Rohit Shetty Explained

Rohit Shetty
Birth Date:1974 3, df=yes
Birth Place:Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Parents:M. B. Shetty (father)
Relatives:Hriday Shetty (half-brother)
Works:Full List
Years Active:1991–present

Rohit Shetty (born 14 March 1974) is an Indian film director, stuntman, writer, producer and television host who works in Hindi cinema.[1] [2] His movies often mix the genres of action comedy and masala films.

His breakthrough came with the first installment of comedy film franchise Golmaal, Golmaal (2006) starring Ajay Devgn and Arshad Warsi, which became sleeper hit. Further subsequent other successful films in franchise included Golmaal Returns (2008) and Golmaal 3 (2010), which became one of the highest-grossing film of the year. Shetty returned in action genre with Singham (2011) after eight years of his debut action thriller Zameen. It also starred Ajay Devgn in lead, the film turned out one of the highest grosser of the year. Later on, it expanded in Cop Universe franchise with other successful films such as Singham Returns (2014), Simmba (2018), Sooryavanshi (2021). His other notable success include (2009), Bol Bachchan (2012), Chennai Express (2013) starring Shah Rukh Khan, which became the highest grossing Hindi film surpassing 3 Idiots at that time and Dilwale (2015). Apart from film directing, he has also hosts the stunt-based adventure show since 2014.

Early life

Shetty was born to M. B. Shetty and Ratna, a Bollywood junior artist,[3] who has acted in Hindi and Kannada films.[4] He has four siblings.[5]

Career

1991–2002: Early work

Shetty began his career at the age of 17 as an assistant director in Ajay Devgn's first film Phool Aur Kaante.[6] He then worked with Devgn in Suhaag (where he was a body double for Akshay Kumar who was its second main hero) and Haqeeqat, and with Kumar in Zulmi. He then joined the Devgn starrers Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, Hindustan Ki Kasam and Raju Chacha.[7]

2003–2009: Directorial debut and breakthrough

Shetty debuted as an independent director in 2003 with the Devgn starrer Zameen, an average grosser, before he rose to fame in 2006 when he directed the first part of Devgn's cult comedy series Golmaal that became his first hit.[8] His next two directorials—the comic thriller Sunday and the successful sequel of Golmaal named Golmaal Returns (both featuring Devgn)–were released theatrically in 2008 followed by in 2009.[9]

2010–present: Commercial success

The third part of Golmaal series titled Golmaal 3 (again starring Devgn) that opened theatrically in 2010 ended up as Shetty's first and an surprising blockbuster that entered 100 Crore Club domestically.[10] Continuing his collaborations with Devgn, Shetty begun his Cop Universe in 2011 through his action film Singham (that saw Devgn portray a police inspector fighting against corruption) and directed the comedy Bol Bachchan (also featuring Abhishek Bachchan) in 2012; both films were super hits and crossed 100 Crore Club domestically.[11]

Shetty's Chennai Express, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, was released on 9 August 2013.[12] [13] Chennai Express became the highest-grossing Bollywood film in the domestic market.[14] [15] The film earned over US$17.4 million to become the third-highest-grossing Bollywood film overseas.[16] The film also set a number of box office records, for the highest opening-day gross, highest paid preview, highest single-day gross, biggest opening weekend, highest opening week and the fastest film to reach 100 crore and 2 billion in the domestic market.[17]

Shetty has played the judge of the television show Comedy Circus.[18]

In 2014, Shetty directed Singham Returns with Ajay Devgn, a sequel to his 2011 film Singham.[19] He was also a part of the fifth season of television stunt game show in 2014 as the host taking over from the previous host Akshay Kumar.[20] In 2014, he turned into a producer with Singham Returns, co-producing the film under his banner Rohit Shetty Productions. He directed Dilwale with Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, which was a moderate box-office success. He reprised his role as host in season 6 and 8–11 of .

Shetty next directed Golmaal Again, the fourth film of the Golmaal series. The film, starring Ajay Devgn and Parineeti Chopra in the lead roles, was released in October 2017, and received mixed reviews. It became the highest grossing Hindi film in 2017, the first Hindi blockbuster of 2017,[21] [22] as well as the highest grossing Diwali release of all time. He directed then directed the 2018 action comedy, Simmba, starring Ranveer Singh, Sara Ali Khan and Sonu Sood in the lead roles, with Ajay Devgn in a guest appearance as Bajirao Singham.

Shetty directed another feature in the Cop Universe, Sooryavanshi, starring Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif and Jackie Shroff, which was released during Diwali in 2021. It was the first major release from Hindi Cinema after lockdown due to COVID-19, the film became highest grossing Hindi film of the year. Shetty has made his OTT debut with Indian Police Force, starring Sidharth Malhotra for Amazon Prime Video.[23]

Filmography

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Directed feature films

YearTitleDirectorProducerNotes
2003 Zameen
2006 Golmaal
2008 SundayRemake of Anukokunda Oka Roju
Golmaal ReturnsBased on
2009 All The BestBased on Marathi drama 'Pati Sagle Uchapati'
2010 Golmaal 3
2011 SinghamRemake of Singam
2012 Bol BachchanBased on Gol Maal
2013 Chennai Express
2014 Singham ReturnsRemake of Ekalavyan
2015 Dilwale
2017 Golmaal Again
2018 SimmbaRemake of Temper
2021Sooryavanshi
2022Cirkus[24]
2023School College Ani Life Debut in Marathi cinema as Producer
2024Singham Again

Television

Year Title Role Ref.
2009–2011 Judge [25]
2012 Big Switch Host [26]
2012 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Guest
2014 Host [27]
2015 Guest
2015 Host[28]
2017 [29]
2018 India's Next Superstars Judge [30]
2018–present Little Singham Producer [31]
2019Host[32]
2019–present Golmaal Jr. Producer [33]
2019Bigg Boss 13Guest[34]
2020Host[35]
[36]
2021Dance Deewane 3Guest
Host[37]
2021Bigg Boss 15Guest
2022[38]
India's Got Talent (season 9)
Host[39]
2023[40]
2024Bigg Boss (Hindi season 17)Guest[41]
2024Indian Police Force Director and producer
2024Host[42]

Short films

YearTitleDirectorProducerNotes
2016Ranveer Ching Returns
2022Made In India

Awards and nominations

Filmfare Awards! Year! Category! Film! Result!
2014Best DirectorChennai Express[43]
Zee Cine Awards
YearCategoryFilmResult
2013Power Club – Box Office AwardBol Bachchan[52]
2014Best Action FilmChennai Express[53]
Best Director
2018Golmaal Again[54]
Best Film (Viewers' Choice Award)
Best Film (Jury's Choice Award)[55]

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Rohit Shetty, the Man with the Hit Formula . 24 October 2017 . 24 September 2022 . 24 September 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220924102350/https://www.mansworldindia.com/entertainment/cinema/rohit-shetty-man-hit-formula/amp/ . live .
  3. News: 18th from the left in the seventh row. The Times of India. 20 November 2014. 25 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181225133535/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/18th-from-the-left-in-the-seventh-row/articleshow/11671837.cms%20. live.
  4. Web site: I can't act: Rohit Shetty. Mid-Day. 16 March 2011. 13 November 2009. 14 July 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110714131857/http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2009/nov/131109-rohit-shetty-cannot-act.htm. live.
  5. Web site: In my family, we are all ready to uproot handpumps: Rohit Shetty. https://web.archive.org/web/20140811041555/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/in-my-family-we-are-all-ready-to-uproot-handpumps-rohit-shetty/article1-1250321.aspx. dead. 11 August 2014. Hindustan Times. 20 November 2014.
  6. News: Pereira. Priyanka. Action Reloaded. The Indian Express. 20 August 2011. 22 June 2011. 25 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181225133556/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/action-reloaded/806859/0. live.
  7. Web site: Director Rohit Shetty Was Akshay Kumar's Body Double In 'Suhaag' . The Times of India . 6 August 2018 . 14 October 2017 . 25 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181225133547/https://www.indiatimes.com/entertainment/celebs/director-rohit-shetty-was-akshay-kumar-s-body-double-in-suhaag-we-re-as-shocked-as-you-331679.html%20/ . live .
  8. Web site: Box Office Business Talks: 'Zameen' Did The Navratri Festival Affect Its Business? . Adarsh . Taran . Bollywood Hungama . 2 October 2003 . 1 September 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160901170756/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office/business-talk/id/88 . dead . 1 September 2016 .
  9. Web site: Rohit Shetty Filmography . Box Office India . 1 September 2016 . 27 March 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190327102303/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/actor.php?actorid=124 . live .
  10. Web site: Adarsh. Taran. Singham. https://web.archive.org/web/20120403153531/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/542574. dead. 3 April 2012. Bollywood Hungama. 22 March 2014.
  11. News: Bol Bachchan makes big noise at box-office. The Times of India. 22 March 2014. 18 January 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160118180729/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/Bol-Bachchan-makes-big-noise-at-box-office/articleshow/14770201.cms. live.
  12. Web site: SRK-Rohit film sold for 105 crore . https://web.archive.org/web/20120805230346/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-04/news-interviews/33021003_1_bol-bachchan-bollywood-badshah-trade-buzz . dead . 5 August 2012 . 4 August 2012 . . 1 April 2015.
  13. News: Rohit Shetty open to Bol Bachchan sequel. https://web.archive.org/web/20120709160042/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Rohit-Shetty-open-to-Bol-Bachchan-sequel/Article1-885873.aspx . dead . 9 July 2012 . Hindustan Times . 10 July 2012.
  14. Web site: Chennai Express worldwide box office collections top Rs 314 crore. 23 September 2020. businesstoday.in. 19 August 2013. 11 July 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150711231510/http://businesstoday.intoday.in/story/chennai-express-worldwide-box-office-collections-2nd-week/1/197866.html. live.
  15. Web site: Bollywood's 100 Crore Club | Bollywood's Fastest 100 Crores . Koimoi.com . 9 January 2015 . 1 April 2015 . 27 March 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150327064609/http://www.koimoi.com/box-office-india-bollywood-100-crore-club/ . dead .
  16. http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5959&nCat= Chennai Express Has Extraordinary Weekend Overseas
  17. Web site: 'Chennai Express' breaks multiple records . https://web.archive.org/web/20130817052536/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-14/box-office/41376007_1_crore-chennai-express-jawaani-hai-deewani . dead . 17 August 2013 . 14 August 2013 . . 1 April 2015.
  18. News: Kotwani. Hiren. I slash points for double meaning statements. Hindustan Times. 22 March 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140407095718/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/television/i-slash-points-for-double-meaning-statements/article1-547397.aspx. 7 April 2014. dead.
  19. Web site: Ajay Devgn, Rohit Shetty team up for Singham 2 | Hindi Movies News . https://web.archive.org/web/20130707001039/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1830692/Ajay-Devgn-Rohit-Shetty-team-up-for-Singham-2 . dead . 7 July 2013 . . 8 June 2013 . 1 April 2015.
  20. News: 'Khatron Ke Khiladi 5' is mix of stunts and entertainment: Rohit Shetty. DNA. 22 March 2014. 22 March 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140322212121/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-khatron-ke-khiladi-5-is-mix-of-stunts-and-entertainment-rohit-shetty-1958722. live.
  21. Web site: Golmaal Again Emerges First BLOCKBUSTER of 2017. Box Office India. 31 October 2017. 31 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171031055605/http://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=3372. live.
  22. Web site: Golmaal Again Will Be Highest Ever Diwali Nett Grosser. Box Office India. 31 October 2017. 31 October 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171031050938/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=3375. live.
  23. Web site: Indian Police Force Announcement Teaser: Sidharth Malhotra Looks Suave in Uniform for Rohit Shetty's Amazon Prime Cop Series (Watch Video). LatestLY. 20 April 2022. 20 April 2022. 20 April 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220420060316/https://www.latestly.com/socially/entertainment/bollywood/indian-police-force-announcement-teaser-sidharth-malhotra-looks-suave-in-uniform-for-rohit-shettys-amazon-prime-cop-series-watch-video-3610984.html. live.
  24. Web site: Cirkus: Ranveer Singh, Rohit Shetty to collaborate again after Simmba, film to star Pooja Hegde and Jacqueline Fernandez. Hindustan Times. 19 October 2020. 20 October 2020. 20 October 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201020004355/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/cirkus-ranveer-singh-rohit-shetty-to-collaborate-again-after-simmba-film-to-star-pooja-hegde-and-jacqueline-fernandez/story-04J6Tu5laeDDfvXJyZyPGI.html. live.
  25. News: Rohit Shetty quits Comedy Circus. The Times of India. 24 February 2011. 17 May 2019. 26 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210726030141/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/Rohit-Shetty-quits-Comedy-Circus/articleshow/7564501.cms. live.
  26. News: Harshikaa Udasi . Mentoring the penniless Richie Rich . The Hindu . 22 December 2011 . 1 April 2015 . 25 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181225133539/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/mentoring-the-penniless-richie-rich/article2736420.ece%20/ . live .
  27. Web site: Meet the contestants of Fear Factor-Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 . The Times of India . 1 January 1970 . 1 April 2015 . 25 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181225133551/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/meet-the-contestants-of-fear-factor-khatron-ke-khiladi-5/Khatron-Ke-Khiladi-season-5-Khatron-Ke-Khiladi-5-Fear-Factor/photostory/29602736.cms%20 . live .
  28. News: 4 February 2015. Rohit Shetty reveals his 13 contestants of Khatron Ke Khiladi – Darr Ka Blockbuster Returns. The Times of India. 20 April 2018. 25 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181225133604/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/jaipur/Rohit-Shetty-reveals-his-13-contestants-of-Khatron-Ke-Khiladi-Darr-Ka-Blockbuster-Returns/articleshow/46067613.cms. live.
  29. Web site: 23 July 2017. Khatron Ke Khiladi season 8: Rohit Shetty's entry with a Tiger to Nia Sharma and Lopamudra Raut raising temperatures. Here's what first look of the show was like. 7 August 2017. THE INDIAN EXPRESS. 25 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181225133558/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/khatron-ke-khiladi-season-8-first-episode-rohit-shetty-nia-sharma-hina-khan-lopamudra-raut-manveer-gurjar-see-photos-watch-videos-4763319/lite/. live.
  30. News: Rohit Shetty makes his acting debut with India's Next Superstars finale. MUMBAI MIRROR. 27 March 2018. 25 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181225133518/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/rohit-shetty-makes-his-acting-debut-with-indias-next-superstars-finale/articleshow/63472111.cms. live.
  31. News: Discovery, Reliance Animation to produce new kids' series. Business Line. 23 January 2018. 25 December 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181225133553/https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/discovery-reliance-animation-to-produce-new-kids-series/article10047884.ece. live.
  32. Web site: 10 March 2019. Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 grand finale highlights: Punit J Pathak lifts trophy. THE INDIAN EXPRESS. 17 May 2019. 17 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190517211701/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/khatron-ke-khiladi-season-9-finale-live-updates-5619422/. live.
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  34. Web site: Bigg Boss 13: Rohit Shetty turns taskmaster, Weekend Ka Vaar to air on Sunday-Monday. 28 December 2019. The Indian Express. en-US. 10 May 2020. 28 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191228142136/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/bigg-boss-13-rohit-shetty-salman-khan-weekend-ka-vaar-6187505/. live.
  35. Web site: Rohit Shetty Kick-starts Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 in Bulgaria, See Leaked Pics-Videos. News18. 6 August 2019. 28 December 2019. 28 December 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20191228054542/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rohit-shetty-kick-starts-khatron-ke-khiladi-10-in-bulgaria-see-leaked-pics-videos-2259587.html. live.
  36. Web site: Rohit Shetty to Host India Edition of Khatron Ke Khiladi. 27 July 2020. www-news18-com.cdn.ampproject.org. 27 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200727054857/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/rohit-shetty-to-host-india-edition-of-khatron-ke-khiladi-2732341.html?usqp=mq331AQIKAGwASDYAQE=&amp_js_v=0.1. live.
  37. Web site: 13 June 2021. Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 promo: Rohit Shetty sets the stage for battle between 'Darr and Dare'. THE INDIAN EXPRESS. 16 July 2021. 26 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210726041425/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/khatron-ke-khiladi-11-promo-rohit-shetty-sets-the-stage-for-battle-between-darr-and-dare-7356153/. live.
  38. News: hunarbaaz-rohit-shetty-teases-mithun-da. . 16 February 2022 .
  39. Web site: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 shoot begins! Rohit Shetty is a daredevil hanging out from a helicopter. 6 June 2022. 11 June 2022. 11 June 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220611153438/https://www.indiatvnews.com/amp/entertainment/tv/khatron-ke-khiladi-12-contestants-south-africa-shoot-begins-rohit-shetty-daredevil-stunt-video-2022-06-06-782287. live.
  40. Web site: Rohit Shetty begins filming for Khatron Ke Khiladi 13 in South Africa. 21 May 2023. 3 June 2023. 2 June 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230602070243/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/reality-tv/story/rohit-shetty-begins-filming-for-khatron-ke-khiladi-13-in-south-africa-2382114-2023-05-21. live.
  41. Web site: BB 17' Day 103: Rohit Shetty enters the house, grills the finalists. 26 Jan 2024. 12 Feb 2024. 13 February 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240213163714/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/television/reality-tv/story/bigg-boss-17-day-103-update-munawar-faruqui-rohit-shetty-2494031-2024-01-26. live.
  42. Web site: Rohit Shetty shares pics from 'KKK 14' sets: Makes me relive my teen as a stuntman. 20 June 2024.
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