Rohit Shetty is an Indian film director, producer and television host who is known for working in the Indian film and television industry. He was born on 14th March 1974 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India to M.B. Shetty and Ratna Shetty. He has two brothers, Hriday and Uday and four sisters, Chanda, Chaya, Mehek and one other. His father was an Indian film stuntman and action choreographer and actor. He has four siblings. He did his schooling at St. Mary’s High School and Junior College.
Rohit started his career as an assistant director when he was just seventeen years old in the film Phool Aur Kaante. He also worked in several films during that time, such as Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, Haqeeqat, Hindustan Ki Kasam, Raju Chacha and Zulmi.
Then he appeared as a body double of Akshay Kumar in Suhaag.
Rohit Shetty made his directorial debut in 2003 with Zameen. He directed his second film, Golmaal: Fun Unlimited in 2006. The film was a hit and praised by critics. Sunday and Golmaal Returns were his two directed films of 2008. Rohit directed the film All The Best: Fun Begins in 2009. He directed his sixth film Golmaal 3 in 2010. Singham was his only directed film of 2011. This film received several positive reviews.
Later, in 2012, he directed the film, Bol Bachchan. The film won Zee Cine Awards for Power Club – Box Office Award. In 2013, he directed his ninth film, Chennai Express. The film also set several box office records, for the highest opening-day gross, highest paid preview, highest single-day gross, biggest opening weekend, highest opening week and the fastest film to reach ₹100 crores and ₹2 billion in the domestic market. For the film, Rohit won, Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards India Best Film. In 2014, Rohit made his debut as a producer with the film, Singham Returns. He also directed the film. For the film, he won Star Box Office India Awards for Mr Box Office India Blockbuster. In 2015, he directed and produced the film Dilwale. In 2016, Rohit directed and produced a short film, Ranveer Ching Returns. Golmaal Again was his only directed and produced film of 2017. The film won Best Film (Jury’s Choice Award) for Zee Cine Awards.
Next, in 2018, he produced and directed the film, Simmba. The film was successful at the box office. Sooryavanshi was his last directed and produced short film, which was released in 2021. He directed and produced another short film, Made In India in 2022.
He has an upcoming film, Cirkus.
He made his television debut as a judge in 2009 with Comedy Circus. In 2012, he appeared in the television series, Big Switch. In that year, he appeared in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah for promotion Bol Bachchan. In 2014, Rohit hosted the television reality show, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5. In 2015, he appeared as a guest on the television reality show, Bigg Boss Halla Bol. He also hosted the television reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6 that year. He hosted the eighth part of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi in 2017. In 2018, he appeared as a judge in the television reality show, India’s Next Superstars. He also produced the television show, Little Singham. In 2019, Rohit produced a television show, Golmaal Jr. He also hosted another television show, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9. He appeared as a guest in Bigg Boss 13 that year. In 2020, he hosted television reality shows, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi – Made in India and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10. He hosted Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 in 2021. He appeared as a guest in Dance Deewane 3 and Bigg Boss 15. In 2022, he hosted a television reality show, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12. He also appeared as a guest in Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan and India’s Got Talent (season 9).
He has an upcoming web series, Indian Police Force.
He married banker Maya Shetty in 2005. Together they have a son, Ishaan.
Name | Rohit Shetty |
Nick Name | Rohit |
Famous for | Directing the Bollywood film series ‘Golmaal’ . ![]() |
Profession | Film Director, Producer, Host |
Date of Birth | 14 March 1974 (Thursday) |
Age | 48 Years (2022) |
Birth Place | Bombay, Maharashtra |
Nationality | Indian |
Hometown | Bombay, Maharashtra |
School | St. Mary’s High School & Junior College, Mumbai |
Collage | Not Known |
Debut | Film (Director): Zameen (2003)![]() TV (Host): Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi Darr Ka Blockbuster (2014) ![]() |
Hobbies | Travelling, Gymming |
Address | He resides in an apartment at Hasya Kalakar Mehmood Chowk, Juhu, Mumbai. |
Zodiac Sign | Pisces |

Rohit Shetty Career
- Rohit started his career as an assistant director when he was just seventeen years old in the film Phool Aur Kaante. He also worked in several films during that time, such as Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, Haqeeqat, Hindustan Ki Kasam, Raju Chacha and Zulmi.
- Then he appeared as a body double of Akshay Kumar in Suhaag.
- Rohit Shetty made his directorial debut in 2003 with Zameen.
- He directed his second film, Golmaal: Fun Unlimited in 2006.
- Sunday and Golmaal Returns were his two directed films of 2008.
- Rohit directed the film All The Best: Fun Begins in 2009.
- He directed his sixth film Golmaal 3 in 2010.
- Singham was his only directed film of 2011.
- In 2012, he directed the film, Bol Bachchan.
- In 2013, he directed his ninth film, Chennai Express.
- In 2014, Rohit made his debut as a producer with the film, Singham Returns. He also directed the film.
- In 2015, he directed and produced the film Dilwale.
- In 2016, Rohit directed and produced a short film, Ranveer Ching Returns.
- Golmaal Again was his only directed and produced film of 2017.
- In 2018, he produced and directed the film, Simmba. The film was successful at the box office.
- Sooryavanshi was his last directed and produced short film, which was released in 2021.
- He directed and produced another short film, Made In India in 2022.
- He made his television debut as a judge in 2009 with Comedy Circus.
- In 2012, he appeared in the television series, Big Switch. In that year, he appeared in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah for promotion Bol Bachchan.
- In 2014, Rohit hosted the television reality show, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 5.
- In 2015, he appeared as a guest on the television reality show, Bigg Boss Halla Bol. He also hosted the television reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 6 that year.
- He hosted the eighth part of Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi in 2017.
- In 2018, he appeared as a judge in the television reality show, India’s Next Superstars. He also produced the television show, Little Singham.
- In 2019, Rohit produced a television show, Golmaal Jr. He also hosted another television show, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9. He appeared as a guest in Bigg Boss 13 that year.
- In 2020, he hosted television reality shows, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi – Made in India and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 10.
- He hosted Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 in 2021. He appeared as a guest in Dance Deewane 3 and Bigg Boss 15.
- In 2022, he hosted a television reality show, Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 12. He also appeared as a guest in Hunarbaaz: Desh Ki Shaan and India’s Got Talent (season 9).
Rohit Shetty Family
Father Name | M. B. Shetty (stuntman) |
Mother Name | Ratna |
Brother | Hriday (stepbrother) Uday Shetty (stepbrother) |
Sister | Chanda Shetty Chaya Shetty Mehek Shetty (Elder) |
Wife | Maya Rohit Shetty (banker) |
Rohit Shetty Relationship / Marital Status & Many More
Marital Status | Married |
Affairs / Girlfriend | Prachi Desai (actress) (rumoured) |
Wife/ Spouse | Maya Rohit Shetty (banker) |
Marriage date | Year, 2005 |
Marriage Place | Not Known |
Children | Son– Ishaan![]() |

Rohit Shetty Physical Stats
Height | In Centimeter – 165 cm In Meter – 1.65 m In feet & inches – 5’5 |
Weight | In Kilogram- 54 Kg In Pounds – 119lbs |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Brown |
Rohit Shetty Favourite
Favorite Actor | Ajay Devgn, Amitabh Bachchan |
Favorite Actress | Kareena Kapoor |
Favorite Director | Raju Hirani, Shankar, Rajamouli, James Cameron, Michael Bay |
Favorite Food | Daal Chawal |
Favorite Color | Black |
Favorite Sport | Cricket |
Rohit Shetty Education
School | St. Mary’s High School & Junior College, Mumbai |
Collage | Not Known |
Educational Qualification | Not Known |

Rohit Shetty’s Net Worth
Net Worth | N/A |
Salary | N/A |
Income Source | N/A |
Car Collection | N/A |
Some Unknown facts about Rohit Shetty
- Rohit Shetty is an Indian film director, producer, and host who is known for directing the Bollywood film series ‘Golmaal’ in 2006.
- His height is 5 feet 10 inches.
- Travelling and gymming are his hobbies.
- He worked as an assistant director in the Bollywood film ‘Phool Aur Kaante’ when he was just seventeen years old.
- He failed in class six once,
- Pisces is his zodiac sign.
- He has directed other Bollywood films that including Bol Bachchan (2012), Chennai Express (2013), Dilwale (2015), Simmba (2018), and Sooryavanshi (2021).
- He has been the judge of the television show Comedy Circus (2009-2011) and India’s Next Superstars (2018).
- In 2022, he became the brand ambassador of the clothing brand LawmanPg3.
