Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Rishabh Shetty Credits Yakshagana for Film Inspiration
Rishabh Shetty is a famous actor and filmmaker.
He recently talked about how an old art form called Yakshagana inspired his work.
He started acting when he was in 6th grade, and Yakshagana was his first experience.
Yakshagana is a traditional performance art that tells stories from Indian mythology, like Ramayana and Mahabharata.
These stories have been performed for about 500 years.
Rishabh Shetty said that Yakshagana helped him understand and share these important stories in his films.
He feels grateful for this art form and its impact on his career.
Rishabh Shetty credits Yakshagana for inspiring his film stories.
He began his acting career in 6th standard with Yakshagana.
Yakshagana presents India's ancient stories and mythology.
The art form has been performed for about 500 years.
Shetty acknowledged the influence of Yakshagana on his work after a special performance.
- Who
- Rishabh Shetty
- What
- Credits Yakshagana for film inspiration
- When
- After a special Yakshagana performance
- Where
- Not specified
- Why
- To acknowledge the influence of Yakshagana on his acting career and storytelling
- Person
- Rishabh Shetty
- Art Form
- Yakshagana
- Influence
- Rooted stories, mythology
- Career Start
- 6th standard
- Art Form Duration
- 500 years