Biography

Santosh Shetty is a distinguished Indian film director and screenwriter, renowned for his significant contributions to Indian television and cinema. He gained prominence through his work on the iconic television series C.I.D. (1998), where he directed episodes featuring esteemed actors such as Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Rani Mukerji, Bipasha Basu, and Ekta Kapoor in cameo roles. Recently, he has directed web series for Hotstar, SonyLIV, MX Player, and ALT Balaji, further expanding his expertise in digital storytelling.

In addition to his television work, Santosh Shetty directed the Marathi film Andya Cha Funda (2017) and the . He has also made a mark in the Tulu film industry Directing a Tulu film "Yaan Superstar", showcasing his versatility across different regional cinemas. His excellence in storytelling and direction has been recognized with multiple nominations at the Indian Telly Awards in 2009, including Best Screenplay Writer (Drama Series), Best Direction (Thriller/Crime/Horror), and Best Story Writer for his work on C.I.D. For ahat horror show, and for the Marathi movie "Andya cha Funda , he got an award for best story for and best child actor award coastal tulu film award for his tulu film Yaan SuperStar Santosh Shetty's enduring impact on Indian television and cinema continues as he embarks on directing CID Season 2, promising to bring more engaging and thrilling content to audiences nationwide
- IMDb mini biography by: Ramesha k barti