Rishi Shahani Age, Wiki and Bio

Rishi Shahani

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth24/11/1982
Age42 years
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)Actor, Swimmer
Famous RoleAs Sharmaji in the film Sitaare Zameen Par (2025)

Physical Stats & More

Height5' (148 cm)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolDilkhush Special School, Juhu, Mumbai

Personal Life

Marital StatusUnmarried
HometownMumbai, Maharashtra
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitVegetarian
Hobbies
  • Dancing
  • Reading Books
  • Swimming

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherPrem Jethanand Shahani
MotherAruna Premchand Shahani (Writer)
Siblings
BrotherNone
SisterRinku Shahani

Career

DebutRishi 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.
Awards
  • National Award for Outstanding Creative Child (2020) from Ministry of Disability Affairs
  • National Award for the Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (2020)

Favourites

Favorite CricketerSachin Tendulkar
Favorite ActressJuhi Chawla

Style Quotient

FashionRishi has walked as a model in various fashion shows.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Rishi was born and raised in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
He was diagnosed with Down syndrome, which affects his physical and intellectual development.
In his childhood, Rishi faced numerous challenges and societal stigma.
Rishi has battled various health issues including Peripheral Neuritis and a cancerous tumor called Seminoma.
He represented India at the Special Olympics World Games in 1999, winning a gold and a silver medal in swimming.
At the age of 17, he competed with able-bodied swimmers and won first place.
Rishi won a gold medal in badminton at the National Games (2020) in Chandigarh.
He is very passionate about swimming, earning him the nickname 'water baby.'
Daily yoga practice has played a crucial role in his recovery from cancer and overall wellness.
Rishi is associated with The Yoga Institute (TYI), the oldest yoga center in the world.
He is set to appear alongside Aamir Khan in the film Sitaare Zameen Par (2025), which features a cast of debutant actors with disabilities.