Suniel Shetty ✓
Actor

Suniel Shetty

Active Bollywood Actor Rating 4.4/5 Fan 9.4/10
  • FromMulki, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Based inMumbai, India.
  • Age56–65
  • Active30 – 35
  • Updated

Suniel Shetty – Biography

Basic Information

  • Full Name: Suniel Veerappa Shetty
  • Popular Name: Anna
  • Date of Birth: 11 August 1961
  • Birthplace: Mulki, Mysore State (now Karnataka), India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Profession: Actor, film producer, television host, entrepreneur
  • Years Active: 1992 – present
  • Spouse: Mana Shetty (née Monisha Kadri), married 1991
  • Children: Athiya Shetty (actress), Ahan Shetty (actor)

Suniel Shetty – Career Highlights

  • 1992 – Debut: Entered Hindi cinema with the action film Balwaan opposite Divya Bharti, a moderate success.
  • 1993–1994 – Action stardom: Waqt Hamara Hai (1993), followed by Mohra, Dilwale and the double role in Gopi Kishan (all 1994), which established him as a leading action hero.
  • 1997 – Border: Played Bhairav Singh Rathod in J. P. Dutta’s war drama Border, one of the biggest Hindi releases of the decade.
  • 2000s – Comedy and negative roles: Shyam/Ghanshyam in the cult comedy Hera Pheri (2000), Dev in Dhadkan (2000), the villain Raghavan in Main Hoon Na (2004), and comedies such as Hulchul (2004), Phir Hera Pheri (2006) and De Dana Dan (2009).
  • Regional cinema: Worked in Malayalam (Kakkakuyil, Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea), Tamil (12B, Darbar), Kannada (Pailwaan), Telugu (Mosagallu, Ghani) and Marathi films, as well as the English-language Don’t Stop Dreaming and the Turkish film Miras.
  • Producer: Runs Popcorn Entertainment and produced Khel – No Ordinary Game (2003), Rakht (2004), Bhagam Bhag (2006), Mission Istaanbul (2008), EMI (2008) and Loot (2011).
  • Television and OTT: Hosted the fitness reality shows Biggest Loser Jeetega and India’s Asli Champion… Hai Dum!, judged Dance Deewane 4 (2024), and starred in the web series Dharavi Bank (2022, MX Player) and Hunter – Tootega Nahi Todega (Amazon miniTV, from 2023).
  • Sport and fitness: Holds a black belt in kickboxing and captains the Mumbai Heroes in the Celebrity Cricket League.
  • Name change: Changed the spelling of his name from Sunil to Suniel in 2014.

Suniel Shetty – Recent Activity

  • Appeared in Nadaaniyan and the period action film Kesari Veer, both released in 2025, and made a cameo in the Kannada–Tulu film Jai (2025).
  • Reprised Bhairav Singh Rathod in a cameo in Border 2, released on 23 January 2026.
  • Returned as Yeda Anna in the comedy Welcome to the Jungle, released on 26 June 2026.
  • Hera Pheri 3, to be directed by Priyadarshan for producer Firoz A. Nadiadwala, has been announced but has no confirmed release date.

Suniel Shetty Awards List

Year Award Name Category Film Result
1995 Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actor Dilwale Nominated
1998 Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actor Border Nominated
1998 Screen Awards Best Supporting Actor Border Nominated
2001 Filmfare Awards Best Villain Dhadkan Won
2001 Zee Cine Awards Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male Dhadkan Won
2001 Filmfare Awards Best Supporting Actor Refugee Nominated
2001 IIFA Awards Best Supporting Actor Refugee Nominated
2001 IIFA Awards Best Villain Dhadkan Nominated
2004 IIFA Awards Best Supporting Actor Qayamat: City Under Threat Nominated
2005 Filmfare Awards Best Villain Main Hoon Na Nominated
2005 IIFA Awards Best Villain Main Hoon Na Nominated
2011 Stardust Awards Best Actor (Critics) Red Alert: The War Within Won
2021 SIIMA Awards Best Actor in a Negative Role – Tamil Darbar Nominated

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About Suniel Shetty

Who is Suniel Shetty?
Suniel Shetty is an Indian actor, producer, entrepreneur, and fitness icon known for his work in Bollywood films, as well as regional cinema.
When and where was Suniel Shetty born?
He was born on 11 August 1961 in Mulki, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
What was Suniel Shetty’s debut film?
He made his Bollywood debut with Balwaan (1992).
What are some of Suniel Shetty’s most famous films?
Some of his popular films include Mohra, Dilwale, Border, Hera Pheri, Dhadkan, Main Hoon Na, Hulchul, De Dana Dan, Red Alert: The War Within, and Darbar.
Is Suniel Shetty married?
Yes, he is married to Mana Shetty, a social worker and businesswoman.
Does Suniel Shetty have children?
Yes, he has two children: Athiya Shetty, an actress, and Ahan Shetty, an actor.
What is Suniel Shetty known for apart from acting?
He is known for his fitness, entrepreneurship, restaurants, production ventures, and philanthropy.
Has Suniel Shetty worked in television or web series?
Yes, he has hosted and judged TV shows like India’s Asli Champion, and starred in web series such as Dharavi Bank and Hunter – Tootega Nahi Todega.
What are Suniel Shetty’s recent projects?
His recent work includes the second season of Hunter (2024), upcoming films Hera Pheri 3, Welcome to the Jungle, and Kesari Veer (2025).
What is Suniel Shetty’s nickname?
Fans and colleagues often call him “Anna” as a mark of respect.

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