Rakshit Shetty

Rakshit Shetty

Rakshit Shetty during Kirik Party photoshoot
Native name ರಕ್ಷಿತ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ
Born (1983-06-06) 6 June 1983
Udupi, Karnataka, India
Residence Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Nationality Indian
Education B.E In Electronics & Communication Engineering
Alma mater NMAM Institute of Technology, Nitte
Occupation Actor, Film Director, Screenwriter, Producer
Years active 2010 – present
Awards Karnataka State Film Awards
Filmfare Awards

Rakshit Shetty (born 6 June 1983)[1] is an Indian film actor, director, screenwriter, lyricist and producer best known for his work in Kannada cinema. Rakshit got his breakthrough with his role in Simple Agi Ondh Love Story (2013) which was directed by Suni. In 2014 he made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed film Ulidavaru Kandanthe also played the lead role in the film. Later, he went on to act in successful films including Vaastu Prakaara (2015), Ricky (2016), Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu (2016). Rakshit Shetty made his debut as a producer with the film Kirik Party under his production company Paramvah Studios which also starred him in the title role.

Rakshit received the Karnataka State Film Awards for Best Debutant Director for the film Ulidavaru Kandanthe. Also received Filmfare Award for Best Director for his directorial debut Ulidavaru Kandanthe.

Filmography

Key
Films that have not yet been released Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Notes
2010 Nam Areal Ondina Arvind Cameo appearance
2012 Tughlak Raaghu
2013 Simple Agi Ondh Love Story Kushaal "Jerrien"
2014 Ulidavaru Kandanthe Richard Anthony Also director
2014 Bahuparak Richi Cameo appearance
2014 Vaastu Prakaara Kubera
2015 Jaathre Himself Cameo appearance
2016 Ricky Radhakrishna "Ricky"
2016 Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu Shiva V. Rao
2016 Jigarthanda Himself Cameo appearance
2016 Kirik PartyFilm has yet to be released Karna Post-production
Also Producer and Writer
TBA Ekka Raaja Raani Film has yet to be released Pre-production
TBA Thugs of Malgudi Film has yet to be released Also director
Pre-production
TBA Wanted — Dead Or AliveFilm has yet to be released Announced[2]
TBA Avane Sriman NarayanaFilm has yet to be released Announced[2]

Awards and nominations

Year[lower-alpha 1] Category Award Film Result
2015 Best Director Filmfare Awards South Ulidavaru Kandanthe Won[3]
2015 Best Actor Filmfare Awards South Ulidavaru Kandanthe Nominated[3]
2015 Best Lyricist Filmfare Awards South Ulidavaru Kandanthe Nominated[3]

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Refers to the year in which the ceremony was held.

References

  1. ↑ "Read about Rakshit Shetty's book of dreams". The Times of India. 27 January 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
  2. 1 2 "Rakshit to work with Giriraj, Rishab next". The Times of India. 20 March 2015. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  3. 1 2 3 "Winners of 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards South". Filmfare. filmfare.com. 27 June 2015. Retrieved 27 June 2015.

5. Rakshit Shetty's Interview to newskarnataka.com

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