Rohit Shetty Turns 51: How He Became Bollywood's Action Maestro

Celebrate Rohit Shetty's 51st birthday and highlight his incredible journey in Bollywood.

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Born to action choreographer M.B. Shetty, Rohit faced financial struggles and started working at 17.

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Began as an assistant director for Phool Aur Kaante (1991), marking his entry into Bollywood.

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Made his debut with Zameen (2003), showcasing his potential as a filmmaker.

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Achieved massive success with Golmaal (2006), followed by the Singham series and Chennai Express.

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Known for action-packed, mass-appeal films blending humor, drama, and stunts.

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Created Bollywood's "Cop Universe" and became a household name with Khatron Ke Khiladi.

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A salute to his resilience, creativity, and contribution to Indian cinema.

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