Adhvithi Shetty is an Indian actress and dancer who works primarily in the Kannada film industry. She is known for her roles in films like Mr and Mrs Ramachari (2014), The Fan (2019).
Wiki/Biography
Adhvithi Shetty was born on Saturday, September 1, 1990, while some sources state that she was born on Sunday, September 1, 1996 (age 32 or 27; as of 2022) in Mangalore, Karnataka. Adhvithi Shetty studied at Arnolds High School in Hyderabad and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in commerce from St. Aloysius College, Mangaluru. She subsequently received an MBA in Human Resources from Manipal Institute of Management, Manipal. After completing her MBA, Adhvithi worked as a human resource in a company. During her childhood, Adviti was an athlete and was also interested in dance.
Adhvithi Shetty with her father, brother and twin sister
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′6″
Weight (approximately): 50kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Body measurements (approximately): 30-28-32
family
Adhvithi Shetty belongs to a Kannada family.
Parents and siblings
Her father’s name is Yathiraj Shetty and mother’s name is Nanda Y. Shetty. Adhvithi Shetty has an identical twin sister Ashwithi Shetty, who is an actress. The twin sisters were born five minutes apart. She also has a brother named Arjun Shetty.
Adhvithi Shetty (far right) with her parents and twin sister Ashvithi Shetty (far left)
(Left to right) Adhvithi Shetty with her brother Arjun Shetty and twins Ashvithi Shetty
Profession
modeling
Adhvithi Shetty was a model before entering the film industry. She seems to be walking the ramp at various events. Adhvithi has also appeared in television and print ads promoting popular brands like SHEIN, Santoor and Colgate.
Adhvithi Shetty to star in Santoor commercial 2020
Adhvithi Shetty endorses the brand “Colgate Swarna Vedshakti”
Movie
Adhvithi Shetty made her acting debut in the 2014 Kannada romantic drama Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari, starring Adhvithi Shetty and Ashviti ·Ashvithi Shetty plays Suvarna and Kasturi respectively.
Adhvithi Shetty on the sets of Kannada film Ramachari in 2014
Adhvithi Shetty played the lead role in the 2019 film Fan.
Adhvithi Shetty and Aryan Gowda appear in the official poster of the film Fan (2019)
In the same year, she played the role of Dr. Priya in the film “Kaarmoda Saridu”. In 2022, Adhvithi Shetty played the lead role in the film Sugar Factory alongside Kannada actor Darling Krishna.
Adhvithi Shetty (far left) stars in the film Sugar Factory
She also appeared in two movies in 2022, “1888” and “IRavan”.
Movie “IRavan” (2022) official poster
Adhvithi also appeared in the 2021 comedy film Mister. In 2019, she played the role of Adihi in the drama thriller Girgitle. In the drama film Suli (2016), Adhvithi plays the role of Saleena, while her twin Ashwithi Shetty plays the role of Sadiya.
Adhvithi Shetty as Saleena in a still from the movie Suli (2016)
IMAD, an experimental philosophical Kannada film starring Adhvithi Shetty, was screened at the 9th Kolkata Shorts International Film Festival 2020.
Adhvithi Shetty appears on the poster of 2020 Kannada film ‘IMAD’
short film
In 2018, Adhvithi Shetty was selected to play the role of Durga Bhabhi in the film Mahaan Hutatma, the first Kannada short film to win the National Film Award. In the film, she teamed up with actor Akshay Chandrashekhar as Bhagat Singh, who portrayed the selfless sacrifice of the freedom fighter during the British rule.
Adhvithi Shetty in the National Award-winning film “Mahaan Hutatma”
television
TV drama
Adhvithi Shetty made her television debut in the Kannada TV serial “Eradu Kanasu” aired on Kannada Star Suvarna TV.
Adhvithi Shetty in Kannada TV show “Eradu Kanasu” aired on Star Suvarna TV
reality tv show
Adhvithi Shetty participated in India’s Got Talent Season 4 in 2012. She competes with her twin Ashwithi Shetty. She also participated in the dance reality show So You Think You Can Dance.
web series
Adhvithi Shetty appeared in a web series titled Bangalore Queen in 2017.
Adhvithi Shetty stars in 2017 Kannada web series ‘Bangalore Queen’
Favorites
- Food: Rice, fish curry and ghee grilled chicken
- Actors: Puneeth Rajkumar and Shiva Rajkumar
car collection
Adhvithi owns a KIA Seltos, which she purchased in July 2022.
Adhvithi Shetty shares a video on her Instagram after buying a brand new car in 2022
Facts/Trivia
- Adhvithi Shetty and Ashvithi Shetty are known as the Sandalwood Twins by their fans.
- In an interview, Adhvithi Shetty said that she wants to become an IAS officer.
- Both Shetty sisters are professional dancers and have performed at many events. They have even won various awards in several dance competitions. Adhvithi Shetty and Ashvithi Shetty won dance trophies as children
- Adhvithi Shetty revealed in an interview that once she and her twin Ashwithi Shetty participated in a beauty pageant that had 3 rounds, just for fun. Later, Adhvithi emerged as the winner and won a check of one lakh rupees.
- In 2022, Advithi was invited to attend the Bunts Sangha Mahila Vibhag in Mumbai as the chief guest on the occasion of International Women’s Day.
Adhvithi Shetty speaks at Women’s Day Celebrations at Bunts Sangha Mumbai Mahila Vibhag 2022
- One night, Adhvithi Shetty and Ashwithi Shetty were returning from a dance performance in Kushtaj (Karnataka) when they were stopped by a group of 20 men who wanted to take a photo with them. Because there was no security, the twins failed to park their car and soon after, rioters started throwing rocks at them. Adviti recalled that this was the most horrific incident that had ever happened to her.
- Adhvithi Shetty is among the 111 women to be inscribed in the World Records Book at Bengaluru’s iconic Town Hall on International Women’s Day 2021. She was also invited to attend the event as the chief guest.
Adhvithi Shetty honored at iconic Bengaluru City Hall
- Adhvithi Shetty made her debut in 2021 with a romantic Kannada song Nanne Eega.
- In 2021, Adhvithi Shetty adopted a star tortoise from Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru.
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Source: HIS Education