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 (2008) as Balraj Sahni. He is known for portraying Siddhant Kapoor in the Sony Entertainment Television show Bade Acche Lagte Hain (2011) which was created and produced by Ekta Kapoor.

Personal life[edit]

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.

Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil (2008–2010) as Nihaal Balraj Maan | Star Plus^[1]
Ghar Ek Sapnaa (2009–2010) as Shlok Verma | Sahara One
Pyaar Ka Bandhan (2009–2010) as Deva Daas / Milind | Sony TV
Kesariya Balam Aavo Hamare Des (2009–2011) as Deep | Sahara One
Parichay (2012–2013) as Abhay Diwan | Colors^[2]^[3]
Pavitra Rishta (2010) as Jaywant Rane | Zee TV
Bade Achhe Lagte Hain (2011–2014) as Siddhant Jayesh Karekar / Siddhant Amarnath Kapoor | Sony TV
Kalash (2015–2017) as Saket Kapoor | Life OK
SuperCops Vs Super Villains (2015) as Akash (Electro Man)| Life Ok
Pyaar Ko Ho Jaane Do (2015–2016) as RAW Agent Jai Shergill | Sony Entertainment Television
BOSS: Baap of Special Services (2019) as Chief | ALT Balaji
Inside Edge (TV series) (2021) as CBI Inspector, Ranganathan | Amazon Prime
Aranyak (TV series) (2021) as Omi Chawla | Netflix

Year	Film	Role	Notes
2015	Balkadu	Jehangir Singh	Marathi film
2016	Banjo	Pakkaya
2021	Bhuj: The Pride of India	Laxman Karnik
2024	Fighter	Rajan "Unni" Unnithan	Hritik Roshan's Wingman

Year	Award	Category	Character	Show	Result	Ref.
2012	Zee Gold Awards	Best Negative Actor (male)	Siddhant Kapoor	Bade Achhe Lagte Hain	Nominated
2012	Lions Gold Awards	Best Television Actor In Negative Role			Won
2013	Lions Gold Awards	Best Television Actor In Negative Role			Won
	Zee Gold Awards	Best Negative Actor (male)			Won
	Indian Telly Awards	Best Actor in a Negative Role			Won	^[4]