SANDHYA SHETTY

Photographer - @photographybyafn

Assistant - @thejiteshofficial

Designer - @thepankajkumarofficial

HMU - @makeupbyvidyabyndoor

Location Courtesy - @lordofthedrinksworli

Sandhya Shetty a versatile personality Actor, Supermodel, International speaker and Commonwealth karate gold medalist. Currently focussing on Acting career with Debut in Hindi OTT Dharavi Bank on MX Player and Debut in Priyadarshan Directed Malayalam Film "Corona Papers". She is passionately working on her Mission "Nofear" voice for woman past 9 years to empower woman with Education, Employment, selfawareness & Self defence.

Do you volunteer or work with any charaties?

She collaborates with Many NGO's and Corporate Houses to work on her Mission "Nofear" where she drives various programmes of Empowering woman through Grooming, Education, Employment, selfawareness and self-defence and creating a environment to make their voice stronger and bringing awareness to make strong choices and change their life for better.

Your motto or mantra in life?

Her mantra in life is to be Happy and enjoy everything. She quotes "my life my rules" and if I want i will break the rules that I make too She loves to keep things non complicated and loves new challenges She feels life is a never ending music one should keep listening, singing and dancing

Current favorite TV/web show/series?

Her Favourite Series is "House of cards" ( English), "Downton Abbey" (English)& "Delhi crimes" (Hindi)

What is your ethnicity and what languages do you speak?

Sandhya Shetty is a South Indian (Bunt) from Mangalore (Karnataka) but born and brought up in Mumbai (Maharashtra)

She can speak in English, Hindi, Marathi, Tulu and Kannada.

Phobias or things that freak you out?

A border line phobia that makes her uncomfortable is closed environment Claustrophobic feeling when in a small room without window Anything that gives her a feeling of being shut makes her uncomfortable

Did you have any hidden talents?

Her biggest hidden talent is Cooking which she explored during lockdown She us multitalented so she loves to DJ and Design Spaces

Where your workout routine for this fabulous figure?

Her favourite workout routine is combining Martial art and weight training in the gym She loves to indulge in sports activities and also dancing that motivates her to play the game, Enjoy and stay fit

Everyone has a story. Tell yours!

Sandhya Shetty born and brought up in Mumbai to a South Indian Family Her childhood and her foundation is of love, simplicity and aspirations of excellence Her father Ratnakar shetty instilled the passion for hardwork and honesty towards life and work and to create a network of Good people around to learn and grow positively in life Her mother Laxmi shetty graced her the power of Simplicity and creativity Her life is a never ending saga of Achieving new goals and newer dreams to follow and grab every opportunity to shine and learn from experiences of life and people around her She loves challenges and thrives on versatility Her thirst for exploring multiple aspects of life has given her active multiple careers of acting, Modelling, karateka and an International Speaker

Her incline towards spirituality makes her calm and composed and also focus more strongly towards the positivity of life and future goals. The youngest of 4 siblings she has always been the favourite. A English literature Graduate who loves to write sometimes and also indulge in reading wishes to write a book someday soon. Her story is of a brave person who believes a woman can be beautiful, intelligent and strong. Her voice is to communicate to the woman of the world to bring a change of being empowered through financial freedom, Edication and self love. Her story is a self made woman who follows her heart with her mind guiding the path and absolute focus ,hardworking and being Happy.

What do you enjoy most about modeling and Acting?

Acting and Modelling both allows her to be in front of the camera which is absolutely what she loves. She romances camera and her affair with the still and moving camera is undying.

A real to reel transition allows her to play roles which she only dreams. She does not enjoy monotony and modelling and acting gives her that excitement and change Looking glamorous and the power of stage makes her feel very empowered She loves travelling and meeting people and modelling and acting makes her travel extensively and meet new people all the time Change is a choice and this space allows her to choose and change at will

What do you enjoy most about modeling and Acting?

Acting and Modelling both allows her to be in front of the camera which is absolutely what she loves. She romances camera and her affair with the still and moving camera is undying.

A real to reel transition allows her to play roles which she only dreams. She does not enjoy monotony and modelling and acting gives her that excitement and change. Looking glamorous and the power of stage makes her feel very empowered. She loves travelling and meeting people and modelling and acting makes her travel extensively and meet new people all the time. Change is a choice and this space allows her to choose and change at will.

Tell about a project or accomplishment that you consider to be most pivotal point of your acting career this far?

The most pivotal point in my acting career is my Debut in Hindi OTT Dharavi Bank and Debut in Malayalam Film Corona papers Both the films gave me that leap to accelerate my acting career and be noticed as a versatile actor In Dharavi Bank I play suniel shettys daughter Parvathy who is a simple tamilian woman and a mother of a little girl In Corona papers directed by priyadarshan I play a tough, mean top cop and its a absolute contrast Acting space got very exciting and challenging at this point of her life and Career

Your hobbies and why are they special to you?

Her hobby is to listen to music and she enjoys all kinds of music She feels music is next to heartbeat and its like a therapy which keeps her life motivated, happy and calm all at one time She loves to travel which keeps her stimulated to explore and enjoy new cuisine, new people and collect new things to design her personal space and fashion

What do you hope to achieve in your Acting career? What are your goals?

Sandhya is very motivated and extremely competitive Her drive is to excel and achieve a space of respect and honour for her skill and talent She wants to be known and recognized as a versatile entertainer and performer Her idea of being rich and famous comes from a space of empowering self and to be in a position to empower others

Where are you most active? Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat

Sandhya is active in all social media and her team manages her account. Instagram definitely is her favourite and whenever she is free she overlooks her account and has full information about the activities in her account through her hardworking and amazing team members.

Last spontaneous thing you did?

Sandhya loves travelling so after finishing her last shoot schedule in kochi she hopped into the car and drove from Kochi to Kodaikanal for a 2 day holiday and to rejuvenate herself after a hectic 45 days shooting schedule in Kochi for her Film " Corona Papers" She loves spontaneity and enjoys surprises and really thrives on unplanned journeys

Share your inner geek? What interests you in life?

Her inner geek jumps into action for meticulate planning A borderline geekish feeling for perfection or rather to plan to perfection which sometimes is such a contrast to her being spontaneous This is a sign of she being a perfect "Geminine"

She gets highly motivated and interested in exploring new challenges A new project whether it is films, travel or just a new something excites her The newness of anything pushes her to explore

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Sandhya believes in being Happy and grabbing new challenges So 5 years from now you will definitely see her exploring new films and also exploring new business avenues because she has a heart and mind of a entrepreneur

Original quote by you?

"Iam fearlessly what I want to be, in real life and reel."

How do you relax?

She loves to listen to music which is her all time healing mantra Sandhya enjoys spa and wherever she travels she indulges in exploring all kinds of massages and healing treatments Her favourite place to relax is Goa and she loves to live by the beach and just dive into the sound of waves and then take a dip or two with some good music playing in the background Her favourite time is the 6am walk by herself and just letting go and breathing and feeling one with nature really relaxes her

What makes you laugh the most?

Sandhya laughs a lot and she really enjoys a good conversation She loves watching funny videos and she enjoys company of people with a great sense of humor Sandhya sometimes can be very goofy and she can laugh at her own self the loudest

Message to readers?

A smile can get your day uplifted so Rise and look at yourself in the mirror and smile and share that with others and see the magic happening Happiness is contagious so just spread it like virus

Favorite animal and why?

Love elephants because she finds them very gentle yet very magnificent It also symbolizes her favourite spiritual God Ganesha

The perfect vacation?

Sandhya loves to travel and for her its important to have fun and relax during her vacation then to look and plan a perfect vacation. She loves to flow and enjoy different things and just explore and be happy. Vacation for her is rising early to a beautiful sunrise having amazing food and listening to lot of good music. Exploring a place is something she enjoys and walking around and meeting new people also excites her

If you could change something in world what would it be?

World is a beautiful place and if two thing I could change is poverty and Education Everybody feeling happy, literate and comfortable could make such a beautiful world

The world is listening, you can say anything, what do you say?

Sandhya wants the world to listen to more music and smile and laugh more to just spread positivity.

It's Friday night stay in or go out and whats on the agenda?

Friday night or any night she does what she feels at that moment Her agenda is to chill with close friends at home when in a party mood

What would most people be surprised to find about you?

Sandhya can really cook well and drape a saree in flat 2 minutes which really surprises people

What are your dreams and goals in life?

Sandhya dreams of a beautiful home in Goa and her goal in life is to be able to influence and change the current situation of woman who are weaker through her Mission "Nofear" She also wants to be recognized as a talent and be applauded for the same

Finish the sentence, my biggest aspiration on life is to ...

Be fiercely financially Independent and live my life with my rules and be bold in communication and live life fearlessly.