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Jay Shetty Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 5, 2026 • 3 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth6 September 1987

BirthplaceLondon, United Kingdom

ProfessionVlogger, Motivational Speaker

NationalityBritish

Marital statusMarried

SpouseRoshni Devlukia Shetty

Jay Shetty Biography

British-born vlogger and motivational speaker Jay Shetty built a public profile by blending spiritual teachings with practical advice for modern life. Trac

Early life and background

Jay Shetty was born on 6 September 1987 in London, United Kingdom. He grew up in the city that is also listed as his hometown and holds British nationality. Shetty’s family background is described as Indian in ethnicity and he practices Hinduism. He developed an interest in personal development during his teens; before age 14 he was reportedly very shy, and later became more outspoken and engaged with new ideas.

Shetty attended Cass Business School in London and is said to have completed a Bachelor of Science (Hons.) degree in behavioral science. At around age 18, while still a college student, he attended a lecture by a monk in London that he has described as a pivotal moment in his life.

Career

After finishing college at about age 22, Shetty traveled to India and spent time living in a monastery for three years. During that period he focused on meditation, charity, and practices intended to reduce attachment to material concerns. On returning to the United Kingdom he began sharing the spiritual learnings and experiences from his time in India and combined that background with his knowledge of finance to work with corporate audiences.

Shetty has built a career as a vlogger and motivational speaker. He debuted on YouTube in 2015 and has created short film content, including a series called Invisible World. He positions himself as an “urban monk” and describes his work as blending spiritual ideas with practical guidance for daily life and workplace stress.

He has worked as a coach and training resource for a number of large organizations, among them Google, L’Oreal, Facebook, Coca-Cola, HSBC, Microsoft, Accenture, Nasdaq, Bank of England, and Ernst & Young. Shetty has also worked as a host, interviewer, and producer; he was selected by Arianna Huffington to host HuffPost Rise. In November 2016 he received the Espoke Living Best Blog award at the Asian Media Awards.

Public profile

Physically, his height is listed as approximately 180 cm (about 5'11") with a weight reported near 75 kg (165 lbs). Other measurements in the available profile include a 40-inch chest, 32-inch waist, and 12-inch biceps. His eye color is described as hazel grey and his hair color as black. He has a tattoo of a boxing glove on the left side of his neck. Personal interests noted include reading, writing, and traveling, and he has named the Ramayana as a favorite book and Eminem as a favorite singer.

Personal life

Shetty married Roshni Devlukia Shetty, a dietitian at Watford General Hospital, in April 2016. The couple do not have children listed in the available information. Details about his parents and wider family are not provided in the excerpt.

Controversy

The profile notes that a 2024 report by The Guardian raised questions about aspects of Shetty’s background, including claims about his time as a monk and details of his educational credentials. The Guardian report specifically queried statements such as spending three years in an Indian temple and holding a degree in behavioral science from a business school that does not offer that program.

Latest updates

Shetty continues to be active as a creator, speaker, and corporate coach. His public-facing work includes online video content, keynote speaking, and training engagements with major organizations. Awards and roles such as hosting HuffPost Rise and producing short films are among the highlights mentioned in the available material.

Editorial Review and Sources

This F4U profile is written from publicly available career and profile information, then reviewed for clarity before publication. If you spot an outdated detail about Jay Shetty, send the page URL and a reliable correction source to f4udotin@gmail.com.

Reference context: StarsUnfolded
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Recent Work

Invisible World (YouTube short film series)

Creator of a short film series on YouTube.

YouTube debut

Began posting on YouTube in 2015.

2015
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Career Highlights

  1. Spent three years living in a monastery in India and practicing meditation and charity
  2. Worked as a coach for corporations including Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, HSBC, L’Oreal, Accenture, Nasdaq, Bank of England, and Ernst & Young
  3. Selected by Arianna Huffington to host HuffPost Rise
  4. Won Espoke Living Best Blog at the 2016 Asian Media Awards
Reviewed by F4U Editorial Desk

F4U profile pages are prepared from public career information, checked for readability, and updated when reliable correction sources are shared with the editorial team.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jay Shetty born?

Jay Shetty was born on 6 September 1987.

What is Jay Shetty known for?

Jay Shetty is known for vlogger, Motivational Speaker.

What is Jay Shetty’s marital status?

Jay Shetty's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Jay Shetty married to?

Jay Shetty is publicly listed as married to Roshni Devlukia Shetty.