Suniel Shetty Age, Wiki and Bio

Suniel Shetty

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Producer, Entrepreneur
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/08/1961
Age63 years
BirthplaceMulki, Mangalore, Karnataka

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

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