Suniel Shetty recalls when Athiya, Ahan shared plans to become actors, says he was worried if they would be able to handle failure

During a recent episode of Dance Deewane, Suniel Shetty spoke about the inhibition of parents when children want to enter creative fields.

By: Entertainment Desk

New Delhi | February 15, 2024 04:39 PM IST

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Suniel Shetty on Athiya Shetty and Ahan Shetty turning actors

Suniel Shetty was concerned when his children expressed interest in entering the film industry. (Photo: Instagram/suniel.shetty)

Suniel Shetty’s children Athiya Shetty and Ahan Shetty followed in his footsteps by becoming actors. Suniel recently shared that when his children shared their dream of becoming actors, it concerned him as a parent.

During a recent episode of Dance Deewane, judges Suniel and Madhuri Dixit met a contestant named Siddharth Dorjee, who shared that his parents don’t support his dream of becoming a professional dancer and how he has been managing everything on his own.

Hearing this, an appalled Madhuri wondered aloud how parents don’t allow their children to enter creative fields.

Sharing his opinion from a personal experience, Suniel Shetty said, “Even my children, when Athiya and Ahan, when they said that they want to choose this profession (acting), as a parent I was…not that I was against it but I was scared that if they would be able to handle the failure or not. Success can be handled.”

He added, “When the promos are released, we get delighted, and that happiness lasts until Friday. After Friday’s first show, the truth is revealed, and you learn what reality checks are.”

Athiya Shetty made her Bollywood debut with the 2015 film Hero, whereas Ahan started his film journey with the 2021 movie Tadap.

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Dance Deewane marks the first screen collaboration of Suniel Shetty and Madhuri Dixit.

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Madhuri recently shared her excitement about working with Suniel. She said in a statement, “Suniel is mind-blowing on the show. This is my first collaboration with him, and I don’t know why we never worked together before. While we haven’t shared the screen in films, this opportunity emerged, and I’m thoroughly enjoying it. Initially, I sensed a bit of apprehension from him. As soon as he stepped onto the set and began sharing his comments, I was very impressed with his ease. The way he talks is amazing! When viewers see him as a judge, they will love him immensely.”

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