| By SN, Pics by JP, Team Mangalorean
- Achievements Galore in Dance by the Mangalorean Twins
- Dancing Their Way With Passion
“Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” - Oprah Winfrey
These are not Double Trouble, but a Twin Delight. Silently working their way to suffice their passion, they are today the darling of the crowds and cynosure of all eyes wherever they go.
The famed `Shetty Sisters’ are a talk of the town when it comes to the world of Dance…
From performing in their school and college, the duo have come a long way to shoot to fame at the national level with synchronous steps that leaves the audiences awe struck. This is the pair of Ashvithi and Adhvithi Shetty from Mangalore is an example for what passion can do and where passion can take an individual.














The two did not take up to dance, but dance was always within them since they gained consciousness. Adhvithi and Ashvithi sisters performed to loud applaud since their childhood and there was no looking back. Crossing one hurdle over the other, they climbed up the ladder, many a times without even their father knowing about their success. And, all this, without a teacher or attending a Dance Class. The two have danced their way through out with their own steps, props, concepts and creativity.
According to the sisters, they expected a cold response from their father and hence did not dare to explore the option of joined a dance class and pursue their interest and passion. However, the passion was so strong that nothing came their way in working out to the top. Every step was a challenge but the two have exhibited their grit, determination and perseverance has brought them to this level.


From school and college level events to the reality shows in Zee Kannada, `ETV Super’ in ETV, `Pete Mandi Kadige Bandhru’ and `Pete Hudugiru Halli Life’ both in Suvarna Channel, name, fame and love has showered from all quarters. As a jewel in the crown of glory, the Shetty Sisters’ `Mirror Act’ in the Zonal level competition of of the `Colours of Youth’, left the audience mesmerized. This got them through to the national level contest of the event organized by Suzuki for B-Schools.

They were judged in the auditions by none less than the former Miss World Diana Haden. The programme will be telecasted in the Zee Business Channel shortly.
Daughters of Mangalore based businessman B Yathiraj Shetty and Nanda Shetty, feel that this is just a small feat and that they have a long way to go. They are also now confident that their parents, friends and the new found well wishers and fans are with them in every step that they take.
Not just the crods in India, the dancing duo have enthralled the audience in Singapore and Bahrain. They do not just wish to entertain people and make a career out of it, but wish to perform for charity events for the betterment of society.





Success and glory has not got into the twin’s head. They have their head over their shoulder and have not ignored any bit of their academics while chasing their passionate dreams of etching their mark in the field of dance. Having completed their BCom from St. Aloysius College in Mangalore with distinction, Ashvithi and Adhvithi are presently pursuing their Masters in Business Administration (MBA) from the reputed TMA Pai Management Institute (TAPMI) at Manipal. There is none or nothing stopping their as they desire to scale greater heights in their career and their passion –Dance.
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