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Time of India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Suniel Shetty breaks silence on Ajay Devgn calling him and Akshay Kumar '2 doodhwale', reveals changing his fitness routine for granddaughter Evaarah
While Akshay Kumar is often hailed as Bollywood's poster boy for discipline, with his famously early nights, 5 a.m. workouts, and clean lifestyle, there's another actor who's just as consistent, if not more. He may maintain a low profile, but his commitment to health and routine is unwavering. That actor is none other than Suniel Shetty . Ahead of the release of his upcoming film Kesari Veer, Suniel appeared on The Lallantop's special segment Guest In The Newsroom, where he offered a glimpse into his personal lifestyle. 'I go to bed by 10 or 10:30 pm. You'll never find me awake after that,' he said, adding with a laugh, 'That's why Ajay Devgn jokes that there are two milkmen in the film industry—Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty. We're the ones supplying milk early in the morning.' Why Suniel Shetty changed his fitness routine for his granddaughter Evaarah Talking about how age and priorities have shifted his fitness goals, the 62-year-old actor shared that he has changed the way he trains in the gym ever since becoming a grandfather. 'I've changed my training method for my granddaughter. Earlier, I used to do heavy weight training. Now I focus on mobility,' he explained. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The Killer New Toyota 4Runner Is Utter Perfection (Take A Look) MorninJoy Undo 'With age, problems like back pain and posture issues start to creep in. So I train in a way that prevents those issues—and lets me lift my granddaughter comfortably.' Evaarah is a Sanskrit name meaning "Gift of God". It was chosen by KL Rahul and Athiya Shetty as the name for their daughter, who was born on March 24, 2025. Suniel Shetty, Sooraj Pancholi Promote Film From Balwaan to Welcome to the Jungle: A quick look at his career Suniel Shetty made his film debut with Balwaan in 1992. However, he faced setbacks early in his career with two shelved films, Arzoo and Fau-lad. Arzoo, interestingly, had even completed over 60 days of shooting before being scrapped. He is currently gearing up for Hera Pheri 3 with Akshay Kumar, although the film faced unexpected turbulence when Paresh Rawal reportedly exited the project. Following the exit, Akshay reportedly sent a Rs 25 crore legal notice, triggering public statements from all sides. The fate of Hera Pheri 3 remains uncertain, but Suniel Shetty will soon be seen alongside Akshay in Welcome to the Jungle, the next installment in the Welcome franchise. Directed by Ahmed Khan, the film also stars Disha Patani, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Paresh Rawal. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Critics called Suniel Shetty a ‘doorknob' after his debut film; was told to ‘sell idlis and vadas' at his family restaurant: ‘That business ran my house'
Despite having no prior connection to Bollywood, Suniel Shetty found his way into show business and eventually became a big star. Since his debut in director Deepak Anand's Balwaan (1992), where he starred alongside Divya Bharti, Suniel's career has seen both soaring highs and steep lows. Yet, even after three decades, he remains active in Bollywood and played notable roles in two films — Nadaaniyan and Kesari Veer — in 2025 alone. However, the actor's journey in the industry has been far from easy. Suniel recently recalled the 'unfair' criticism he received for his performance in Balwaan. He shared that critics went so far as to call him a 'doorknob' and even suggested he return to working at his father's restaurant, selling idlis and vadas. Still, he emphasised that he has no shame in admitting his father's background in the restaurant business, proudly stating that it was how their family made a living. Also Read | 'Rekha was jealous, insecure about her height; entire crew laughed at her when she tried to take my role': Moushumi Chatterjee recalls rivalry 'They trashed me as a performer and labelled me a 'doorknob' in their reviews. Some even suggested I go sell idlis and vadas at our family restaurant. They treated selling idli-vadas as something derogatory. But that family business ran my house. In fact, it's because of that background that even today, I feel no shame in doing any kind of work. I am not embarrassed to do anything, particularly physical labour. I don't even think twice while opening a door for someone or saying 'thank you' or 'sorry'. It's because of that idli-vada upbringing that I am like this now,' he shared during a chat with The Lallantop. Last year, the Hera Pheri actor had opened up about how his father ran away from home in Mangalore at the age of nine, took up menial jobs, started his own restaurant and eventually rose through the ranks through sheer hard work. 'My dad ran away and came to Mumbai as a child. He didn't have a father, but he had three sisters. He found work in a South Indian restaurant at age nine, because that's the thing about our community, we support each other. His first job was cleaning tables. He was so little, he would have to make four rounds of the table just to clean all sides. He would sleep in a sack meant for rice,' he shared during a conversation with comedian Bharti Singh and her husband Haarsh Limbachiyaa on their podcast. He added, 'His boss bought three buildings, and dad was eventually asked to manage them. When the boss retired, dad bought all three buildings. Today, I still have all three buildings. And that's where our journey began.'
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Suniel Shetty talked about alleged rivalry with Akshay Kumar in the 90s: 'I don't decide who I want to pose with...'
After making his debut in the 1992 film 'Balwaan', was viewed as a potential rival to the then-successful . Rumors about their competition were common, with Rediff in 1997 suggesting that Suniel was unsettling Akshay's position. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Suniel later addressed these rumors in an interview with the website. Magazine Covers and Media Speculation Suniel and Akshay featured on magazine covers alongside and , respectively. While some interpreted this as a rivalry or competition, Suniel dismissed such notions, stating that there was no conflict or tension between them. Media-Created Rivalry Reported in Hindustan Times, Suniel clarified that the rivalry between him and Akshay was created by the media. He explained that the decision about whom to pose with for magazine covers is made by the magazines themselves, not by the actors. Suniel emphasized that there is no personal issue between him and Akshay, suggesting that the magazines have their own internal competition. For example, if one magazine features Akshay with Sushmita Sen, another might feature Suniel with Aishwarya Rai. He added that posing for photographs is simply part of their profession and is done in a professional spirit without any underlying conflict. Fans See Through the Hype When asked if people actually believed the rivalry narrative between him and Akshay, Suniel explained that fans are not easily fooled. He pointed out that magazines compete by sensationalizing stories on their covers to boost sales, but readers do not necessarily take those rumors seriously or believe the gossip. Long Standing Collaboration Since their early collaborations in the 1993 films 'Waqt Hamara Hai' and 'Pehchaan', Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty have frequently shared the screen. They gained further popularity with the 1994 blockbuster 'Mohra'. In 2000, the duo successfully shifted gears from action to comedy with 'Hera Pheri', alongside . Their partnership continued with movies like 'Dhadkan', 'Awara Paagal Deewana', and 'Deewane Huye Paagal'. Fans can soon catch them together again in the upcoming films 'Welcome to the Jungle' and 'Hera Pheri 3'.
Pink Villa
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Box Office: Revisiting collections of Suniel Shetty's last 5 action films ahead of Kesari Veer release
Suniel Shetty made his Hindi debut with Balwaan in 1992 at the age of 31. His acting journey began with the action genre, which the actor continued in the late 1990s, with the exception of working in a few films from other genres. Shetty has been a part of several multi-starrers ranging from various genres over the years. Ahead of Kesari Veer's release, we are revisiting the performances of his last five theatrical action movies in Bollywood. 1. A Gentleman: Sundar, Susheel, Risky Directed by Raj & DK, A Gentleman starred Sidharth Malhotra and Jacqueline Fernandez in the lead roles. The 2017 action comedy featured Suniel Shetty in a crucial role. Shetty was cast as Colonel Vijay Saxena in the film. Released on 1900 screens, the movie fetched Rs 3.75 crore on its opening day. Produced under the banner of Fox Star Studios, A Gentleman earned a lifetime net collection of Rs 17.75 crore in its full run. It turned out to be a disaster at the box office. 2. Desi Kattey Starring Suniel Shetty in the lead role, Desi Kattey was released in 2014. The action drama was helmed and produced by Anand Kumar. Shetty played the role of Lieutenant Major Suryakant Rathore in the film. The 2014 movie, which released on 1150 screens, opened at Rs 5 lakh on the first day. Co-starring Jay Bhanushali and Ashutosh Rana, Desi Kattey managed to collect a mere Rs 1.75 crore. It secured a disaster verdict at the box office. 3. Enemmy Enemmy starred Suniel Shetty, Mithun Chakraborty, Mahakshay Chakraborty, Kay Kay Menon, Johnny Lever, and Yuvika Chaudhary. Directed by Ashu Trikha, the action thriller follows the story of six CID undercover officers who are on a mission to track an underworld don. In the film, Shetty played the role of Criminal Investigation Department Officer Eklavya Karmarkar, aka Bhau. The 2013 release started its journey with an opening of Rs 25 lakh net. Released on 900 screens, Enemmy fetched Rs 1.75 crore in its full run. It also turned out to be a disaster at the box office. 4. No Problem Helmed by Anees Bazmee, No Problem starred Suniel Shetty, Akshaye Khanna, Anil Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, and Sanjay Dutt. The 2010 action comedy also featured Sushmita Sen, Kangana Ranaut, Neetu Chandra, and Shakti Kapoor in key roles. It opened at Rs 4.25 crore net at the box office during its release. Bazmee's directorial minted Rs 28.5 crore net business at the end of its theatrical run. Produced by Rajat Rawail and Anil Kapoor, No Problem was a flop grosser. 5. Shootout at Lokhandwala Directed and co-written by Apoorva Lakhia, Shootout at Lokhandwala hit the screens in 2007. The action thriller movie starred Sanjay Dutt, Vivek Oberoi, Suniel Shetty, Amitabh Bachchan, Tusshar Kapoor, and Arbaaz Khan. It was based on the 1991 Lokhandwala Complex shootout, which took place during the real-life gun battle between gangsters and the Mumbai Police. Released on 800 screens, Shootout at Lokhandwala earned Rs 3.5 crore net on its opening day. The film earned Rs 29.75 crore at the box office back then while emerging as a semi-hit. Here's the breakdown of Suniel Shetty's last five actioners in Bollywood with their India net collections and verdicts: S No. Movies Year of Release India Net Collections Verdicts 1 A Gentleman 2017 Rs 17.75 crore Disaster 2 Desi Kattey 2014 Rs 1.75 crore Disaster 3 Enemmy 2013 Rs 1.75 crore Disaster 4 No Problem 2010 Rs 28.5 crore Flop 5 Shootout at Lokhandwala 2007 Rs 29.75 crore Semi-Hit With Kesari Veer, Suniel Shetty is making his theatrical comeback in the action genre in Bollywood after seven years. Jointly directed by Prince Dhiman and Kanubhai Chauhan, the historical action movie features Shetty as Vegdaji. Co-starring Vivek Oberoi and Sooraj Pancholi, the upcoming film will hit the screens on May 23, 2025. It was earlier scheduled to be released on May 16, 2025. However, the makers postponed its release date. The period drama follows the story of a brave warrior, Hamirji Gohil, who fought against the Tughlaq Empire to protect the Somnath Temple. Co-produced by Rajen Chauhan, Vipin Agnihotri, Suhraj Chauhan and Ohm Chauhan, Kesari Veer is clashing with two movies, Bhool Chuk Maaf and Kapkapiii, at the box office. While the time loop comedy stars Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi in the lead roles, the horror comedy is headlined by Tusshar Kapoor and Shreyas Talpade. After Kesari Veer, Suniel Shetty will be seen in Akshay Kumar-led film Welcome To The Jungle, the third installment of the Welcome franchise.
News18
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Suniel Shetty Reveals Why He Initially Rejected Border: 'If JP Dutta Abused Me...'
Last Updated: Suniel Shetty reveals he initially rejected the role of Bhairav Singh in Border due to fears of a clash with director JP Dutta. Suniel Shetty, known for his intense screen presence in films like Mohra, Dhadkan, and Balwaan, nearly missed out on one of the most defining roles of his career in J.P. Dutta's Border. In a candid conversation with Radio Nasha, the actor revealed he had initially turned down the role of Bhairav Singh due to the director's reportedly fiery temper. 'I'd heard that JP Dutta was a tough taskmaster, someone who didn't shy away from using abusive language when angry. And I had a short fuse myself," Shetty recalled. 'When JP ji came to meet me, I told him I'd think about it. But later, I told my secretary, 'I can't do this. If he abuses me, I might raise my hand.'" Despite his apprehension, the role eventually found its way back to him—through his mother-in-law. 'JP ji was so determined to cast me that he approached Bharat Shah, who knew my mother-in-law. She sat me down and convinced me to reconsider. I laid down my conditions and told her, if anything goes wrong, I'll walk out." But fate had other plans. 'From the very first day, JP ji and I clicked. We got along like fire," Suniel said, adding that even during difficult phases in his career, the director stood by him and offered him work without hesitation. Released in 1997, Border—a film based on the Battle of Longewala during the Indo-Pak War of 1971—became a monumental success and an emotional landmark in Indian war cinema. Starring Sunny Deol, Jackie Shroff, Akshaye Khanna, and Tabu among others, it continues to be remembered for its patriotic fervor and powerful performances. Now, as Border 2 gears up for a 2026 release with a fresh cast featuring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and possibly minus Diljit Dosanjh, who has reportedly exited the project, fans are eager to see how the legacy continues. Directed by Anurag Singh and backed by Bhushan Kumar and the Dutta family, the sequel promises to carry forward the emotional and cinematic weight of its predecessor. First Published:
