'Kantara' star Rishab Shetty celebrates 9 years of marriage with a poetic tribute to Pragathi Shetty: 'Life feels better when you hold my hand'

Rishab Shetty, best known for 'Kantara', recently celebrated his ninth wedding anniversary with costume designer Pragathi Shetty. Marking the milestone, the actor shared unseen moments on X, accompanied by a poetic Kannada caption that instantly resonated with fans.

A heartfelt note rooted in emotion

Rishab chose Kannada to express his feelings, and his words reflected warmth and depth. He wrote, “Bound together, stitched with affection, our loving companionship completes nine years today. Looking back, every moment we’ve spent together has turned into a treasury of sweet memories.”




He also acknowledged the realities of shared life. “There has been joy, there has been pain, there have been smiles, playful quarrels, and disagreements, and through it all, a harmony that balances everything. Above all, there is a love that never ends.” The honesty struck a chord with readers.

Love, strength, and a quiet partnership

The actor credited Pragathi for being his emotional anchor. He wrote, “The light that love has cast, the peace it has brought, and the confidence it has filled me with have made me who I am today.”

He further added, “To you—my partner in marriage, my constant companion, my goddess of good fortune—who turned a life that fit in the palm of my hand into something as vast as the ocean, heartfelt wedding anniversary wishes.”

Alongside the Kannada note, he shared an English message: “To the force that drives me, to the strength I bank on, happy anniversary, my superpower. Life feels better when you hold my hand.” Fans praised the couple’s simplicity and sincerity.

From meeting to building a shared creative journey

Rishab and Pragathi met during the premiere of the 2016 Kannada film Ricky. After dating, they tied the knot on February 9, 2017, in a private ceremony. Pragathi has since played a key role in Rishab’s films as a costume designer, including Kantara.

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