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Ashrita Shetty Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth16 July 1992

Age32 Years (as of 2024)

BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionActress, Model

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseManish Pandey

FamilyTulu-speaking family

Ashrita Shetty Biography

Ashrita Shetty is an Indian actress and model from Mumbai who has worked primarily in Tamil cinema. She began her on-screen career after winning the Clean

Early life and background

Ashrita Shetty was born on 16 July 1992 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, into a middle-class Tulu-speaking family. Raised in the city she still calls home, Shetty completed a college degree in finance before pursuing work in the entertainment industry. Her personal tastes include non-vegetarian food, and she has said that reading, dancing and travel are among her hobbies.

Career

While she was a college student, Shetty entered the Clean & Clear Fresh Face contest organized by The Times of India. She won at her college level and went on to win the national round, becoming the face of the Clean & Clear brand for about a year. That exposure helped launch a career that included television commercials and film roles.

Shetty made her onscreen debut in 2012 with the Tulu-language film Telikeda Bolli, appearing as the character Malli. The following year she made her Tamil film debut in Udhayam NH4, playing Rithika. Her performances led to further work in Tamil cinema; her filmography includes titles such as Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum, Indrajith and Naan Thaan Siva. Early reviews noted her ability to convey youthful vulnerability and potential as an actress.

Public profile

Shetty’s work has kept her primarily within the South Indian film industry, particularly Tamil-language projects, and she has taken part in public-awareness activities as well—participating in a Cancer Awareness Campaign in Chennai in 2018. Physically, she is reported to be approximately 165 cm (5 feet 5 inches) tall, with brown eyes and brown hair.

Personal life

Ashrita Shetty married Indian cricketer Manish Pandey on 2 December 2019. As of 2024 she is 32 years old and continues to be based in Mumbai. Shetti’s favorite foods include ramen and burgers, she likes coconut water as a beverage, and lists Half Girlfriend by Chetan Bhagat as a preferred book. Her favorite color is white.

Latest updates

Shetty remains known for her work in Tamil films and for the early national profile she earned through the Clean & Clear Fresh Face contest. Details in public records show her continuing link to Mumbai as her hometown and base.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Recent Work

Telikeda Bolli

Tulu film debut (2012) as 'Malli'

2012
Udhayam NH4

Tamil film debut (2013) as 'Rithika'

2013
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Career Highlights

  1. Won Clean & Clear Fresh Face national contest and became the face of the brand
  2. Debuted in Tulu cinema with Telikeda Bolli (2012)
  3. Made Tamil debut in Udhayam NH4 (2013) and appeared in multiple Tamil films
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ashrita Shetty born?

16 July 1992

What is Ashrita Shetty known for?

Actress, Model

What is Ashrita Shetty’s marital status?

Married

Who is Ashrita Shetty married to?

Manish Pandey