Swaraj Shetty is an Indian actor and theatre artist who primarily works in the Tulu film industry. He rose to fame after playing the role of Guruva in the film ‘Kantara’ (2022).
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Wiki/Biography
Swaraj Shetty was born on 31 October in Mangalore, Karnataka. He did his schooling at Narayana Guru High School in Mangalore. In 2012, Shetty graduated from Adhiyamaan College of Engineering in Tamil Nadu.
A childhood picture of Swaraj Shetty
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 11″
Weight (approx.): 75kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information available about his family.
Wife & Children
On 31 December, he got married to Aashni Shetty.
Swaraj Shetty with his wife, Aashni Shetty
Career
Film
Kannada
In 2017, he made his Kannada debut with a rom-com titled Ondu Motteya Kathe. In 2022, he appeared in Rishab Shetty‘s critically acclaimed film ‘Kantara’ in which he played the role of Guruva, the lead’s cousin brother. Swaraj has earned immense popularity and appreciation through this film.
Swaraj Shetty as Guruva in a still from the film ‘Kantara’ (2022)
Tulu
In 2018, Shetty made his Tulu debut with the film ‘Huchcha 2.’ In 2019, he played the lead role in the film ‘Two & Me.’
Swaraj Shetty on the poster of the Tulu film ‘Two & Me’ (2021)
Television
In 2019, he made his television debut with the Kannada TV serial Radha Kalyana on ZEE5. He also appeared in many Kannada soap operas such as Krishna Tulasi (2021).
Facts/Trivia
- When Swaraj first appeared for the audition of the film Kantara, he was not selected; however, he received a call a few days later to audition again. The casting crew asked Swaraj to shave his beard following which he got the role of Guruva, the brother of the lead.
- The Kannada-language film ‘Kantara,’ has become one of the most talked about films. The folklore-oriented film received immense praise from celebrities across the Indian film industry including Dhanush, Prabhas, and Rana Daggubati.
- In an interview, Swaraj revealed that has done more than 400 theatre shows.
- The story and screenplay direction of the film ‘Two & Me’ (2019) were done by Swaraj himself.
