List of Bunts
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Bunt ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|b|ʌ|n|t}}), also spelled 'Bant' in former English usage, is an Indian warrior-class community{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XCHZ_pDUnVAC&dq=bunts+warrior+class+also+known+as+kshatriyas&pg=PA143 | title=An Indian to the Indians?: On the Initial Failure and the Posthumous Success of the Missionary Ferdinand Kittel (1832-1903) | isbn=978-3-447-05161-3 | last1=Wendt | first1=Reinhard | date=2006 | publisher=Otto Harrassowitz Verlag }}
The complete list of Bunt Surnames in alphabetical order is:
A – Adappa, Adasu, Adyanthaya, Arasa, Ariga, Athikari, Ajila, Ajri, Alva, Athre, Attara
B – Banga, Ballala, Bangara, Bhandary, Banta, Bari, Bhoja, Bythani, Bunnala, Binnage, Brana, Budale
C – Chowta / Chauta
D – Dore
G – Gambhira, Gujaran
H – Hegde, Horuva
K – Kava, Kadamba, Kajava, Kakwa, Kambali, Kanthiva, Kanjava, Karyal, Kayya, Kille, Konde, Kothari, Kudre, Kundahegde, Kundade, Kottari, Kuruba, Tigala
M – Mada, Manava, Manaae, Mana, Mardi, Marla, Marala, Maddala, Menda, Mallala, Malli, Marthe, Melanta, Menava, Menda, Mugayya, Mudya, Mukkala, Munda (Mundera)
N – Naadava, Nonda, Nayara, Nanaya, Nayaga, Naik
P – Pala, Paradi, Padyar, Pakkala, Palae, Pandyi, Payyade, Payyahegde, Payyani, Pegde, Pergade, Punja, Puvani
R – Rai, Raja
S – Shetty, Samani, Santa, Samanta, Sankaya, Semita, Senava, Servegara, Sheba, Sheka, Sooda, Sorapa, Sulae
T – Tanjiva, Tholara
V – Vala, Varma{{Dynamic list}}
Academia
- H. S. Ballal, Pro-Chancellor Manipal University and philanthropist{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/sangha-to-honour-bunts/articleshow/5069399.cms?referral=PM | title=Sangha to honour Bunts - The Times of India | publisher=TNN | date=29 September 2009 | access-date=23 July 2016}}
Film and culture
- Shilpa Shetty, Indian actress{{Cite web|date=November 25, 2013|title=I am a full on Bunt: Shilpa Shetty |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/I-am-a-full-on-Bunt-Shilpa-Shetty/articleshow/26347687.cms|access-date=2020-09-20|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
- Aishwarya Rai, Bollywood actress{{Cite web|last=Staff|first=J. K. R.|date=2018-05-25|title=Aishwarya Rai Bachchan attends Shilpa Shetty's son's birthday, internet can't get enough of two 'Bunt ladies'|url=http://www.jantakareporter.com/entertainment/aishwarya-rai-bachchan-attends-shilpa-shettys-sons-birthday-internet-cant-get-enough-of-two-bunt-ladies/188100/|access-date=2020-09-30|website=Janta Ka Reporter 2.0|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|date=2018-07-29|title=Pune's cultural centre inaugurated by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan preserve life and times of Mangalore's Tulu Bunts|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/pune-news/pune-s-cultural-centre-inaugurated-by-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-preserve-life-and-times-of-mangalore-s-tulu-bunts/story-ZRwjAgMfA2EPqcBuDnEAyO.html|access-date=2020-09-30|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}
- Aishani Shetty, actress
- Suniel Shetty, Bollywood actor{{Cite web|title=Rajesh Shetty is president of Bunts Bahrain|url=http://www.coastaldigest.com/rajesh-shetty-president-bunts-bahrain|access-date=2020-09-30|website=coastaldigest.com - The Trusted News Portal of India|language=en}}
- Athiya Shetty{{Cite web|date=2009-12-12|title=Tuluvas hardworking: Sunil Shetty|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/40906/tuluvas-hardworking-sunil-shetty.html|access-date=2021-11-27|website=Deccan Herald|language=en}}{{Cite news|title=Mumbai girls were safe when Balasaheb was alive: Suniel Shetty - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/mumbai-girls-were-safe-when-balasaheb-was-alive-suniel-shetty-suniel-shettys-koyelaanchal-koyelaanchal-movie/articleshow/34735035.cms|access-date=2021-11-27|website=The Times of India|date=7 May 2014 |language=en}}
- Ahan Shetty, Indian actor
- Pooja Hegde, Tollywood actress{{Cite web|last=buntarasangam|title=Pooja Hegde's name gets tattoed by a loyal fan|url=https://www.buntarasangam.com/2018/07/pooja-hegdes-name-impersonate-tattoed-crazy-loyal-fan.html|access-date=2021-07-17|language=en}}
- Anushka Shetty, Tollywood actress{{Cite web|title=Mangalore-born actress Anushka Shetty to charm fans in Dubai|url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay.aspx?newsID=211775|access-date=2021-07-17|website=www.daijiworld.com|language=en}}
- Srinidhi Shetty, Sandalwood actress{{Cite web|last1=Pereira|first1=Violet|last2=Mangalorean|first2=Mangaluru Team|date=2016-12-14|title=International Bunts Welfare Trust Felicitates 'Miss Supranational' Srinidhi Shetty|url=https://www.mangalorean.com/international-bunts-welfare-trust-felicitates-miss-supranational-srinidhi-shetty/|access-date=2021-07-17|website=Mangalorean.com|language=en-US}}
- Rakshit Shetty, Sandalwood actor{{Cite web|agency=TNN|date=May 22, 2019|title=Bunts Premiere League cricket tourney from May 24 {{!}} Mangaluru News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/bunts-premiere-league-cricket-tourney-from-may-24/articleshow/69435053.cms|access-date=2021-07-17|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
- Dayanand Shetty, Indian TV actor{{Cite web|title=Bunts Bahrain hosts Bunts Sambrama|url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=268737|access-date=2021-07-17|website=www.daijiworld.com|language=en}}
- Roopesh Shetty, Tulu cinema actor{{Cite web|last=NewsKarnataka|title=Mr & Ms Bunt crowned at Bunts Yuva Sammilana 2017|url=https://www.newskarnataka.com/community/mr-ms-bunt-crowned-at-bunts-yuva-sammilana-2017|access-date=2021-07-17|website=NewsKarnataka|date=12 July 2017|language=en}}
- Rishab Shetty, Kannada Cinema{{Cite news|title=Rishab and Pragathi Shetty's glitzy Bunt wedding - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/rishab-and-pragathi-shettys-glitzy-bunt-wedding/articleshow/57086546.cms|access-date=2021-11-22|website=The Times of India|date=26 February 2017 |language=en}}
- Abhilash Shetty, Kannada director & actor {{Cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/abhilash-shettys-koli-taal-is-now-streaming-on-jio-cinemas/f505ff860e231|title=Abhilash Shetty's Koli Taal is now streaming on Jio Cinema|date=10 June 2023|website=OTTplay}}
- Shamita Shetty, Indian actress{{Cite news|title=Bigg Boss 15 contestant Shamita Shetty's family, education and career - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bigg-boss-15-contestant-shamita-shettys-family-education-and-career/articleshow/86678436.cms|access-date=2021-11-22|website=The Times of India|date=2 October 2021 |language=en}}
- Yagna Shetty, Kannada Cinema{{Cite web|date=2017-07-12|title=Mr & Ms Bunt crowned at Bunts Yuva Sammilana 2017|url=https://newskarnataka.com/events/community/mr-ms-bunt-crowned-at-bunts-yuva-sammilana-2017/|access-date=2021-11-22|website=News Karnataka|language=en-US}}
- Gurukiran, Singer{{Cite web|agency=TNN|date=Dec 20, 2002|title=World Bunts meet begins Friday {{!}} Bengaluru News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bengaluru/world-bunts-meet-begins-friday/articleshow/31805706.cms|access-date=2021-11-22|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
- Bhoomi Shetty, Sandalwood actress{{Cite news|title=The day my family reunites with me is the day I will be able to truly enjoy my popularity: Bhoomi - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/the-day-my-family-reunites-with-me-is-the-day-i-will-be-able-to-truly-enjoy-my-popularity-bhoomi/articleshow/65461555.cms|access-date=2021-11-22|website=The Times of India|date=20 August 2018 |language=en}}
- Krithi Shetty actress{{Cite news |date=2023-09-21 |title=Krithi Shetty pens a heartfelt note on her birthday: As I complete another year on earth, all I feel is gratitude |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/krithi-shetty-pens-a-heartfelt-note-on-her-birthday-as-i-complete-another-year-on-earth-all-i-feel-is-gratitude/articleshow/103814288.cms |access-date=2024-04-10 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
- Raj B. Shetty, Kannada director & actor
- Avantika Shetty, actress
- Dheekshith Shetty, actor
- M. B. Shetty, indian stuntman.{{Cite news |date=2013-07-27 |title=I feel secure as I have Ajay and Shah Rukh: Rohit Shetty |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/I-feel-secure-as-I-have-Ajay-and-Shah-Rukh-Rohit-Shetty/articleshow/21366940.cms |access-date=2024-10-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
- Rohit Shetty, actor, director, producer{{Cite web |title=Rohit Shetty at 'World Bunts Sports Meet '10'. |url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/celebs-bunt-sangha-event/morphshow/7170688.cms |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=photogallery.indiatimes.com}}
- Hriday Shetty, film director
- Kavya Shetty, actress{{Cite news |date=2017-01-15 |title=Kavya Shetty to debut in Tollywood |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Kavya-Shetty-to-debut-in-Tollywood/articleshow/33244076.cms |access-date=2024-10-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
- Likith Shetty, actor
- Megha Shetty, actress{{cite web | url=https://kannada.news18.com/news/entertainment/tv-serial-jote-joteyali-heroin-megha-shetty-life-story-and-achievement-skb-745462.html | title=Megha Shetty: ಜೊತೆ ಜೊತೆಯಲಿ ಸೀರಿಯಲ್ ನಟಿ ಮೇಘಾ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ ನಿಜ ಜೀವನ ಸಖತ್ ಕಲರ್ ಫುಲ್..! | date=23 March 2022 }}
- Neha Shetty, actress{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2022-02-07 |title=Neha Shetty is in a celebratory mood |url=https://telanganatoday.com/neha-shetty-is-in-a-celebratory-mood |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=Telangana Today |language=en}}
- Neetha Shetty, actress
- Niranjan Shetty, actor {{Cite web |title=Kannada Movie Actor Niranjan Shetty Biography, News, Photos, Videos |url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/kannada/movie-actor/niranjan-shetty |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=nettv4u |language=en}}
- Nitya Shetty, actress
- Rahul Shetty, dancer{{Cite web |last=Monalisa |first=Monika |date=2020-07-16 |title=Step in time |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2020/jul/16/step-in-time-2170262.html |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}
- Reshma Shetty, British actress{{cite web | url=http://www.canada.com/cityguides/toronto/story.html?id=f2786304-e83e-4373-9610-472964c2b38d&k=75238 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090705051829/http://www.canada.com/cityguides/toronto/story.html?id=f2786304-e83e-4373-9610-472964c2b38d&k=75238 | archive-date=5 July 2009 | title=Reshma Shetty's Bollywood musical adventure }}
- Sanam Shetty, actress{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2012-05-16 |title=Taking the modelling world by storm |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2010/dec/14/taking-the-modelling-world-by-storm-211053.html |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}
- Sanchita Shetty, actress
- Sandeep Shetty, actor{{Cite web |date=2016-02-05 |title=Mangaluru: 'Kusalda Birse' Sandeep Shetty to star in 'Dhand' Tulu movie |url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=311462 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160205115505/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=311462 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2016-02-05 |access-date=2024-10-16 }}
- Shweta Shetty, German pop singer{{Cite news |title=Singer Shweta Shetty speaks up about how Bollywood had banned her |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/singer-shweta-shetty-speaks-up-about-how-bollywood-had-banned-her/articleshow/76469570.cms |access-date=2024-10-16 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}
- Sini Shetty, actress{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=Who is Sini Shetty, India's Miss World representative? |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/who-is-sini-shetty-indias-miss-world-representative-1227069.html |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en}}
- Vajrang Shetty, actor{{Cite web |date=2014-09-15 |title=Grand fenale of Mr-Mrs kundapur which mesmerized the rural people |url=https://www.kannadigaworld.com/news/karavali/100552.html |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=KANNADIGA WORLD |language=en-US}}
- Varuna Shetty, actress
- Yagna Shetty, actress {{cite web | url=http://www.daijiworld.com/chan/exclusive_arch.asp?ex_id=480 | title=Daijiworld - A News portal linking West coast of India and the World }}
- Kartik Shetty, actor{{Cite web |date=2010-06-08 |title=Karthiks deadly stunts - Kannada Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/57536.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100608091849/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/57536.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2010-06-08 |access-date=2024-10-16 }}
Music
- Sandeep Chowta, music director{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/keeping-tulu-close-to-heart/article5269471.ece | title=Keeping Tulu close to heart | newspaper=The Hindu | date=24 October 2013 }}
- Shweta Shetty, Indian-born German pop singer
- Ganesh Hegde, Indian singer and bollywood composer
Art
- Sudarshan Shetty, sculptor{{cite web | url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/i-have-no-choice-but-to-be-a-sculptor/748419/ | title='I have no choice but to be a sculptor' - Indian Express | publisher=Indian Express | date=12 February 2011 | accessdate=23 July 2016 | author=Nadine Kreisberger}}
- Kayyara Kinhanna Rai, Author{{Cite web|author=Jaideep Shenoy|date=Jun 7, 2015|title=Kannada poet Kayyara Kinhanna Rai turns 100 on June 8 {{!}} Mangaluru News - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mangaluru/kannada-poet-kayyara-kinhanna-rai-turns-100-on-june-8/articleshow/47573793.cms|access-date=2021-07-17|website=The Times of India|language=en}}
- Jay Shetty, British author and life coach{{cite web | url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BzdObvjBxuV/ | title=Instagram }}
Business
- A. B. Shetty (1883–1960), founder of Vijaya Bank{{cite web | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-bunts-feel-at-home-wherever-they-are-1373019 | title=Bunts feel at home wherever they are - DNA | publisher=DNA | date=19 April 2010 | accessdate=23 July 2016 | first=M |last=Raghuram}}
- B. R. Shetty, CMD New Medical Centre, billionaire and Padma Shri awardee{{cite web | url=http://canaranews.com/news/kanara/Cultural-Glory-Reign-at-UAE-Bunts-42nd-Anniversary-Kadri-Navneeth-Shetty-Honoured-with-Bunta-Vibhushana/ | title=Cultural Glory Reign at UAE Bunts 42nd Anniversary – Kadri Navneeth Shetty Honoured with 'Bunta Vibhushana' | publisher=Canara News Media Network | date=17 April 2016 | accessdate=23 July 2016 | author=Shodhan Prasad}}
- R. N. Shetty, CMD RNS Infrastructure and hereditary administrator of Murudeshwara Shiva Temple{{cite web | url=http://www.coastaldigest.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26601:bunts&catid=57:news-stories&Itemid=18 | title=World Bunts' Foundation Trust felicitates achievers | publisher=Coastaldigest | date=26 June 2011 | accessdate=23 July 2016}}
- Muthappa Rai, Indian businessman, former mafia don{{Cite web|date=2020-05-15|title=Bengaluru's 'Last' Mafia Don Muthappa Rai Dies of Cancer, Goes to Grave Claiming He Was a Patriot|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/bengalurus-last-mafia-don-muthappa-rai-succumbs-to-cancer-goes-to-his-grave-claiming-he-was-a-patriot-2620777.html|access-date=2021-11-22|website=News18|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=2020-05-16|title=Muthappa Rai, underworld don turned realtor, passes away|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/bangalore/former-underworld-don-muthappa-rai-passes-away-in-bengaluru-6410956/|access-date=2021-11-22|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}
- Shashi Kiran Shetty, founder of Allcargo Logistics, Chairman of Gati Ltd{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/mr-shashi-kiran-shetty-nominated-as-chairman-nitie-mumbai/articleshow/78953270.cms | title=Mr. Shashi Kiran Shetty nominated as Chairman, NITIE, Mumbai | newspaper=The Times of India | date=30 October 2020 }}
- Raj Shetty, founder and chairman of Ramee Group of companies{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/teynampet-could-become-retail-hub/articleshow/5645148.cms | title=Teynampet could become retail hub | newspaper=The Times of India | date=5 March 2010 }}
- Bhaskar Shetty, hotelier in the Middle East{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mysuru/bhaskar-shetty-murder-udupi-court-awards-life-sentence-to-wife-son-and-priest/articleshow/83335401.cms | title=Bhaskar Shetty murder: Udupi court awards life sentence to wife, son and priest | newspaper=The Times of India }}
- Ajit Shetty, is a Belgian businessman. He was chairman of the board of directors of Janssen Pharmaceutica{{cite web | url=https://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=43909 | title=Udupi Manipal Varsity Awards Honorary Doctorate to Ajit Shetty }}
- Manmohan Shetty, founder of Adlabs Imagica, India's first & only Theme Park{{cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/hardtalk/5031614.stm | title=Manmohan Shetty | date=31 May 2006 }}
- Mulki Sunder Ram Shetty, former chairman of Vijaya Bank{{cite web | url=http://vijayabank.com/vijaya/vijaya/internet-en/menus/we-at-vijaya-bank/inception.html | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120227010829/http://vijayabank.com/vijaya/vijaya/internet-en/menus/we-at-vijaya-bank/inception.html | archive-date=2012-02-27 | title=Vijaya Bank }}
- V. P. Shetty, chairman of JM Financial, former chairman and md of IDBI Bank, Canara Bank, UCO Bankhttp://www.thehindubusinessline.in/2004/11/02/stories/2004110203100800.html {{Bare URL inline|date=August 2024}}
- Devi Shetty, billionaire, founder and chairman of Narayana Health{{cite web |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2013-07-28/heart-surgery-in-india-for-1-583-costs-106-385-in-u-s- |title=Heart Surgery in India for $1,583 Costs $106,385 in U.S. |publisher=Bloomberg |date=2013-07-28 |access-date=2024-04-28}}
Law
- Kalmanje Jagannatha Shetty, judge of the Supreme Court of India and Chief Justice of the Allahabad High Court{{cite web | url=https://karnatakajudiciary.kar.nic.in/bio_data/HCKformer_judges/jagannatha_shetty.htm | title=Karnataka Judiciary: Hon'ble Mr. Justice K. Jagannatha Shetty | publisher=Karnataka Judiciary | date = 7 November 2010 | accessdate=23 July 2016}}
- N. Santosh Hegde, judge of the Supreme Court of India and Lokayuktha (ombudsman) of Karnataka state{{cite web | url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=89086 | title=Mangalore: Justice Santosh Hegde Releases Book on Bunts' History, Culture | publisher=Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (PS) | date=7 November 2010 | accessdate=23 July 2016}}
- Kalmanje Jagannatha Shetty, former judge Supreme Court of India
- Kedambadi Jagannath Shetty, former judge High Court of Karnataka
Medicine
- Devi Shetty, renowned cardiac surgeon
- Shantharam Shetty, orthopaedic surgeon{{Cite web|last=Release|first=Press|date=2018-05-19|title=Cultural Grandeur of Bunts Showcased during 'Buntaayana 2018'|url=https://www.mangalorean.com/cultural-grandeur-of-bunts-showcased-during-buntaayana-2018/|access-date=2020-07-13|website=Mangalorean.com|language=en-US}}
- Dinker Belle Rai, Indian American surgeon{{cite web | url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=43744&n_tit=M%27lore%3A+Dr+Dinkar+Rai+Conferred+Chairmanship+of+Bharatiya+Vidya+Bhavan | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925052530/http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=43744&n_tit=M%27lore%3A+Dr+Dinkar+Rai+Conferred+Chairmanship+of+Bharatiya+Vidya+Bhavan | archive-date=2015-09-25 | title=Mlore Dr Dinkar Rai Conferred Chairmanship of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan }}
Scientists
- Belle Monappa Hegde, physician, author, educationist and Padma Bhushan awardee{{cite web | url=http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=43882 | title=M'lore: Prof B M Hegde Exhorts Bunt Elders to "Walk their Talk" | publisher=Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore | date=24 February 2008 | accessdate=23 July 2016 | author=Nina Rai}}
- Kullal Chickappu Naik, authority on horticulture, first vice-chairman of University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=hVg6AQAAIAAJ | title=The Illustrated Weekly of India - Google Books | publisher=Bennett, Coleman & Company, Limited, at the Times of India Press, 1973 | year=1973 | location=Geneva, Switzerland}}
- B. Vithal Shetty, American scientist, known for developing the drug Metalozone
- Kalidas Shetty, food scientist and professor at University of Massachusetts Amherst{{cite web | url=https://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/Jefferson/PGA_046478 | title=Kalidas Shetty }}
- Vittal Rai, Indian scientist
Journalists
- Kayyar Kinhanna Rai, Indian independence activist and writer{{cite web | url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/karnataka/writer-kayyara-kinhanna-rai-who-lived-kerala-fought-kannada-no-more-33254 | title=Writer Kayyara Kinhanna Rai who lived in Kerala, fought for Kannada, no more | date=10 August 2015 }}
- K. K. Shetty, freedom fighter (He was the editor of Navayuga for a short period).
Religious Leaders
- Veerendra Heggade, hereditary administrator of the Dharmasthala Temple, Jain philanthropist.{{Cite web |date=2022-07-07 |title=Who is Dr Veerendra Heggade from Karnataka and why his nomination to Rajya Sabha matters |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/explainer/who-is-dr-veerendra-heggade-from-karnataka-and-why-his-nomination-to-rajya-sabha-matters-article-92726005/amp |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=Times Now |language=en}}
- Ratnavarma Heggade, former hereditary administrator of the Dharmasthala Temple, Jain philanthropist and legislator.
==Sports==
- Ashish Ballal, former captain of indian field hockey and Arujna awardee{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/bangalore/Goalkeeper-who-chased-goals-with-grit/iplarticleshow/7130131.cms | title=Goalkeeper who chased goals with grit | newspaper=The Times of India }}
- Anand Shetty, Indian athlete, known as "Flying Bunt"{{Cite web |date=2013-07-29 |title='Flying Bunt' Anand Shetty dies in crash - Times Of India |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-22/athletics/39444026_1_ankita-dialysis-facility-injuries |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130729235808/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-22/athletics/39444026_1_ankita-dialysis-facility-injuries |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-07-29 |access-date=2024-10-16 }}
- Chirag Shetty, Indian Badminton Player{{cite web | url=https://sportstar.thehindu.com/badminton/chirag-shetty-satwiksairaj-rankireddy-thailand-open-mens-doubles-title-family-feature/article28856044.ece | title=Chirag Shetty: The family's supporting act | date=7 August 2019 }}
- Satheesha Rai, Indian Weightlifter, olympian, Arjuna awardee
- Shodhan Rai, international bodybuilder and ekalavya awardee
- Pooja Shri Shetty, Indian Karateka
- Vijith Shetty, Indian football player
- Ashwini Akkunji, Indian athlete{{cite web | url=https://www.mangaloretoday.com/main/Ashwini-rsquo-s-family-believes-she-is-innocent.html | title=Ashwini's family believes she is innocent }}
- Vikrant Shetty, Indian origin Emirati cricketer
- Bravish Shetty, Indian cricketer
- Pooja Shri Shetty, Indian martial artist.{{Cite web |title=ಅಂತಾರಾಷ್ಟ್ರೀಯ ಓಪನ್ ಕರಾಟೆ ಚಾಂಪಿಯನ್'ಶಿಪ್: ಪೂಜಾ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿಗೆ ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ಪದಕ - BUNTS NEWS WORLD |url=https://www.buntsnews.com/2020/01/GERMAN-KARATE-OPEN-Pooja-Shetty-Silver-Medal.html |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=www.buntsnews.com}}
- Sanil Shetty, Indian table-tennis player.
==Military People==
- Dinesh Chandra Bhandary, Vir Chakra awardee{{Cite web |date=2007-05-13 |title=Mangalorean.Com- Serving Mangaloreans Around The World! |url=http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=43258 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070513171911/http://www.mangalorean.com/news.php?newstype=broadcast&broadcastid=43258 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2007-05-13 |access-date=2024-10-16 }}
Politicians
- Gopal Shetty, Indian politician{{Cite web |title=Education of Bhagavad Gita essential for modern world: Gopal C Shetty |url=https://daijiworld.com/news/newsDisplay?newsID=1201076 |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=daijiworld.com |language=en}}
- Ramanath Rai, Indian politician.
- B. Nagaraja Shetty, politician.
- B. Subbayya Shetty, MLA from Suratkhal constituency.
- K. K. Shetty, Member of Parliament.
- Brijesh Chowta, Member of Parliament.
- Y. Bharath Shetty, MLA from Mangalore City North constituency.
- Harish Poonja, MLA from Belthangady constituency.
- U. Rajesh Naik, MLA from Bantwal constituency.
- Ashok Kumar Rai, MLA from Puttur constituency.
- Nalin Kumar Kateel, Member of Parliament.
- Gururaj Shetty Gantihole, MLA from Byndoor constituency.
- Gurme Suresh Shetty, MLA from Kapu constituency.
- Dinakar Keshav Shetty, MLA from Kumta constituency.
- Adhur Shanker Alva, Member of Parliament.
- I. M. Jayarama Shetty, Member of Parliament.
- Raj Nayak , Melbourne, Australian Politician.
- Madhuri Balimane Nayak, Melbourne, Australian Kho-Kho World Cup player 2025 Team.