Kantara’s Rishab Shetty wins ‘Most Promising Actor Award’ at Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival
At the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival, Rishab Shetty received the ‘Most Promising Actor Award’ for his part in the Kannada blockbuster Kantara.
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Kannada film industry sensation Rishab Shetty is on cloud nine after winning the prestigious Most Promising Actor Award at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival for his riveting performance in the Kannada blockbuster "Kantara."
‘Kantara’, a cinematic masterpiece of the Kannada film industry, is set in the woods of Kadabettu, Karnataka. The movie highlighted the struggles of a small community fighting against the wicked forces of nature to save their land. With Rishab Shetty in the lead as the valiant Shiva, the film offered a fresh perspective on the concept of heroism in Indian cinema.
Before winning at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival, the multi-talented star recently got the opportunity to dine with none other than the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, at the Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru. It happened when PM Modi was present at the air station in Yelahanka, Bangalore, before the official launch of "Aero India 2023."
The actor revealed that they discussed various topics, including the state of the Kannada film industry and the demands of the entertainment sector. PM Modi even congratulated Rishab on the massive success of ‘Kantara’ and praised the film for representing the country's rich culture.
In addition to Rishab, other prominent names such as Vijay Kirgandur, Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, Venkatesh Prasad, Manish Pandey, and Mayank Agarwal were also present at the event. The photos from the gathering have completely taken over the Internet.
Actor and filmmaker Rishab is all set to make a comeback with the much-awaited prequel, Kantara-2, set in the early 1900s. Apart from this, he will also appear in Bell Bottom 2. Additionally, he is also working on SRK 126 and Rudraprayag as a writer and director.
Q1- Who distributed the Kantara movie?
KRG Studios distributed the Kantara movie?
Q2- What is the name of Rishab Shetty’s wife?
Pragathi Shetty is the name of Rishab Shetty’s wife.
‘Kantara’, a cinematic masterpiece of the Kannada film industry, is set in the woods of Kadabettu, Karnataka. The movie highlighted the struggles of a small community fighting against the wicked forces of nature to save their land. With Rishab Shetty in the lead as the valiant Shiva, the film offered a fresh perspective on the concept of heroism in Indian cinema.
Before winning at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival, the multi-talented star recently got the opportunity to dine with none other than the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, at the Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru. It happened when PM Modi was present at the air station in Yelahanka, Bangalore, before the official launch of "Aero India 2023."
The actor revealed that they discussed various topics, including the state of the Kannada film industry and the demands of the entertainment sector. PM Modi even congratulated Rishab on the massive success of ‘Kantara’ and praised the film for representing the country's rich culture.
In addition to Rishab, other prominent names such as Vijay Kirgandur, Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath, Venkatesh Prasad, Manish Pandey, and Mayank Agarwal were also present at the event. The photos from the gathering have completely taken over the Internet.
Actor and filmmaker Rishab is all set to make a comeback with the much-awaited prequel, Kantara-2, set in the early 1900s. Apart from this, he will also appear in Bell Bottom 2. Additionally, he is also working on SRK 126 and Rudraprayag as a writer and director.
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FAQs.
Q1- Who distributed the Kantara movie?
KRG Studios distributed the Kantara movie?
Q2- What is the name of Rishab Shetty’s wife?
Pragathi Shetty is the name of Rishab Shetty’s wife.
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