Suniel Shetty

Actor, Producer, Entrepreneur

Indian Mulki, Mangalore, Karnataka

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Producer, Entrepreneur
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/08/1961
Age64 years
BirthplaceMulki, Mangalore, Karnataka

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameSunil Veerappa Shetty
NicknameAnna

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Weight80 kg
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversityH.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Educational QualificationDegree in Hotel Management

Personal Life

Zodiac signLeo
ReligionHinduism
Caste/EthnicityTulu from Bunt Community
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Political InclinationBharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affair/GirlfriendMana Shetty (Creative Director)
Marriage DateYear - 1991

Family

WifeMana Shetty
Children
SonAhan Shetty (Actor)
DaughterAthiya Shetty (Actress)
Parents
FatherLate Veerapa Shetty
MotherName Not Known
Siblings
SisterSujata Shetty (Elder)

Career

Debut
Film ActorBalwaan (1992)
Film ProducerKhel – No Ordinary Game (2003)
TVBiggest Loser Jeetega (2007)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 2001: Filmfare Best Villain Award for Dhadkan
  • 2005: Rajiv Gandhi Award along with Kareena Kapoor and Sachin Tendulkar
  • 2011: Stardust Search Light Award for Best Actor for Red Alert: The War Within
  • 2020: Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award for aiding the Dabbawalas of Mumbai
Controversies
  • After the 9/11 attacks in USA, faced a problem at the Los Angeles airport
  • Had a spat with casting director Mukesh Chhabra

Favourites

Food(s)
  • Tillwywali Kulfi
  • Fish Curry
  • Thai Cuisine
Actor(s)
  • Amitabh Bachchan
  • Bruce Willis
Actresses
  • Nargis
  • Sharmila Tagore
  • Kajol
  • Madhuri Dixit
  • Goldie Hawn
Film(s)
  • Sharaabi
  • Hera Pheri
MusicianBryan Adams
Director(s)
  • J P Dutta
  • Gulzar
  • Rajiv Rai
  • Priyadarshan
ChefChef Solomon
Colour(s)
  • Blue
  • White
  • Black
SportCricket
CricketerSachin Tendulkar
BookSunny Days by Sunil Gavaskar

Style Quotient

Cars Collection
  • Hummer H3
  • Mercedes-Benz SUV
  • Land Rover Defender 110 (worth Rs 1.20 crore)
Money Factor
SalaryRs. 2-3 crore/film
Net Worth$10 million

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Suniel refrains from smoking and drinking alcohol.
2. He originates from a modest Tulu speaking Bunt family.
3. During his peak in acting, he delivered successful films like Anth, Pehchaan, Waqt Hamara Hai, Mohra, and Dilwale.
4. Suniel is skilled in Karate and holds a black belt in Kick Boxing.
5. He is affectionately referred to as the He-Man of Bollywood.
6. In the 1990s, Sonali Bendre had a crush on him.
7. Apart from acting, Suniel is a thriving entrepreneur with interests in a restaurant and production company.
8. He formally changed his name from Sunil to Suniel.
9. A devout follower of Lord Shiva.
10. Suniel participated in cricket matches for Mumbai Heroes in the Celebrity Cricket League.
11. He shares a strong bond with Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon.
12. Suniel actively engages in philanthropic activities.
13. Suniel has an allergy to prawns.
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