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Chandan Shetty Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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Age: 35 Years
Wife: Niveditha Gowda
Marriage Date: 26 February 2020

Chandan Shetty

Bio/Wiki
Profession Music Composer, Singer, Lyricist, Rapper
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 175 cm
in meters- 1.75 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 9”
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutFilm (lyricist, assistant music director): Alemari
Film (Kannada; Actor): Vichitra Prema Kathe (2017)
Vichitra Prema Kathe Poster
TV: Bigg Boss Kannada Season 5 (2017)
Chandan Shetty in Bigg Boss Kannada
Song: Halagode (2015)
Personal Life
Date of Birth17 September 1989 (Sunday)
Age (as of 2024)35 Years
BirthplaceShanthigrama, Hassan, Karnataka, India
Zodiac signVirgo
NationalityIndian
HometownShanthigrama, Hassan, Karnataka, India
School• Rotary School, Sakleshpur, Karnataka
• St. Philomena College, Puttur, Karnataka
College/UniversityVidya Vikas First Grade College, Mysore
Educational QualificationBachelor of Business Management
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
HobbiesTravelling, Listening to Music
Tattoo(s)Below The Neck: "XIV"
Chandan Shetty's tattoo
ControversyChandan attracted controversy for proposing his lady love at a government-sponsored program in Mysore. When the minister in charge of Mysore, V. Somanna, was asked about the event, he expressed his anger and asked the police to issue a show-cause notice to them for using the public platform for a private affair.
Relationships & More
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNiveditha Gowda
Chandan Shetty with his girlfriend
Engagement Date21 October 2019
Chandan Shetty's engagement picture
Marriage Date26 February 2020 (Wednesday)
Niveditha Gowda Instagram post about her marriage with Chandan Shetty
Family
Wife/SpouseNiveditha Gowda
ParentsFather- Paramesh Shetty (Businessman)
Chandan Shetty with his father
Mother- Prema Shetty (Homemaker)
Chandan Shetty with his mother
SiblingsBrother- Puneethraj Shetty
Chandan Shetty with his family
Sister- None
Favourite Things
Holiday DestinationChicago
Favourite SportVolleyball
Favourite ColourBlack

Chandan Shetty

Some Lesser Known Facts About Chandan Shetty

  • Chandan Shetty was born into a modest family in Shanthigrama, Hassan, Karnataka.

    Chandan Shetty's childhood picture

    Chandan Shetty’s childhood picture

  • He started his career as a call centre executive in Mysore. He worked in the call centre for around one year.
  • Thereafter, he met the famous music director, Arjun Janya through Chiranjeevi Sarja and started working as an assistant music director under him.
  • He made his debut as a lyricist and assistant music director in 2012 with the film “Alemari.”
  • Subsequently, he worked for films like “Varadanayaka,” “Power,” “Chakravyuha,” and “Bhajarangi.”
  • His debut song “Halagode” was a huge hit and established him as a singer.

  • In 2017, he won the Season 5 of “Bigg Boss Kannada.” He took home the winner’s trophy and a cash prize of Rs. 50 lakh.

    Chandan Shetty as the winner of Bigg Boss Kannada 5

    Chandan Shetty as the winner of Bigg Boss Kannada 5

  • He made his acting debut in 2017 with the film “Vichitra Prema Kathe.”
  • Some of his popular songs include “3 PEG,” “Chocolate Girl,” “Tequila,” “Nanna Preethi Sullalla,” “Fire,” and “Bad Boy.”

  • He has judged many reality TV shows including “Master Dancer,” “Kannada Kogile,” “Kannada Kogile 2,” and “Kannada Kogile Super season.”

    Chandan Shetty on the sets of Master Dancer

    Chandan Shetty on the sets of Master Dancer

  • Chandan revealed in an interview that he took his inspiration from Honey Singh for his music compositions.
  • Chandan has penned more than 30 songs and has voiced over 45 songs in his 5-year-long music career.
  • His music video “3PEG,” a party EDM; featuring Aindrita Ray (a Kannada film actress) crossed 3 million views within a few days of its release and went on to become one of the most-watched videos in the Kannada language.
  • Shetty met Niveditha Gowda for the first time inside the house of Bigg Boss Kannada Season 5. The duo became friends inside the house and later, fell in love with each other.
  • In October 2019, Chandan confessed his love for Niveditha on a public platform during the ‘Yuva Dasara’ concert. He went down on his knees and asked her, “Will You Marry Me?.”

    Chandan Shetty proposing Niveditha Gowda

    Chandan Shetty proposing Niveditha Gowda

  • He is passionate about animals and has a pet dog, Apple.

    Chandan Shetty with his pet dog Apple

    Chandan Shetty with his pet dog Apple

  • Chandan is actively involved in philanthropy and often works to help the needy.

    Chandan Shetty serving the poor

    Chandan Shetty serving the poor