Rishab Shetty has dedicated his National Award to the late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar. Shetty, who won the Best Actor National Award for his movie Kantara, was speaking at a press conference after the announcement when he expressed gratitude towards all. He revealed that he will dedicate his award to Puneeth Rajkumar, divine and Daiva Nartakas (dancers dedicated to god’s service).
“From the beginning, I have been saying that I dedicate this award to Puneeth Rajkumar, the people of Kannada, and the dancers. I also want to thank the team of the film ‘Kantara’ from Hombale Films. Hombale Productions has received four awards,” Rishab said.
“I was watching the announcement and I was thrilled when the award was announced. The Kannada film industry is growing to a larger scale and that is why this award has come today. I want to thank all the members of the film team. The DOP who worked on the film and my wife Pragnya Shetty, who was the costume designer, were crucial to this success,” the actor continued.
“The music by Ajaneesh Loknath was also very important. I thank all the actors and technical crew of the film, and the production house Hombale Films,” Shetty added.
The Kantara actor further revealed that his wife was the first person to wish him after the National Award win and called his daughter ‘goddess Lakshmi’. “When people like the film, our responsibility increases. When an award comes, the responsibility increases even more. When I received the award, my wife Pragnya was the first to wish me and she was very happy. KGF Chapter 1 and 2 fame Yash sir also called to congratulate me. Everyone conveyed that when my daughter came, she was like the goddess Lakshmi. Now, with the festival of Varamahalakshmi, the joy is doubled,” he concluded.
‘Kantara’ is a critically acclaimed Kannada-language film that masterfully blends folklore, action, and drama to create a unique cinematic experience. Directed by and starring Rishab Shetty, the film is set in a small coastal village in Karnataka and delves deep into the cultural and spiritual traditions of the region. The story revolves around the conflict between the villagers and powerful landowners, exploring themes of justice, faith, and the relationship between humans and nature.
Meanwhile, Rishab Shetty is currently working on Kantars 2.
(With inputs from IANS)
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