Mahesh Shetty

Mahesh Shetty (born 21 May 1984) is an Indian actor who works in television serials and films. He made his television debut with Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil as Balraj Sahni. He is known for portraying Siddhant Kapoor in the Sony Entertainment Television show Bade Achhe Lagte Hain (2011) which was created and produced by Ekta Kapoor.

Personal life

Shetty married to actress Aneesha Kapoor since 2011. The couple also have a daughter. He is a close friend to his Pavitra Rishta TV serial co-stars Sushant Singh Rajput and Ankita Lokhande.

Filmography Television Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil (20082010) as Nihaal Balraj Maan | Star Plus Ghar Ek Sapnaa (20092010) as Shlok Verma | Sahara One Pyaar Ka Bandhan (20092010) as Deva Daas / Milind | Sony TV Kesariya Balam Aavo Hamare Des (20092011) as Deep | Sahara One Parichay (20122013) as Abhay Diwan | Colors Pavitra Rishta (2010) as Jaywant Rane | Zee TV Bade Achhe Lagte Hain (20112014) as Siddhant Jayesh Karekar / Siddhant Amarnath Kapoor | Sony TV Kalash (20152017) as Saket Kapoor | Life OK SuperCops Vs Super Villains (2015) as Akash (Electro Man)| Life Ok Pyaar Ko Ho Jaane Do (20152016) as RAW Agent Jai Shergill | Sony Entertainment Television BOSS: Baap of Special Services (2019) as Chief | ALT Balaji Inside Edge (2021) as CBI Inspector, Ranganathan | Amazon Prime Aranyak(2021) as Omi Chawla | Netflix

Films Year Title Role Notes 2015 Balkadu Jehangir Singh Marathi film 2016 Banjo Pakkaya 2021 Bhuj: The Pride of India Laxman Karnik 2024 Fighter Rajan "Unni" Unnithan 2026 Uyir

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Character Show Result Ref.2012 Zee Gold Awards Best Negative Actor (male)Siddhant KapoorBade Achhe Lagte Hain Lions Gold Awards Best Television Actor in Negative Role 2013 Best Television Actor in Negative Role Zee Gold Awards Best Negative Actor (male) Indian Telly Awards Best Actor in a Negative Role