Asthik Avinash Shetty (Bigg Boss) Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s)	• Actor • Model • Cricketer
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)	in centimeters- 180 cm in meters- 1.80 m in feet & inches- 5’ 11”
Weight (approx.)	in kilograms- 80 kg in pounds- 176 lbs
Body Measurements (approx.)	- Chest: 42 Inches - Waist: 32 Inches - Biceps: 14 Inches
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Black
Career
Debut	Film: Jai Tulunadu (2016)
Award	2016: Best Actor Popular Award at Mukta Tulu Film Awards
Personal Life
Date of Birth	18 July
Age	Not Known
Birthplace	Mangalore, Karnataka
Zodiac sign	Cancer
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Surathkal, Mangalore, Karnataka
School	Sri Mahalingeshwara English Medium High School, Surathkal, Mangalore
College/University	SDM College of Business Management, Mangalore
Educational Qualification	Bachelor of Human Resource Development [1]The Times of India
Controversy	In 2012, Avinash and Mohammed Shahid from Kerala were held by police for fabricating school and degree certificates. Operating through entities like Dreams Career and Navabharath Education and Research Foundation, they deceived numerous students by providing counterfeit degree certificates. The duo forged certificates from prestigious institutions including Dr B. R. Ambedkar University in Agra, Chhattisgarh University, Dr. C. V. Raman University in Bilaspur, SSCL Board in Karnataka, Chaudhary Charan Singh University in Meerut, Bharathiya Shiksha Parishad of UP, Jamia Millia the University of Sikkim, Central Board of Open School Education of Meerut, Vinayaka Mission University of New Delhi, STED Council of Thiruvananthapuram, EIILM University of UP, and CMJ University of UP. They also provided fake migration certificates. Running this operation for ten years, they charged fees ranging from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 1,20,000 based on the course. The police arrested them from the Dream Career office in Bendoorwell and the Navabharat Education Research Foundation office on MG Road. The universities and boards they claimed affiliation to denied any connection to them. The police seized 70 certificates, 2 computers, Rs. 1 lakh, credit cards, 8 mobile phones, two laptops, a scanner, and a colour printer. Cases were registered under Sections 468, 471, and 420 of the Indian Penal Code. [2]Mangalore Today
Relationships & More
Marital Status	Unmarried
Family
Wife/Spouse	N/A
Parents	Father- Shridhar Shetty Mother- Sukanya
Siblings	Brother- Ajith Shetty Sister- Archana Shetty (fashion blogger)

Some Lesser Known Facts About Asthik Avinash Shetty

• Asthik Avinash Shetty is an Indian actor who is known for appearing as a wildcard contestant on the Kannada reality show, Bigg Boss Season 10.

• He wanted to become a cricketer and has played for Mangalore zone.
  

  Asthik Avinash Shetty when he used to play cricket

• He never thought about pursuing acting initially, and his interest in the field developed during college. Avinash hosted numerous events in college, providing him with various opportunities to showcase his talent on stage.
  

  Asthik Avinash Shetty performing during his college days

• In his last year of college, a friend suggested that Avinash explore opportunities in the entertainment field and encouraged him to take a chance. He stepped into the glamour world by featuring in advertisements for Coke and MRF tires.

• He secured the Mr. Mangaluru title in 2007.

• Following this achievement, he received some minor roles in ad films and modelling through Jazz Bay.

• He enrolled in a short-term acting course in Mumbai to pursue his goal of becoming an actor.

• In 2012, he achieved the Mr. South India title, leading to opportunities in the Kannada film industry.

• His debut Kannada film, “Chella Pilli,” produced by Sudesh Shetty, marked the beginning of his acting career.
  

  Poster of the film ‘Chella Pilli’

• Avinash then secured the lead antagonist role in “Power Star,” alongside Puneeth Rajkumar. He received acclaim and recognition for his performance in this movie.

• His success in the Tulu film industry continued as he received a significant opportunity to play the lead role in the movie “Jai Tulunadu.” This film provided Avinash with valuable exposure to various aspects of acting. His performance in “Jai Tulunadu” garnered appreciation in Gandhinagar.

• He later appeared in many supporting roles in a Telugu film produced by Shanmugam Productions.

• He was featured in Sonu Sood‘s “Sreemanta.”
  

  Poster of the film ‘Sreemanta’

• He also acted in the film Badmash.

• In 2016, he appeared in the Hindi film Meri Beti Mera Maan.
  

  Poster of the film ‘Meri Beti Mera Maan’

• In 2023, Asthik became a participant in the Kannada reality show, Bigg Boss Season 10, hosted by Kiccha Sudeep. Making a surprise entry on Day 51 of the show, Asthik entered the Bigg Boss house as a wildcard contestant.
  

  Asthik Avinash Shetty in Bigg Boss house

• Asthik is known for his commitment to staying fit and follows a daily workout routine at the gym.
  

  Asthik Avinash Shetty working out in the gym

• He is also a Muay Thai Fighter.
  

  Asthik Avinash Shetty doing muay Thai fighting