Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Model, Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/07/XXXX |
| Age | Unknown |
| Birthplace | Mangalore, Karnataka |
| Hometown | Surathkal, Mangalore, Karnataka |
| Education | Bachelor Of Human Resource Development |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm (5’ 11”) | ||||||
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| Weight | 80 kg (176 lbs) | ||||||
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| Eye Color | Black | ||||||
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Sri Mahalingeshwara English Medium High School, Surathkal, Mangalore |
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| College/University | SDM College of Business Management, Mangalore |
| Degree | Bachelor of Human Resource Development |
Personal Life
| 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. |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Shridhar Shetty | ||||
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| Mother | Sukanya | ||||
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| Spouse | N/A |
Career
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| Award | 2016: Best Actor Popular Award at Mukta Tulu Film Awards | ||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Asthik Avinash Shetty, an Indian actor, gained fame as a wildcard contestant on Kannada reality show Bigg Boss Season 10. | |
| 2. Originally aspiring to be a cricketer, he played for Mangalore zone before developing an interest in acting during college. | |
| 3. Hosting events at college provided Avinash with a platform to showcase his talent, sparking his journey in the entertainment field. | |
| 4. Encouragement from a friend led him to explore acting opportunities, landing him roles in ads for Coke and MRF tires. | |
| 5. In 2007, he won the Mr. Mangaluru title, which paved the way for roles in ad films and modeling through Jazz Bay. | |
| 6. Enrolling in a Mumbai acting course helped him kickstart his acting career, leading to opportunities in the Kannada film industry. | |
| 7. His debut in the Kannada film "Chella Pilli" set the foundation for his acting journey, eventually landing him the lead antagonist role in "Power Star" alongside Puneeth Rajkumar. | |
| 8. Success continued in the Tulu film industry with the lead role in "Jai Tulunadu," garnering him acclaim in Gandhinagar. | |
| 9. He also appeared in supporting roles in a Telugu film and the Hindi film "Meri Beti Mera Maan." | |
| 10. Making a surprise entry on Day 51 of Bigg Boss Season 10, Asthik entered as a wildcard contestant, hosted by Kiccha Sudeep in 2023. | |
| 11. Apart from acting, Asthik is dedicated to fitness, maintaining a daily workout routine at the gym and participating as a Muay Thai Fighter. |