Roopesh Shetty is an actor who acts in Tulu,

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and Konkani films. He is also a

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in Mangaluru and a model. He emerged as the Winner (Top Performer) of the Season 1 of Bigg Boss Kannada OTT. He also won

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Early life

Roopesh Shetty was born 14 August 1991 in a Tulu-speaking Bunt family 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

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. He made his film debut in a supporting role in ''Dibbana'' Tulu movie. 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 has been changed after the release of '' Girgit'' Tulu movie. Along with acting, he also directed that movie along with Rakesh Kadri. He also made ''Gamjaal'' Tulu Movie in 2021 which recovered its budget in the first three days of release. In September 2022 he emerged as the winner of the Season 1 of Bigg Boss Kannada OTT. He also won

in December 2022.

Filmography

As an actor

As a singer

* E Sala Cup Namde – ''Original'', Sung in support of

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team

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Shetty, Roopesh Indian male film actors Male actors in Kannada cinema Male actors from Mangalore People from Kasaragod district 1991 births 21st-century Indian male actors Living people Tulu people Male actors in Tulu cinema Male actors in Konkani cinema