Personal Information
- Full Name
- Rakshit Shetty
- Birthplace
- Udupi, Karnataka
- Date of Birth
- July 5, 1983
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Caste / Ethnicity
- Tulu-speaking Hindu Bunt community
Physical Statistics
- Height
- 178 cm
- Eye Color
- Black
- Hair Color
- Black
Education & Qualifications
Highest Degree
Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communications
Schools
Mukunda Kripa School, Udupi, Karnataka (Till Class 7) MGM College, Kunjibettu, Udupi (Pre-University course)
Colleges / Universities
N.M.A.M. Institute of Technology, Nitte, Karkala
Family & Relationships
- Father
- Shridhar Shetty (civil contractor)
- Mother
- Ranjini Shetty
- Sibling
- Ranjit Shetty Rashmith Shetty
Career Milestones & Awards
Awards & Honors
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
Favorites & Preferences
Actor
Rajkumar Anant Nag
Director
Quentin Tarantino Puttanna Kanagal Shankar Nag
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
- 11. Rakshit Shetty is an Indian actor, film producer, writer, and filmmaker in the Kannada film industry.
- 22. He gained prominence for his role as Richard Anthony in the Kannada film Ulidavaru Kandanthe (2014).
- 33. Running his own production and distribution company called Paramvah Studios.
- 44. His childhood was spent in Udupi and Mangaluru in Karnataka.
- 55. His acting journey began during third grade when he acted in a school play with his sister.
- 66. He developed a passion for acting, writing, and directing plays in his youth.
- 77. After Class 7, he switched to an English-medium high school and completed his Pre-University course at MGM College.
- 88. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communications engineering.
- 99. Initially, he worked in the IT sector before transitioning to the Kannada entertainment field.
- 1010. He has acted in acclaimed films such as Simple Agi Ondh Love Story (2013), Godhi Banna Sadharana Mykattu (2015), Kirik Party (2016), and more.
- 1111. An admirer of directors like Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, Shankar Nag, and Anurag Kashyap.
- 1212. Known for advocating Tulu's inclusion in the Indian languages list.
- 1313. He has encountered copyright-related controversies in the past.
- 1414. He has a keen interest in numerology and believes in the power of certain numbers.
- 1515. Rakshit maintains a 'book of dreams' where he believes his writings manifest into reality.
