Name- Rohit Shetty
Date of Birth- 14 March 1973
Age- 45 years(as in 2019)
Religion- Hinduism
Nationality- Indian
Mother- Ratna Shetty
Father- Madhu Balwant Shetty
Sister– Chanda Shetty, Chaya Shetty, and Mahek Shetty
Brother- Hriday Shetty and Uday Shetty (Step-Brothers)
Marital Status/Marriage- Married
Wife- Maya Shetty
Son- Ishaan Shetty
Daughter- N/A
Height- 6’1 approx.
Weight- 81kg approx.
Net Worth- N/A
Salary- 25 Crores approx.
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Rohit Shetty Biography
Rohit Shetty is an Indian Film Director. He is primarily known for his work in Bollywood industry. Born on 14 March 1973, he did his schooling from St Mary’s School in Mumbai. The star rose to fame for making films like Singham film series, Golmaal film series, Bol Bachchan, Chennai Express, Dilwale, etc. He is an Indian filmmaker who makes comedy, action and entertainment movies. His movies are fun to watch and is loved by every individual. He has millions of followers on his Instagram account from all over the world who loves him and his art of work a lot.
Facts About Rohit Shetty
- Ajay Devgn, Shahrukh Khan and Amitabh Bachchan are his Favorite Actors.
- Kareena Kapoor is his Favorite Actress.
- Pasta Pomorodo is his Favorite Food.
- Gymming is his Favorite Hobby.
- He has faced enormous troubles and hardships in his childhood.
- His first salary was just Rs.35 per day.
- He made his directorial debut with movie “Zameen” in 2003 which was a big flop at the box office.
- In 2006, he directed another movie named Golmaal which was a big hit at the box office. Following the success of the movie, the makers have made 4 series of the movies till date.
- He also owns a production company named “Shree Ashtavinayak Cine Vision Limited”.
- The director started his Bollywood career with movie Phool or Kaante in 1991 as an assistant director of the movie.
- From year 2009-2012, he co-judged comedy reality show “Comedy Circus” on Sony TV.
- Notably known for movie Chennai Express, rohit wanted to sign Kareena Kapoor in the movie but due to date issues, Deepika Padukone was selected for the movie.
- He lost his father when he was 5 or 6 years old. After his death, the family was so much in crisis that once her mother went to Amitabh Bachchan for help and he helped him.
- For his movie Chennai Express, he initially decided many titles like Southern Touch, Ready Steady Po.
- He hosted stunt based reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6 in 2014. He has hosted almost 5 seasons of the show till now.
Rohit Shetty Family
He was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra into a middle class family. His father name is Madhu Balwant Shetty who was an actor & fight director and mother name is Ratna Shetty who was a junior artist. He has two step-brothers named Hriday Shetty and Uday Shetty. He has three elder sisters named Chaya Shetty, Mahek Shetty and Chanda Shetty. His father died when he was 6 years old and so the family has suffered a lot financially. However, with his dedication and hard work, today he is one of the best directors of Bollywood industry. He is living a luxurious life with his family in Mumbai.
Rohit Shetty Wife/ Girlfriend
He is happily married to Maya Shetty since 2005. While everything was going well in his life, there’s a news that once he got attracted to actress Prachi Desai during the shoot of Bol Bachchan. If rumors are to be believed then two of them even started living together. However, after some time they ended their relationship and Rohit went back to his wife. The couple is happy together and blessed with a beautiful son named Ishaan Shetty.
Rohit Shetty Career/ Movies
He started his career at the age of 17 by being assistant director of 1991 blockbuster movie Phool Aur Kaante. Later, he worked in movies like Suhaag, Zulmi, Haqeeqat, Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, Hindustan Ki Kasam, and few more. Then, at the age of 30, he finally made his directorial debut with movie Zameen. But the movie was flop at the box office. His career took the turning point in year 2006 after he directed super hit comedy movie Golmaal. Since then there is no looking back for him and he has given many blockbuster movies including Singham Series, Dilwale, Chennai Express, Golmaal series among others. Here is the list of all the movies he has been part of:
Year Movies Director Co Producer
2003 Zameen Yes No
2006 Golmaal: Fun Unlimited Yes No
2008 Sunday Yes No
2008 Golmaal Returns Yes No
2009 All The Best: Fun Begins Yes No
2010 Golmaal 3 Yes No
2011 Singham Yes No
2012 Bol Bachchan Yes No
2013 Chennai Express Yes No
2014 Singham Returns Yes Yes
2015 Dilwale Yes Yes
2016 Ranveer Ching Returns Yes Yes
2017 Golmaal Again Yes Yes
2018 Simmba Yes Yes
2020 Sooryavanshi dagger Yes Yes
2020 Inspector Galib Yes Yes
Rohit Shetty Television Shows
His success rose to another level after he hosted the stunt based reality show Khatron ke Khiladi. Till now he has hosted 5 seasons of the show. Not only on Big screen but the director has left impact on small screen as well with his art of work. Here is the list of all the television he has been part of:
Year Television Shows Role
2009–2011 Comedy Circus Judge
2012 Big Switch Godfather
2014 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 Host
2015 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6 Host
2017 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 Host
2018 India's Next Superstars Judge
2018 Little Singham Producer
2019 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 Host
2019 Golmaal Jr. Producer
2020 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 Host
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