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Rishab Shetty was born in Kundapura, Udupi district, India on July 7, 1983. Rishab Shetty is credited as a film director and actor. The age as of 2026 is 43.
My Take
Rishab Shetty earns my admiration for betting on his own soil. Rather than chasing Bollywood, he stayed devoted to Kannada cinema, and with Kantara he both directed and starred his way to a National Film Award for Best Actor. What strikes me is his willingness to build a blockbuster from deeply local folklore and ritual, trusting that regional, rooted stories can shake an entire country. That conviction, digging into where you come from instead of imitating the mainstream, is exactly the kind of artistic confidence I find compelling. He feels like proof that authenticity can scale.
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- Name (English)
- Rishab Shetty
- Name (Japanese)
- リシャーブ・シェッティ
- Reading
- りしゃーぶ・しぇってぃ
- Born
- July 7, 1983 (age 43)
- Origin
- Kundapura, Udupi district, India
- Occupation
- film director / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
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Frequently asked questions
When was Rishab Shetty born?
Born July 7, 1983 (age 43).
Where is Rishab Shetty from?
Rishab Shetty is from Kundapura, Udupi district, India.
What does Rishab Shetty do?
Rishab Shetty works as film director, actor.
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