Naveen Polishetty Biography:
Naveen Polishetty, born on December 26, 1990, is an Indian actor and screenwriter predominantly active in Telugu cinema. He made his debut in the film industry with “Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya” in 2019. The same year, he ventured into Hindi cinema with the coming-of-age blockbuster “Chhichhore.” Following this, Naveen starred in the comedy film “Jathi Ratnalu” (2021) and the romantic comedy “Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty” (2023).
Naveen Polishetty Education, Family:
Naveen Polishetty was born into a middle-class family in Hyderabad, India. He graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering from the Maulana Azad National Institute of Technology (NIT Bhopal). After moving to England to work as an engineer, he decided to return to India to pursue his dream of becoming an actor. Since his parents opposed this career choice, he didn’t inform them of his return and rented a house in Mumbai. There, he took on part-time jobs to support himself while pursuing a full-time acting career, working in theatre and performing in plays.
Naveen Polishetty Career:
Naveen Polishetty began his career in theater, performing in plays across India for several years. Eventually, he moved to Mumbai, where he started creating YouTube videos, gaining internet fame with his viral monologue videos “The Truth of Engineering” and “Half Day,” which collectively amassed nearly 50 million views.
In 2019, Polishetty made his debut as a leading man in Telugu cinema with the comedy thriller “Agent Sai Srinivasa Athreya,” which he co-wrote and starred in. The low-budget film became a super hit, grossing 25 crores worldwide. He then made his Hindi cinema debut in Nitesh Tiwari’s “Chhichhore,” playing the character Acid. “Chhichhore” grossed ₹150 crore globally and earned Polishetty a Zee Cine Awards nomination for Best Actor in a Comic Role.
In 2021, he starred in the blockbuster comedy film “Jathi Ratnalu,” which grossed ₹70 crore at the box office. For his portrayal of Jogipet Srikanth, he won the Best Actor award at the prestigious SIIMA Awards. Polishetty followed this success with the hit romantic comedy “Miss Shetty Mr. Polishetty,” co-starring Anushka Shetty, where he played a stand-up comedian. Released in September 2023, the film grossed over 50 crores worldwide. Polishetty has achieved the rare feat of delivering four consecutive blockbuster films across the Telugu and Hindi film industries.
He had suffered multiple fractures in his right hand and sustained injuries to his leg. While not specifying the cause, Naveen Polishetty assured fans that he is currently undergoing treatment. He mentioned that it will be several months before he can return to the sets and face the camera again. Expressing gratitude for the outpouring of support, he urged fans to respect his privacy and rely only on updates directly from him. Netizens have since flooded social media with messages of concern and wishes for his speedy recovery.
Naveen Polishetty Physical Appearance:
Height (approx.): 5′ 10″ (178 cm)
Weight (approx.): 70 Kg (154 lbs)
Body Measurements (approx.):
- Chest: 40 inches
- Waist: 32 inches
- Biceps: 12 inches
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Hair Color: Black
Interesting Facts about Naveen Polishetty:
- Alcohol Consumption: Yes, Naveen Polishetty drinks alcohol.
- Family Background: Hails from a middle-class family of engineers.
- Childhood Aspiration: Wanted to work at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
- Early Interest in Acting: Developed a strong interest in acting after playing the role of a bartender in a school play.
- RJ Hunt Winner: Won the RJ hunt contest conducted by Hyderabad Radio City 91.1.
- Acting Hunt Winner: Won Madhur Bhandarkar’s web initiative, AbMeriBaari.com, an acting hunt to find talented individuals.
- Engineering Studies: Studied engineering in Bhopal; developed an interest in cultural activities, participated in numerous plays, and joined a drama club.
- Early Career: Joined a software company in Pune after completing his degree.
- Move to Mumbai: Moved to Mumbai to pursue acting but struggled to find opportunities.
- Job in England: Worked as a software engineer in a telecom company in England.
- Return to India: Realized he wasn’t suited for engineering jobs, quit his job, and returned to India.
- Acting Rehearsals: Started acting rehearsals in Bengaluru without informing his parents, who believed he was on vacation.
- Shift to Mumbai (2014): Moved to Mumbai to pursue acting full-time.
- Struggle Period: Hosted live events and did sales jobs during his struggle days.
- Stand-Up Comedy: Joined All India Bakchod (AIB) after receiving positive feedback as a comedian.
- Chetan Bhagat’s Play: Played a lead role in Chetan Bhagat’s play “Five Point Someone,” leading to further theater opportunities and worldwide tours.
- Desperation for Recognition: At one point, stared at people in restaurants hoping they would recognize him.
- Breakthrough Role: His work with AIB got noticed by the team of “24,” and he was offered the main character role of Kush Sawant in the crime thriller TV series alongside Anil Kapoor.
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