Abhilash Shetty | |
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 Abhilash in 2021 | |
| Born | September 3, 1993 |
| Alma mater | Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya ATNCC Shimoga |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
Abhilash Shetty (born September 3, 1993) is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and actor. [1] [2] [3] He made his directorial debut with the Kannada film Koli Taal . [4] was favourably reviewed. Koli Taal was screened at various film festivals, including the New York Indian Film Festival and Mumbai Film Festival [5] [6]
Shetty was born in Shimoga, Karnataka, into a Kannada speaking Bunt family. [7] He did his schooling in a boarding school Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Shimoga. After graduating, he worked as a financial analyst for two years at Capgemini in Bengaluru, and then he quits his job to pursue his filmmaking dreams. [8]
Shetty started his filmmaking career by making short films, including Crony, Vinashi, and 2 Missed Calls. He wrote, directed, and edited his debut feature film, Koli Taal , in 2021. [9] [10]
| Year | Film | Director | Writer | Actor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 Missed Calls | Yes | Yes | Yes | Short film |
| 2021 | Koli Taal | Yes | Yes | Yes | Debut feature film |
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