Roopesh Shetty

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Roopesh Shetty is an Indian actor and director, who predominantly works in Tulu and Kannada films. He is also a radio jockey in Mangaluru and a model. He emerged as the Winner (Top Performer) of the Season 1 of Bigg Boss Kannada OTT. He also won Bigg Boss Kannada (season 9).

Early life

Roopesh Shetty was born in a Tulu-speaking Bunt family^{[better source needed]}in Kasaragod, Kerala, India

Career

Roopesh Shetty started his career as a YouTuber where he started uploading Tulu comedy album songs. He then worked as an RJ and VJ in Mangaluru. He made his film debut in a supporting role in a Tulu movie titled Dibbana. In 2015, he appeared as the main lead in Ice Cream Tulu movie. However, the movie did not do well at the box-office. He then made his Kannada debut with Danger Zone. This film also failed to reach maximum audiences. After appearing in several Kannada and Tulu films, his luck changed after the release of Girgit Tulu movie. In September 2022 he emerged as the winner of the Season 1 of Bigg Boss Kannada OTT. He also won Bigg Boss Kannada (season 9) in December 2022.

Filmography