Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/11/1982 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Profession(s) | Actor, Swimmer |
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| Famous Role | As Sharmaji in the film Sitaare Zameen Par (2025) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' (148 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Dilkhush Special School, Juhu, Mumbai |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Prem Jethanand Shahani | ||||
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| Mother | Aruna Premchand Shahani (Writer) | ||||
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Career
| Debut | Rishi made his film debut in Sitaare Zameen Par (2025) portraying the character Sharmaji. His acting career is complemented by his athletic achievements as a swimmer. |
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Favourites
| Favorite Cricketer | Sachin Tendulkar |
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| Favorite Actress | Juhi Chawla |
Style Quotient
| Fashion | Rishi has walked as a model in various fashion shows. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/p/CsOu-dpJXqn/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rishi was born and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra. | |
| 2. He was diagnosed with Down syndrome, which affects his physical and intellectual development. | |
| 3. In his childhood, Rishi faced numerous challenges and societal stigma. | |
| 4. Rishi has battled various health issues including Peripheral Neuritis and a cancerous tumor called Seminoma. | |
| 5. He represented India at the Special Olympics World Games in 1999, winning a gold and a silver medal in swimming. | |
| 6. At the age of 17, he competed with able-bodied swimmers and won first place. | |
| 7. Rishi won a gold medal in badminton at the National Games (2020) in Chandigarh. | |
| 8. He is very passionate about swimming, earning him the nickname 'water baby.' | |
| 9. Daily yoga practice has played a crucial role in his recovery from cancer and overall wellness. | |
| 10. Rishi is associated with The Yoga Institute (TYI), the oldest yoga center in the world. | |
| 11. He is set to appear alongside Aamir Khan in the film Sitaare Zameen Par (2025), which features a cast of debutant actors with disabilities. |