Rishab Shetty

Rishab Shetty (born 7 July 1983) is an Indian actor, film director and producer who works in Kannada cinema. He is known for his roles in Bell Bottom, Garuda Gamana Vrishabha Vahana, and Kantara franchise which was his highest-grossing directorial, and earned him the National Film Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.

Shetty's acting debut was with Tuglak (2012). He next played an important role in Ulidavaru Kandante (2014) and made his directorial debut with Ricky (2016). His next directorial Kirik Party (2016) was a commercial success and fetched him Filmfare Award for Best Director, and SIIMA Award for Best Director. Later he directed Sarkari Hi. Pra. Shaale, Kasaragodu, Koduge: Ramanna Rai (2018), which got him the National Film Award for Best Children's Film and Karnataka State Film Award for Best Family Entertainer.