Rohit Shetty

Rohit Shetty (born 14 March 1974) is an Indian film director, stuntman, writer, producer and television host who works in Hindi cinema.

His movies are often mixed the genres of action comedy and masala films.

Rohit Shetty
Rohit Shetty
Shetty at JW Marriott, Juhu in 2019
Born (1974-03-14) 14 March 1974 (age 50)
Occupations
  • Film director
  • producer
  • stuntman
  • writer
  • host
Years active1991–present
WorksFull List
Spouse
Maya Shetty
(m. 2005)
ParentM. B. Shetty (father)
RelativesHriday Shetty (half-brother)

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 includes 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 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi since 2014.

Early life

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

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. 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.

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. 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 All the Best: Fun Begins in 2009.

2010–present: Commercial success

Rohit Shetty 
Shetty (left) and Ajay Devgn in 2010. They have worked together in 10 films since 2003

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. 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.

Shetty's Chennai Express, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, was released on 9 August 2013. Chennai Express became the highest-grossing Bollywood film in the domestic market. The film earned over US$17.4 million to become the third-highest-grossing Bollywood film overseas. 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.

Shetty has played the judge of the television show Comedy Circus.

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

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, 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.

Filmography

Key
Denotes films that have not been released yet

Directed feature films

Year Title Director Producer Notes
2003 Zameen Rohit Shetty Y
2006 Golmaal Rohit Shetty Y
2008 Sunday Rohit Shetty Y Remake of Anukokunda Oka Roju
Golmaal Returns Rohit Shetty Y Based on Aaj Ki Taaza Khabar
2009 All The Best Rohit Shetty Y Based on Marathi drama 'Pati Sagle Uchapati'
2010 Golmaal 3 Rohit Shetty Y
2011 Singham Rohit Shetty Y Remake of Singam
2012 Bol Bachchan Rohit Shetty Y Based on Gol Maal
2013 Chennai Express Rohit Shetty Y
2014 Singham Returns Rohit Shetty Y Rohit Shetty Y Remake of Ekalavyan
2015 Dilwale Rohit Shetty Y Rohit Shetty Y
2017 Golmaal Again Rohit Shetty Y Rohit Shetty Y
2018 Simmba Rohit Shetty Y Rohit Shetty Y Remake of Temper
2021 Sooryavanshi Rohit Shetty Y Rohit Shetty Y
2022 Cirkus Rohit Shetty Y Rohit Shetty Y
2023 School College Ani Life Rohit Shetty Y Debut in Marathi cinema as Producer
2024 Singham Again Rohit Shetty Y Rohit Shetty Y

Television

Year Title Role Ref.
2009–2011 Comedy Circus Judge
2012 Big Switch Godfather
2012 Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah Promotion of film Bol Bachchan
2014 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5 Host
2015 Bigg Boss Halla Bol Guest
2015 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6 Host
2017 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8
2018 India's Next Superstars Judge
2018–present Little Singham Producer
2019 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 Host
2019–present Golmaal Jr. Producer
2019 Bigg Boss 13 Guest
2020 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10 Host
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi – Made in India
2021 Dance Deewane 3 Guest
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 Host
2021 Bigg Boss 15 Guest
2022 Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan
India's Got Talent (season 9)
Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12 Host
2023 Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 13
2024 Bigg Boss (Hindi season 17) Guest

Short films

Year Title Director Producer Notes
2016 Ranveer Ching Returns Rohit Shetty Y Rohit Shetty Y
2022 Made In India Rohit Shetty Y Rohit Shetty Y

Web series

Year Title Director Producer Platform
2024 Indian Police Force Yes Yes Amazon Prime Video

Awards and nominations

Filmfare Awards
Year Category Film Result Ref.
2014 Best Director Chennai Express Nominated
Producers Guild Film Awards
Year Category Film Result Ref.
2014 Best Director Chennai Express Nominated
BIG Star Entertainment Awards
Year Category Film Result Ref.
2013 Most Entertaining Director Chennai Express Nominated
Bollywood Hungama Surfers' Choice Movie Awards
Year Category Film Result Ref.
2014 Best Director Chennai Express Nominated
Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards India
Year Category Film Result Ref.
2013 Best Film Chennai Express Won
Star Box Office India Awards
Year Category Film Result Ref.
2014 Mr Box Office India Blockbuster Singham Returns Won
Zee Cine Awards
Year Category Film Result Ref.
2013 Power Club – Box Office Award Bol Bachchan Won
2014 Best Action Film Chennai Express Nominated
Best Director
2018 Golmaal Again
Best Film (Viewers' Choice Award)
Best Film (Jury's Choice Award) Won
IIFA Awards
Year Category Film Result Ref.
2014 Best Director Chennai Express Nominated

References

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