Abhilash Shetty

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]

Abhilash Shetty
Abhilash in 2021
Born (1993-09-03) September 3, 1993
Shimoga, Karnataka, India
Alma materJawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
ATNCC Shimoga
Occupations
  • Director
  • Screenwriter
  • Actor
Years active2020–present

Early life

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]

Career

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]

Filmography
Year Film Director Writer Actor Notes
2019 2 Missed Calls Yes Yes Yes Short film
2021 Koli Taal Yes Yes Yes Debut feature film

References
  1. Prutha Chakraborty (16 February 2023). "Abhilash Shetty's directorial debut is filled with nostalgia and spices — and will soon be available on an OTT platform". South First. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  2. Ram Rakshith (20 May 2022). "Independent Kannada films need a push: Abhilash Shetty". Deccan Herald.
  3. "Koli Taal movie review: Abhilash Shetty's debut explores a simplistic tale about village life". 26 May 2022.
  4. Anusha Sundar (24 June 2021). "Koli Taal: Kannada Indie Film Set to Screen at the 18th Indian Film Festival Stuttgart Is a Replication of My Childhood Memories, Says Director Abhilash Shetty". Silver Screen India. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  5. "Abhilash Shetty's Koli Taal part of the Spotlight section at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival". 23 February 2022.
  6. ಸುದ್ದಿಜಾಲ, ವಿಜಯವಾಣಿ (18 May 2021). "ನ್ಯೂಯಾರ್ಕ್ ಸಿನಿಮೋತ್ಸವಕ್ಕೆ ಕೋಳಿ ತಾಳ್; ಕುಂದಾಪ್ರ ಭಾಷಾ ಸೊಗಡಿನ ಚಿತ್ರ –".
  7. "M'luru: Abhilash Shetty directed film 'Koli Taal' selected for 21st New York Indian film festival".
  8. Zore, Suyog. "Every character in Koli Taal is based on people I have encountered, says director Abhilash Shetty". Cinestaan.
  9. "Exclusive! Theatres, OTT platforms show no interest in festival films, says Koli Taal director Abhilash Shetty". 2 March 2022.
  10. "Abhilash Shetty's Koli Taal is now streaming on Jio Cinema". OTTplay. 10 June 2023.
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