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Rohit Shetty (Director) Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 1, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth14 March 1974

Age50 Years

BirthplaceBombay, Maharashtra

ProfessionFilm Director, Producer, Host

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseMaya Rohit Shetty

FamilySon - Ishaan; Father - M. B. Shetty; Mother - Ratna; Stepbrothers - Hriday, Uday; Sisters - Chanda, Chaya, Mehek

Rohit Shetty (Director) Biography

Rohit Shetty is an Indian film director, producer and television host known for mainstream commercial cinema, notably the Golmaal franchise and his Cop-30s

Early life and background

Rohit Shetty was born on 14 March 1974 in Bombay, Maharashtra. He attended St. Mary's High School & Junior College in Mumbai. From a young age he was connected to the film world: by his late teens he was already working on sets and doing stunt work while learning the craft that would shape his career.

Career

Shetty moved up through film crews in the 1990s and worked as an assistant director on several projects. He made his debut as an independent director with the film Zameen in 2003 and established himself with the comedy Golmaal in 2006, which became a defining franchise for him. Golmaal 3 (2010) was a major commercial success and entered the domestic 100 Crore Club.

Over the next decade he directed a string of high-profile mainstream films, including Bol Bachchan (2012), Chennai Express (2013), Dilwale (2015), Simmba (2018) and Sooryavanshi (2021). In 2011 he launched what is commonly referred to as his Cop Universe with Singham, building a recurring world of policeman-led action films.

Shetty has also worked regularly on television. He has hosted multiple seasons of the stunt reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi (including the 2014 season) and served as a judge on comedy and talent shows such as Comedy Circus (2009–2011) and India’s Next Superstars (2018). He has made guest appearances on a variety of Indian TV programs and has continued to move between films and television throughout his career.

In 2022 Shetty expanded into digital storytelling with the web series Indian Police Force, his first project for a streaming format. The series continued his interest in police-centred stories and featured actors including Sidharth Malhotra, Shilpa Shetty and Vivek Oberoi. He also announced plans to develop a biopic on Mumbai police officer Rakesh Maria.

Public profile

Shetty is known for mass-entertainment filmmaking with large-scale action, stunts and set pieces. Over time he has become associated with films that highlight Mumbai police characters and big, spectacle-driven sequences involving vehicles and explosions; this reputation was referenced publicly when automotive industry figures commented on the dramatic treatment of cars in his films.

He has received industry recognition for his commercial work, including awards tied to films such as Chennai Express, Bol Bachchan, Singham Returns and Golmaal Again. Beyond directing and producing, Shetty has been the face of brand campaigns and in 2022 became a brand ambassador for a clothing label.

Personal life

Shetty is married to Maya Rohit Shetty, who works in banking. The couple married in 2005 and have a son, Ishaan. He is the son of stuntman M. B. Shetty and Ratna, and has several siblings including stepbrothers Hriday and Uday and sisters Chanda, Chaya and Mehek.

Shetty keeps active interests outside filmmaking; he enjoys travelling and working out, and is known to collect high-end cars. Physically, his height is listed at approximately 178 cm (5'10"), and he has black hair and black eyes.

Latest updates

In recent years Shetty made his digital debut with Indian Police Force (2022) and publicly announced a forthcoming biopic on Rakesh Maria. He has continued to be involved with television projects, both as a host and guest, and remains a prominent figure in mainstream Hindi cinema.

Shetty has at times been involved in public controversies related to remarks or creative choices in his films; these episodes have drawn media attention and public discussion. He has said in interviews that he tailors his films to suit broad family audiences and avoids material he feels would make older viewers uncomfortable.

He continues to work across film, television and digital platforms, maintaining a commercial filmmaking identity built on action, comedy and recurring collaborations with actors he has worked with for decades.
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Recent Work

Indian Police Force

Digital debut web series created and directed by Rohit Shetty, starring Sidharth Malhotra, Shilpa Shetty and Vivek Oberoi.

2022
Indian Police Force (announcement of Rakesh Maria biopic)

Shetty announced plans to make a biopic on Mumbai cop Rakesh Maria.

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut as independent director with Zameen (2003)
  2. Created the Golmaal franchise beginning in 2006
  3. Golmaal 3 entered the domestic 100 Crore Club (2010)
  4. Launched the Cop Universe with Singham (2011)
  5. Directed high-profile films including Chennai Express, Bol Bachchan, Dilwale, Simmba and Sooryavanshi
  6. Hosted multiple seasons of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rohit Shetty (Director) born?

14 March 1974

What is Rohit Shetty (Director) known for?

Film Director, Producer, Host

What is Rohit Shetty (Director)’s marital status?

Married

Who is Rohit Shetty (Director) married to?

Maya Rohit Shetty