Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 24/11/1982 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
Latest News about Rishi Shahani
20/06/2025
Rishi Shahani made his film debut in Sitaare Zameen Par, a spiritual sequel to the 2007 film Taare Zameen Par, starring alongside Aamir Khan and Genelia Deshmukh. The film, directed by R. S. Prasanna and featuring 10 rising stars with disabilities, was released in theatres on this date.
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Bio/Wiki
| Profession(s) | Actor, Swimmer |
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| Famous Role | As Sharmaji in the film Sitaare Zameen Par (2025) |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' (148 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Dilkhush Special School, Juhu, Mumbai |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Prem Jethanand Shahani |
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| Mother | Aruna Premchand Shahani (Writer) |
| Siblings | Rinku Shahani |
Career
| Debut | Rishi made his film debut in Sitaare Zameen Par (2025) portraying the character Sharmaji. His acting career is complemented by his athletic achievements as a swimmer. |
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Favourites
| Favorite Cricketer | Sachin Tendulkar |
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| Favorite Actress | Juhi Chawla |
Style Quotient
| Fashion | Rishi has walked as a model in various fashion shows. |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/p/CsOu-dpJXqn/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Rishi was born and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra. | |
| 2. He was diagnosed with Down syndrome, which affects his physical and intellectual development. | |
| 3. In his childhood, Rishi faced numerous challenges and societal stigma. | |
| 4. Rishi has battled various health issues including Peripheral Neuritis and a cancerous tumor called Seminoma. | |
| 5. He represented India at the Special Olympics World Games in 1999, winning a gold and a silver medal in swimming. | |
| 6. At the age of 17, he competed with able-bodied swimmers and won first place. | |
| 7. Rishi won a gold medal in badminton at the National Games (2020) in Chandigarh. | |
| 8. He is very passionate about swimming, earning him the nickname 'water baby.' | |
| 9. Daily yoga practice has played a crucial role in his recovery from cancer and overall wellness. | |
| 10. Rishi is associated with The Yoga Institute (TYI), the oldest yoga center in the world. | |
| 11. He is set to appear alongside Aamir Khan in the film Sitaare Zameen Par (2025), which features a cast of debutant actors with disabilities. | |
| 12. It took him eight months to initially place his feet in the pool before he gradually began to swim. |