MB Shetty (1931–1982) was an Indian actor, film stuntman and action choreographer. He has acted in films such as Tumsa Nahi Dekha (1957), An Evening in Paris (1967), Kismat (1969), Victoria No. 203 (1972), Duniya Ka Mela (1974) and Aaj Ke Sholay (1985). He has worked as an action choreographer/stunt director for films such as Singapore (1960), China Town (1962), Phir Wahi Dil Laaya Hoon (1963), Dost (1974) and Don (1978). MB Shetty passed away at home following a serious fall which proved fatal.
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Wiki/Biography
MB Shetty, or Muddu Babu Shetty was born on Thursday, 1 January 1931 (age 51 at the time of death) in Mangalore, India. Their zodiac sign is Capricorn. At the age of nine, Shetty’s father noticed his lack of interest in school studies. To prepare him for the challenges of life, Shetty’s father sent him to Mumbai, where he worked as a waiter in the Tata company canteen. However, Shetty did not like these mundane jobs and did not like working at a desk. He developed a passion for boxing and started training under renowned gymnast KN Mendon. With time and dedication, Shetty became a boxing champion and won tournaments for eight years. He became known as the undefeated boxing champion of Bombay. MB Shetty started his career as the body double of actors Pradeep Kumar and Premnath.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 10″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
MB Shetty was born in a Hindu family.
wife and children
MB Shetty’s first wife’s name was Vinodini, who was a trained Kathak dancer. They had four children: two daughters and two sons with Hriday Shetty, a film producer, and Uday Shetty. Then he married actress Ratna Shetty. He met Ratna when she was a junior artiste, with whom he has daughters Chanda, Chhaya and Mehak Shetty and a son Rohit Shetty, who is now a film director in the Hindi film industry.
MB Shetty’s wife Ratna Shetty with her son Rohit Shetty
religion/religious views
MB Shetty follows Hindu religion.
livelihood
fight director
MB Shetty got his first job as a fight director when veteran actor Pran recognized his talent and convinced director Subodh Mukherjee to give him a chance. His first job was on the sets of Munimji (1955). MB Shetty has since worked as action coordinator, fight composer, stunt coordinator and stunt master in many upcoming films. In about 700 films. He directed stunts in films like Ujaala (1959), Singapore (1960), Junglee (1961), Jab Pyaar Kisi Se Hota Hai (1961), April Fool (1964), Sawan Ki Ghata (1966), Brahmachari (1968) Is. , Pyaar Hi Pyaar (1969), Buddha Mil Gaya (1971), Victoria Number, 203 (1972), Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973), Ganga Ki Saugandh (1978), Bombay 405 Miles (1980), and Jail Yatra (1981). .
M.B. in a fight scene in the film Ganga Ki Saugandh (1978) Shetty
film
As an actor, MB Shetty was much appreciated as a compelling villain. Shetty has worked in films such as Tumsa Nahi Dekha (1957) in which he played the role of Bhola, China Town (1962) where he played Ching Lee, An Evening in Paris (1962) Jaggu and Pyar Ka Mausam (1969). ), Kalicharan (1976) where he appeared as Shetty and made a big impact on the audience and Sangram (1976) where he played the role of Tiger.
MB Shetty in a scene from the film Kalicharan (1976)
In the film Sangram (1976) M.B. Shetty
He has also acted in Kannada films including Kiladi Kittu (1978), where he was credited as ‘Fighter Shetty’, Rustom Jodi (1980) and Simhaada Mari Saniya (1981).
car collection
It is said that he has 4 SUVs.
Death
MB Shetty died on 23 January 1982 at the age of 51 after suffering a fall at home.
Facts/General Knowledge
- MB Shetty’s second wife Ratna worked as his assistant in action choreography. He also worked as a junior artist (extra).
- MB Shetty’s first role as a lead hero was in the film Tum Salamat Raho opposite Persis Khambhat; However, the film was shelved.
- MB Shetty used to shave his head once in two days.
- Shetty believed that it was more important to get an education and be independent than joining the film industry and advised his children to do the same.
- MB Shetty has many nicknames like Takla Shetty, Fighter Shetty and Fight Master Shetty.
- Despite being known for playing serious and villainous roles on screen, in real life, MB Shetty was a happy-go-lucky person with whom people got along easily.
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