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Rishab Shetty Dedicated His National Awards To Puneeth

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Rishab Dedicated His Awards To Him

Rishab Shetty About Winning National Award As The Best Actor
Rishab Shetty About Winning National Award As The Best Actor

Rishab Shetty, the talented actor who rose to fame with the pan-India superhit movie "Kantara," has dedicated his Best Actor award at the 70th National Film Awards to the late Kannada film industry superstar Puneeth Rajkumar, the divine, and the Daiva Nartakas (dancers dedicated to god's service). In a press conference held in Bengaluru, Rishab expressed his joy and gratitude, stating that he is honored to receive the award and dedicates it to Puneeth Rajkumar, the people of Kannada, and the dancers.

Rishab Shetty credited the success of "Kantara" to the entire team, including the production house Hombale Films, which received four awards. He thanked the film's DOP, his wife Pragnya Shetty, who was the costume designer, and the music composer Ajaneesh Loknath for their crucial contributions to the film's success. Rishab also expressed his gratitude to all the actors and technical crew members who worked on the film.

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The actor emphasized that with the award comes greater responsibility, and he is committed to continuing to produce high-quality work. Rishab shared that his wife Pragnya was the first to wish him upon receiving the award, and he also received congratulatory calls from Yash, the star of KGF Chapter 1 and 2. He noted that the joy of receiving the award is doubled with the festival of Varamahalakshmi, and his daughter's arrival is like the goddess Lakshmi.

Rishab Shetty's dedication of his award to Puneeth Rajkumar and the Daiva Nartakas highlights his respect for the Kannada film industry and its traditions. His commitment to his craft and his gratitude to his team and family make him a deserving recipient of the Best Actor award. With "Kantara" and his future projects, Rishab Shetty is set to make a significant impact.

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