Rakshit Shetty Age, Wiki and Bio

Rakshit Shetty

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Film Producer, Writer, Filmmaker
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth06/06/1983
Age41 years
BirthplaceMangaluru, Karnataka

Bio/Wiki

Names EarnedSimple Star of Sandalwood

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • Mukunda Kripa School, Udupi, Karnataka (Till Class 7)
  • MGM College, Kunjibettu, Udupi (Pre-University course)
College/UniversityN.M.A.M. Institute of Technology, Nitte, Karkala
Educational QualificationBachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
CasteTulu-speaking Hindu Bunt community
Controversies
  • Sued Under the Copyright Act: In 2017, Lahari Recording Company filed a complaint under the Copyright Act against Paramvah Studios Pvt Ltd, Rakshit Shetty, and Ajaneesh Loknath. Shetty and Loknath were accused of using a song from 'Shanti Kranti' in the film 'Kirik Party' (2016) without permission.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsRashmika Mandanna (2015-2018)
FiancéeRashmika Mandanna (actress)
Engagement Date03/07/2017

Family

FatherShridhar Shetty (civil contractor)
MotherRanjini Shetty
Siblings
BrotherRanjit Shetty
SisterRashmith Shetty

Career

Debut
As an ActorNam Areal Ond Dina (2010) as Aravind
As an Director(2014)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Karnataka State Film Award for Director’s First Time Best Film for Ulidavaru Kandanthe (2014)
  • Filmfare Award for Best Director – Kannada for Ulidavaru Kandanthe (2015)
  • Behindwoods Gold Medal for Best Filmmaker Kannada for Ulidavaru Kandanthe (2015)
  • KAFTA Awards for Best Lyrics for Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu (2017)
  • IIFA Utsavam Award for Performance In A Supporting Role – Male for Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu (2017)
  • IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Lyrics for Kirik Party (2017)
  • IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Film for Kirik Party (2017)
  • IIFA Utsavam Award for Performance In A Leading Role – Male for Kirik Party (2017)
  • Karnataka State Film Award for Best Family Entertainer for Kirik Party (2017)
  • Filmfare Award for Best Actor: Critics for Kirik Party (2017)
  • South Indian International Movie Awards for Best Film for Kirik Party (2017)
  • South Indian International Movie Awards for Entertainer of the Year for Kirik Party (2017)
  • South Indian International Movie Awards in the category of Best Actor: Critics for Avane Srimannarayana (2020)
  • National Film Award for Best Regional Film Award- Kannada for 777 Charlie (2022)
  • South Indian International Movie Award for Best Feature Film for 777 Charlie (2022)
  • South Indian International Movie Award for Special Award – Best Actor for 777 Charlie (2022)
  • Pioneering Contribution in New Wave Cinema Award at OTTPlay Awards 2023 for 777 Charlie (2021) and Sapta Sagaradaache Ello (2023)

Favourites

Director(s)
  • Quentin Tarantino
  • Puttanna Kanagal
  • Shankar Nag
Actor(s)
  • Rajkumar
  • Anant Nag

Style Quotient

Car CollectionAudi Q8

Some Lesser Known Facts

Rakshit Shetty is an Indian actor, film producer, writer, and filmmaker in the Kannada film industry.
He gained prominence for his role as Richard Anthony in the Kannada film Ulidavaru Kandanthe (2014).
Running his own production and distribution company called Paramvah Studios.
His childhood was spent in Udupi and Mangaluru in Karnataka.
His acting journey began during third grade when he acted in a school play with his sister.
He developed a passion for acting, writing, and directing plays in his youth.
After Class 7, he switched to an English-medium high school and completed his Pre-University course at MGM College.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications engineering.
Initially, he worked in the IT sector before transitioning to the Kannada entertainment field.
He has acted in acclaimed films such as Simple Agi Ondh Love Story (2013), Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu (2015), Kirik Party (2016), and more.
An admirer of directors like Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Shankar Nag, and Anurag Kashyap.
Known for advocating Tulu's inclusion in the Indian languages list.
He has encountered copyright-related controversies in the past.
He has a keen interest in numerology and believes in the power of certain numbers.
Rakshit maintains a 'book of dreams' where he believes his writings manifest into reality.