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Indian film actor
Niranjan Shetty
Born
Gulvadi Village, Kundapura, Karnataka, India
OccupationActor
Years active1999-Present
Known forJolly Days
Spouse
Nagaveni N Shetty
(m. 2011)
Children1

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.

Early life

Niranjan 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."

Personal life

On 19 December 2011 Niranjan married——to Nagaveni Shetty. They have a daughter.

Career

Niranjan 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.

Filmography

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
2017 Rajaru Lead
2018 Jagath Kiladi Lead

Awards and nominations

Nominated for the role of Best Male Debutant at 3rd SIIMA Awards for Case No. 18/9

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