Kannada actor-filmmaker Rishab Shetty is currently promoting his upcoming film Kantara Chapter 1, set to the hit the silver screens on October 2. During a press meet in Kerala on Friday, he shared that he avoided eating non-vegetarian food and abstained from wearing footwear while shooting certain sequences of the film.
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Rishab Shetty gave up non-veg, avoided footwear for Kantara Chapter 1
During the press conference, Rishab Shetty was asked whether he really gave up non veg and avoided slippers while filming for Kantara Chapter 1. To this, the actor replied, “Not for the whole film, only for some sequences. It’s not something I’ve done before, so I needed clarity of mind while doing it. I did not want to have any confusion. It’s a God I believe in, so I restricted myself during it.”
He also mentioned that he made sure only limited number of people were present on set while shooting those scenes. Rishab said, “Normally, when you shoot, there are thousands of people on set. But I did not shoot these portions like that; I’m very careful. I’ve taken great care because I am a believer. I don’t question anyone’s belief; I respect it. And I expect the same in return.”
Rishab Shetty on fake campaigning
Recently, a post went viral on social media urging fans to give up non-veg, smoking and alcohol before watching Kantara Chapter 1. The post creator stir, but actor-director has now made it clear that it is fake and the team has nothing to do with it.
Addressing the issue at a press conference in Bengaluru, Rishab Shetty said, “Nobody has the right to question one’s eating or personal habits. These are all left to their own mindset and personal choices. Somebody has uploaded a fake post and it came to our notice as well.”