Dinesh Shetty is an Indian entrepreneur best known for winning the 2022 Discovery Plus show The Ultimate Warrior of India.
Wiki/Biography
Dinesh Shetty was born on Thursday, August 8, 1985 in Chinchwad, Pune (37 years old as of 2022). His zodiac sign is Leo. His hometown is Mumbai.
appearance
Height: 5′11″
Weight: 84kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
Body measurements (approximately): Bust: 44 inches, Waist: 34 inches, Biceps: 16 inches
family
Parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
wife and children
Dinesh is unmarried.
religion
Dinesh is a Hindu.
tattoo
Dinesh has seven tattoos.
- He has a Trishul tattoo on his chest.
- He has a tattoo of Lord Shiva on his right shoulder.
- He has band tattoos on both hands.
- He has a tattoo of Lord Shiva on his left shoulder.
- He has tattoos on both wrists.
Profession
In 2009, he founded the event management company Production Crew.
He is also engaged in social work and runs an NGO ‘FootSteps’ with friends.
He made his television debut in Discovery Plus’ show Indian Warrior (2022).
prize
In 2017, he won the Palme d’Or.
Facts/Trivia
- Dinesh’s hobbies include boxing, horse riding and hiking.
- When Dinesh was in school, he was the principal of the school, and when he was in college, he was the secretary-general of the college.
- He was very fat when he was young, weighing nearly 100 kilograms. In an interview, he shared how he gained motivation to lose weight, saying:
I gained a lot of weight while working, almost reaching 100 kilograms. I was severely overweight and one day at the mall I saw myself in the big mirror and that was the day I realized I had to get back in shape. I started slowly and saw where I was. I always say if I can do this, anyone can do this and that without a fancy diet. You can choose a healthy lifestyle and see miracles happen through your determination. “
- In 2022, he won the title of The Ultimate Fighter India show from sixteen other contestants of the show. He won a prize of Rs. 2 million. He also received lifelong training at Tiger Muay Thai in Thailand. In an interview, he talked about the show and said:
I thank Discovery for coming up with such a concept and providing a platform for people like me to showcase our skills and passion. India’s Ultimate Warrior also allowed me to form some bonds that I will always be grateful for. I’m grateful to have Mikel Hock as a mentor who does his best to push my limits and help me shine. Furthermore, we are privileged to have the incredible Vidyut Jammwal as our Ashram Master who leads us with the utmost courage and spirit. “
- In 2022, Discovery Plus shared a post about Dinesh on Instagram and wrote:
Enter the ring as a businessman and leave as a warrior! Introducing you #IndaisUltimateWarrior – Bharat ka Naya Mahyoddha: Dinesh Shetty. “
- He said in an interview that he had never taken a vacation before joining the show.
- While he was on the show, he received a hat from his mentor, U.S. Army Green Beret Mikel Houck.
- Dinesh is an ardent follower of Lord Shiva and has many tattoos of Lord Shiva on his body.
- He is a fitness enthusiast and regularly posts photos on social media of boxing, weight training and horseback riding. He also posted photos while practicing Kalari, an Indian martial art that originated in Kerala.
- He is often seen smoking hookah on various occasions.
- He is an avid animal lover and often posts photos of horses on social media. He ran a riding school and rescued a one-eyed horse.
- He often posts videos about healthy lifestyle on social media.
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