Adhvithi Shetty is an Indian actress and dancer, who mostly works in the Kannada film industry. He is known for his roles in movies like Mr and Mrs Ramachari (2014), Fan (2019), and many more.
Wiki/Biography
Adhvithi Shetty was born on Saturday, 1 September 1990, while some sources claim that she was born on Sunday, 1 September 1996 (age 32 or 27 years; in 2022) in Mangalore, Karnataka. Adhvithi Shetty attended Arnolds High School in Hyderabad and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Commerce from St. Aloysius in Mangaluru. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration in Human Resources from the Manipal Institute of Management in Manipal. After completing her MBA, Adhvithi worked as a Human Resource in a company. During her childhood, Adhvithi was an athlete who also loved dancing.
Adhvithi Shetty with her father, brother and twin sister
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 6″
Weight (approx): 50 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements (approx): 30-28-32
Family
Adhvithi Shetty belongs to Kannada family.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Yathiraj Shetty and his mother’s name is Nanda Y. Shetty. Adhvithi Shetty has an identical twin sister, Ashwithi Shetty, who is an actress. The twins were born five minutes apart. He also has a brother named Arjun Shetty.
Adhvithi Shetty (far right) with her parents and twin sister, Ashvithi Shetty (far left)
(from left to right) Adhvithi Shetty with her brother, Arjun Shetty and twin Ashvithi Shetty
Career
Modeling
Adhvithi Shetty was a model before stepping into the Film industry. She has appeared to walk the ramp at various events. Adhvithi was also seen in TV and print commercials promoting popular brands like SHEIN, Santoor and Colgate.
Adhvithi Shetty in Santoor ad from 2020
Adhvithi Shetty endorses the brand ‘Colgate Swarna Vedshakti’
Movie
In 2014, Adhvithi Shetty made her debut in the Kannada romantic drama film ‘Mr and Mrs Ramachari’ where Adhvithi and Ashvithi Shetty were cast to play the roles of Suvarna and Kasturi respectively.
Adhvithi Shetty on the sets of the Kannada film ‘Mr and Mrs Ramachari’ in 2014
Adhvithi Shetty played the lead role in the movie ‘Fan’ in 2019.
Adhvithi Shetty and Aryan Gowda in the official poster of the movie ‘Fan’ (2019)
In the same year, she was seen in the film ‘Kaarmoda Saridu’ as Dr Priya. In 2022, Adhvithi Shetty shared the screen space as the lead character in the film ‘Sugar Factory’ with Kannada actor Darling Krishna.
Adhvithi Shetty (extreme left) with the lead role in the film ‘Sugar Factory’
He also worked in two films ‘1888’ and ‘IRavan’ in 2022.
The official poster of the movie ‘IRavan’ (2022)
Adhvithi was also seen in the 2021 comedy film ‘Mr. A beggar and she played the role of Adihi in the drama thriller ‘Girgitle’ in 2019. In the drama film ‘Suli’ (2016), Adhvithi played the role of Saleena, while her twin, Ashwithi Shetty, played the role of Sadiya.
Adhvithi Shetty as Saleena in a still from the movie Suli (2016)
The experimental-philosophical Kannada film ‘IMAD,’ which is featured in the 9th Kolkata Shorts International Film Festival in 2020, has Adhvithi Shetty in the lead role.
Adhvithi Shetty featured on the poster of Kannada film ‘IMAD’ in 2020
Short film
In 2018, Adhvithi Shetty was cast to play the role of Durga Bhabhi in the film ‘Mahaan Hutatma,’ which was the first Kannada-language short film to win a National Film Award. In this film, she worked with actor Akshay Chandrashekhar, who played the role of Bhagat Singh and portrayed the selfless sacrifice of the freedom fighter during the British rule.
Adhvithi Shetty in National award winning film ‘Mahaan Hutatma’
Television
TV series
Adhvithi Shetty made her Television acting debut in Kannada TV serial ‘Eradu Kanasu’ aired on Kannada Star Suvarna.
Adhvithi Shetty in Kannada TV show ‘Eradu Kanasu’, aired on Star Suvarna
Reality TV
Adhvithi Shetty joined India’s Got talent- season 4 in 2012. She was a contestant with her twin, Ashwithi Shetty. She has also participated in a dance reality show called Dance Dance.
Web series
Adhvithi Shetty appeared in a web series named Bengaluru Queens in 2017.
Adhvithi Shetty featured in Kannada web series ‘Bengaluru Queens’ in 2017
Favourite
- Food: Boiled rice, fish curry, and ghee grilled chicken
- Cast: Puneeth Rajkumar and Shiva Rajkumar
Car Collection
Adhvithi owns a KIA Seltos which he bought in July 2022.
Adhvithi Shetty shared a video on her Instagram after buying her new car in 2022
Facts/Trivia
- Adhvithi Shetty and Ashvithi Shetty are known as Twinkling twins of Sandalwood by their fans.
- During the interview, Adhvithi Shetty shared that she wants to become an IAS officer.
- Both the Shetty brothers are professional dancers and have performed in many events. They also won various prizes in several dance competitions. Adhvithi Shetty and Ashvithi Shetty with their childhood dance trophy
- In an interview, Adhvithi Shetty revealed that she and her twin, Ashwithi Shetty, participated in a beauty pageant, which had 3 rounds, just for fun. Adhvithi was later crowned the winner and won a check for one Lakh rupees.
- In 2022, Advithi was invited as the guest of honor at Bunts Sangha Mumbai Mahila Vibhag in conjunction with International Women’s Day celebrations.
Adhvithi Shetty during her speech at Women’s day celebration at Bunts Sangha Mumbai Mahila Vibhag in 2022
- One night, Adhvithi Shetty and Ashwithi Shetty were returning after performing in a dance show in Kushtagi (Karnataka), when they were stopped by a group of 20 men, who wanted to take pictures with them. Because there was no security, the twin brothers did not stop the car and soon, the mob started throwing stones at them. Adhvithi remembers this as the scariest incident that happened to her.
- In 2021, on International Women’s Day, Adhvithi Shetty was among 111 women named in the Book of World Records at the iconic Town Hall in Bangalore. He was also invited to this event as a guest of honor.
Adhvithi Shetty was honored at the iconic Town Hall, Bangalore
- Adhvithi Shetty made her singing debut with a romantic Kannada song called Nanne Eega in 2021.
- In 2021, Adhvithi Shetty adopted a Star Tortoise from Bannerghatta Biological Park, Bengaluru.
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