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. |