Rishab Shetty: Actor, Director, and Family Man - Pictures and Information

Rishab Shetty: Actor, Director, and Family Man

Prashanth Shetty, professionally known as Rishab Shetty (born July 7, 1983), is a prominent Indian actor, director, and film producer, working primarily in Kannada cinema. His journey in the film industry began after his acting debut in Tuglak (2012) and a significant role in Ulidavaru Kandante (2014).

Pictures of Rishab Shetty With His Wife and Children 


Career Highlights


Shetty made his directorial debut with Ricky in 2016. The same year, his next directorial venture, Kirik Party, became a major commercial success, earning him the Filmfare Award for Best Director. He also received critical acclaim and a National Film Award for Best Children's Film for directing Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai.



His transition to lead acting was with the film Bell Bottom (2019). However, he achieved widespread national recognition for his work as both director and lead actor in the 2022 hit, Kantara, which became the second-highest-grossing Kannada film of all time worldwide. This film also earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He recently released the highly anticipated prequel, Kantara: Chapter 1.


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Personal Life: Wife and Children

Rishab Shetty is married to Pragathi Shetty. They tied the knot in 2017 in his hometown of Kundapura. Pragathi Shetty is a software professional who has also worked as a costume designer for some of her husband's films, including Sarkari. Hi. Pra. Shaale Kasaragodu, Bell Bottom, and the Kantara films.


Rishab and Pragathi Shetty are parents to two children:

A son named Ranvit Shetty, born in 2019.

A daughter, whose name is Radhya, welcomed in early March 2022.


The family has been described as a source of strength, with Rishab Shetty acknowledging his wife's support in managing their home and children, especially during his demanding film projects.

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