Rishabh Shetty casts his vote on Karnataka election day.
Rishabh Shetty casts his vote as part of the Karnataka Elections 2023. The actor posted pictures from the poll booth.
Karnataka Elections 2023: Kantara star Rishabh Shetty stood in line on Wednesday afternoon to cast his vote as part of the Karnataka elections. The actor, who is currently working on Kantara 2, made his way to a polling booth and cast his vote. The actor chose to wear a white dhoti and shirt on election day.
Rishabh shared a picture on Instagram holding his voter/election card with an ink mark on his finger, indicating that he has cast his vote. In the subsequent picture, Rishabh is seen posing with some elderly fellow voters as they queue up for their turn. In the third, Rishabh was seen patiently waiting for his turn.
Sharing the pictures, Rishabh wrote in Kannada, “We are proud citizens of a democratic country. Also, voting is not only our right but also our responsibility. Vote without missing to elect an able representative to build a better society. I have voted for the better future of our Karnataka. Have you voted yet?”
The Kantara star was lauded for being down to earth. A fan wrote, “Simplicity and down to earth attitude makes you great.” Another wrote, “What a humble person you are.”
Several people from the state were seen today heading towards the polling booths. Local reporters of News18 revealed that from young generation to senior citizens, many people were seen voting. Some people also saw a newly married couple going to cast their votes. According to election officials, elaborate security arrangements have been made across the state and forces have also been deployed from states for the smooth conduct of the polls.
Meanwhile, Rishabh has reportedly completed work on the script of Kantara and is likely to start shooting for the film soon.
