Suniel Shetty is an Indian actor, film producer, television personality and entrepreneur who has been active in the Hindi film industry for nearly 30 years.
In his long career, he has acted in more than 100 films. Shetty is the owner of the production company Popcorn Entertainment Private Limited, through which he has produced several projects.
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- Full name: Suniel Shetty
- Stage name: Suniel Shetty
- Date of Birth: August 11, 1961
- Age: 62
- Birthplace: Mulchi, Mangalore, India
- Nationality: India
- Occupation: Actor, film producer
- Height: Unknown
- Parent: Veerapa Shetty
- Siblings: Sujata Hedge and Sunita Tarun Pratap
- Spouse: Mana Shetty (married in 1991)
- Children: Asia Shetty and Ahan Shetty
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $15 million
Early life and education
Sunil Shetty was born in Mulkhi, Mangalore, India on 11 August 1961. He was raised by his parents, his father’s name is Veerapa Shetty. Sunil Shetty has an elder sister named Sujata Hechi and a younger brother named Sunita Tarun Pratap.
Suniel Shetty graduated from HR College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai with a degree in Hotel Management. He is an Indian national and a Hindu.
Profession
Sunil Shetty’s career in Bollywood spans nearly three decades and is both impressive and enduring. He made his debut in 1992 at the age of 31 with the film Balwan.
Throughout the 1990s, Shetty became a popular action hero, starring in Mohra (1994), Gopi Kishan (1994), Zapote (1996), and boundary (1997). These action roles cemented his status as one of the leading stars of Bollywood at the time.
By the early 2000s, Shetty began to take on more diverse roles, appearing in multi-starrer films across genres. He also showcased his comedic talents, starring in the hit film Hera Fili In 2000.
In addition to his successful acting career, Shetty also ventured into production, founding his own company, Popcorn Entertainment. He produced the following films under this company name: Bhagavad Gita 2006 and more recently Commandos 4 In 2025.
Besides his work in the film industry, Shetty has also diversified his business interests by becoming a successful entrepreneur in the hospitality sector.
Awards and nominations
Awards
- Film Awards:
- Best Supporting Actor (1995) Dilwale
- Best Supporting Actor (1998) boundary
- Best Villain (2001) Dadkan
- Best Villain (2005) Joo Hoon Na
- IIFA Awards:
- Best Supporting Actor (2001) refugee
- Best Villain (2001) Dadkan
- Best Supporting Actor (2004) Kayamat: A city under threat
- SIIMA Awards (2021): Best Actor as a Villain – Tamil Darbar
- Other awards:
- Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award (2005)
- South Asian International Film Festival Best Actor Award (2009) Red Alert
Award Nominations
Notable nominations:
- Film Awards: Best Supporting Actor refugee (2001) and Joo Hoon Na (2005)
- IIFA Award: Best Performance in a Villain Role Joo Hoon Na (2005)
- Bollywood Film Awards: Best Supporting Actor and Best Villain Dadkan (2001) and Best Actor in a Villain Joo Hoon Na (2005)
Social Media
- Instagram: @suniel.shetty
- Facebook account: Suniel V Shetty
- Twitter: @SunielShetty_FC
Personal life
Suniel Shetty has been married to Mana Shetty (née Monisha Kadri) since 1991. Mana Shetty is a businesswoman, designer and social activist.
Her father is a Gujarati Muslim architect and her mother is a Punjabi Hindu social activist. Sunil and Mana Shetty have two children, a daughter named Attiya Shetty and a son named Ahaan Shetty.
net worth
Famous Bollywood actor Suniel Shetty has amassed a considerable net worth, estimated to be around $15 million, or approximately INR 125 crore.
This impressive fortune is the result of his successful and prolific acting career as well as his diverse business endeavors. During his illustrious career, Shetty has starred in many Bollywood films, establishing himself as a versatile and talented actor.
