Niranjan Shetty is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Kannada cinema. He is known for his acting in movies including Jolly Days and Case No. 18/9.
Niranjan Shetty | |
|---|---|
| Born | 24 April 1987 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1999-Present |
| Known for | Jolly Days |
| Spouse |
Nagaveni N Shetty (m. 2011) |
| Children | 1 |
Early life
editNiranjan Shetty was born to Bhaskar Shetty and Sukalatha Shetty in Gulvadi Village of Kundapura, Karnataka. Niranjan finished his schooling in his Native Cherkadi, Udupi and completed his bachelor's degree and Masters in Fine Arts Bangalore.[1]
Personal life
editOn 19 December 2011 Niranjan married to Nagaveni Shetty. They have a daughter.
Career
editNiranjan Shetty started his acting career through Kannada Serials. He has worked in Naagarika', 'Gupta Gamini', 'Papa Pandu', 'Prema Pishachigalu, and other serials.
Later Niranjan started working as an assistant with V. Manohar by which he could make his entry to Kannada cinema from Soap operas. He began as a supporting artist in his cinema journey. In the year 1999 Niranjan played a role of supporting artist in actor Sudeep's ever hit movie Sparsha. Subsequently, he played the part of supporting artist in major hit films like Thuntata, Rishi, Aakash, Namma Basava, Milana etc.
In the year 2009 Nirajan Shetty Made his debut as a lead in the Kannada movie Jolly Days, which became a breakthrough for him as a lead role. He acted as a lead in the movie Case No. 18/9 directed by Mahesh Rao. These two movies gave Niranjan a great breakthrough in his acting career.[2]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Sparsha | Cameraman | Debut as a supporting Artist |
| 2001 | Chitra | Antagonist | |
| Yuvaraja | Friend Character | ||
| 2002 | Thuntata | Friend Character | |
| 2005 | Rishi | Friend Character | |
| Aakash | Unemployed man | ||
| Namma Basava | Comedian | ||
| 2007 | Milana | Ravi | |
| 2009 | Jolly Days | Niranjan "Tyson" | Debut as a Lead Role |
| 2012 | Case No. 18/9 | Mahadeva | Lead |
| 2015 | Paipoti | Lead[3] | |
| 2017 | Rajaru | Lead[4] | |
| 2018 | Jagath Kiladi | Lead[5] |
Awards and nominations
editNominated for the role of Best Male Debutant at 3rd SIIMA Awards for Case No. 18/9
References
edit- ^ "Niranjan Shetty". NETTV4U.
- ^ "Case No. 18/9 satellite rights sold for 1.57 cr". Times Of India.
- ^ "Paipoti Kannada Movie". India Glitz.
- ^ "Niranjan Shetty in search of his ladylove?". Times Of India.
- ^ "'Jagath Kiladi': Niranjan Shetty to don 15 different avatars in the film?". Times Of India.