Rishab Shetty Turns 43: ‘Kantara’ Star Celebrates Birthday With Family, Close Friends and Members of Media; Cake-Cutting Video Goes Viral (Watch Video)
National Award-winning 'Kantara' star Rishab Shetty celebrated his 43rd birthday on July 7, 2026, alongside his family, fans, and media at a grand event in Bengaluru. A heartwarming video of the actor cutting his birthday cake with his wife, Pragathi Shetty, and their children quickly went viral across social media.
National Award-winning actor and filmmaker Rishab Shetty celebrated his 43rd birthday on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. To mark the occasion, the Kantara star spent the day surrounded by his family, fans, and members of the media, sparking widespread celebration across social media platforms. Fans and film industry colleagues flooded the internet with tributes, hailing the versatile artist for his monumental contributions to Kannada and Indian cinema. Rishab Shetty Condemns Thalapathy Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ Leak, Requests Audiences To Respect Cinema and Stop Piracy (View Post).
Rishab Shetty Celebrates His 43rd Birthday
The pan-India star chose to mark his 43rd year with a grand yet intimate gathering at the Kings Club in Bengaluru. The venue was heavily decorated with lights and flowers for the evening event. Rather than hosting a completely private affair, Shetty invited family members, close friends, and representatives from the media to join the festivities. The actor’s team also utilised the occasion to highlight his ongoing philanthropic efforts through the Rishab Shetty Foundation, releasing a video showcasing scholarships provided to underprivileged students in his hometown.
Viral Video Captures Heartwarming Moments from Rishab Shettys 43rd Birthday Celebration
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A video capturing the birthday celebrations quickly went viral across multiple social media platforms shortly after the event. In the footage, the filmmaker is seen standing on a beautifully lit stage alongside his wife, Pragathi Shetty, and their children, Ranvit and Radhya. The video shows a smiling Shetty cutting a multi-tiered birthday cake in front of cheering fans and photographers.
A particularly heartwarming moment in the clip shows the actor feeding the first piece of cake to his daughter, Radhya, before sharing the celebration with his wife, Pragathi, who has also worked as a costume designer on his cinematic projects. Amid ‘Don 3’ Controversy, Ranveer Singh Seeks Forgiveness at Mysore’s Chamundeshwari Temple Over ‘Kantara’ Mimicry Row (See Pics).
Rishab Shettys Upcoming Projects
On the professional front, Rishab Shetty has an extensive lineup of high-profile films. He will portray Lord Hanuman in Prashanth Varma's upcoming mythological action film Jai Hanuman. Furthermore, he is scheduled to headline Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, an epic historical action saga based on the life of the legendary Maratha ruler, which is slated for a theatrical release in January 2027
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