Rishab Shetty Marks Makar Sankranti with Family, Posts Traditional Attire Photos
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Synopsis
Actor Rishab Shetty, famous for his role in ‘Kantara’, is celebrating Makar Sankranti with his family. He shared photos on Instagram showing his family in traditional attire, and he expressed his best wishes for the occasion. Anticipation grows for his upcoming projects, including 'Kantara: Chapter 1' and 'Jai Hanuman'.
Key Takeaways
- Rishab Shetty celebrates Makar Sankranti with family.
- Shared photos in traditional attire on Instagram.
- Expressed best wishes for the festival.
- Upcoming roles in 'Kantara: Chapter 1' and 'Jai Hanuman'.
- Success of 'Kantara' as a major film in Kannada cinema.
Mumbai, Jan 14 (NationPress) Actor Rishab Shetty, renowned for his work in ‘Kantara’, is joyfully celebrating Makar Sankranti with his family. On the occasion, the actor took to his Instagram to share delightful photographs featuring his family.
In these images, the actor is joined by his wife Pragathi Shetty and their two children, Ranvit and Radhya, all adorned in beautiful traditional attire. Rishab's long hair in the photos nods to his appearance in the prequel of ‘Kantara’.
He also conveyed his heartfelt wishes to everyone celebrating this auspicious festival.
In his Instagram caption, he stated, “Happy Makar Sankranti to you and your family. #HappySankranti #HappyMakarSankranti”.
As anticipation builds for ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’, Rishab's recent announcement to portray Lord Hanuman in Mythri’s Jai Hanuman has left fans excited.
Originally written and directed by Rishab Shetty, ‘Kantara’ was produced by Vijay Kiragandur under Hombale Films, featuring Rishab in dual roles. The film was set and filmed in Keradi, located in coastal Karnataka, with principal photography commencing in August 2021.
This film achieved remarkable commercial success, becoming the second highest-grossing Kannada film ever, just after ‘K.G.F: Chapter 2’, which was released a few months later.
In 2022, it ranked as the fourth highest-grossing film in India. The film has not only captivated audiences but also garnered accolades, being showcased at the 54th IFFI Indian panorama section, where it received the Silver Peacock - Special Jury Award.
For his upcoming project, Rishab has been rigorously training in Kalaripayattu, one of the oldest martial arts originating from Kerala.
‘Kantara’ played a crucial role in presenting the richness of Konkan folklore to global audiences.
The actor has also partnered with Sandeep Singh for the film ‘The Pride Of Bharat: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj’.
