Model, social media influencer, and reality television show star Soundarya Yuvaraj Shetty is all ready to make a mark as a strong contestant in Bigg Boss Kannada 13, which will be hosted by Kiccha Sudeep. Though originally from Mangalore, Karnataka, she first came into the limelight when she made it to one of the strongest contestants in MTV Splitsvilla 16. She is famous for her strong personality and her straightforward way of speaking.

Early Life And Family Background

Soundarya Yuvaraj Shetty was born on April 17, 2000, in Mangalore, Karnataka. The origins of Soundarya’s family can be traced back to the coastal area of Karnataka; however, she has grown up in Muscat, Oman, and Mumbai for career reasons. 

She comes from a family that consists of Yuvaraj Shetty, her father, who raises her along with her mother and sister. Soundarya has been lovingly called ‘Munni’ by her family members, who are the source of her determination.

Career Journey: Pageants To Reality Television

The next big moment in her life was that she became the winner of Miss World Teen Supermodel in 2019. After that, she has been spotted in various international campaigns for different brands like Maybelline, Puma, and Swiss Beauty. Apart from modelling, she is also a trained dancer at a national level.

She auditioned for MTV Roadies Season 20, and then, after giving a good game in the show through her intelligent gameplay and straightforward attitude, she entered MTV Splitsvilla 16 (Pyaar Ya Paisa). This time, she returned to her native state of Karnataka to be a part of Bigg Boss Kannada 13.

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Estimated Net Worth And Income Sources

As of 2026, Soundarya Shetty’s net worth is estimated to be somewhere between ₹1 Crore and ₹2 Crore. Her main sources of income include digital brand endorsements, commercial modelling campaigns, social media influencer collaborations, and income from TV shows.

Conclusion

The career of Soundarya Shetty has been phenomenal, winning pageants as well as being on reality TV shows like Bigg Boss Kannada 13.

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