his directorial debut with '''Ricky''', featuring Rakshit Shetty. His next film, '''Kirik Party''', became one of the biggest blockbusters in Kannada cinema and earned him the '''Filmfare Award''' and '''SIIMA Award''' for Best Director.   
In 2016, Shetty made his directorial debut with '''Ricky''', featuring Rakshit Shetty. His next film, '''Kirik Party''', became one of the biggest blockbusters in Kannada cinema and earned him the '''Filmfare Award''' and '''SIIMA Award''' for Best Director.   


He continued his success with the critically acclaimed '''Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai''' (2018), which won the '''National Film Award for Best Children’s Film'''. As an actor, Shetty also played the lead in '''Bell Bottom''' (2019), a retro-style comedy-thriller, which established him as a versatile performer.
He continued his success with the critically acclaimed '''Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai''' (2018), which won the '''National Film Award for Best Children’s Film'''. As an actor, Shetty also played the lead in '''Bell Bottom''' (2019), a retro-style comedy-thriller, which established him as a versatile performer.<ref>https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/regional/rishab-shetty-reveals-diljit-dosanjh-cancelled-his-shows-to-rewatch-kantara-with-his-team-says-woh-bhi-mere-jaise-bahot-bade-shiv-bhakt-hai-article-13597453.html</ref>


=== National Recognition and Kantara (2020–Present) ===
=== National Recognition and Kantara (2020–Present) ===