Personal Information
- Full Name
- Sunil Veerappa Shetty
- Birthplace
- Mulki, Mangalore, Karnataka
- Date of Birth
- August 11, 1961
- Religion
- Hinduism
- Hobbies
- Playing Cricket, Watching Movies, Shopping, Travelling, Working Out
- Drinking Habits
- Yes
- Smoking Habits
- Yes
Physical Statistics
- Height
- 182 cm
- Weight
- 80 kg
- Eye Color
- Dark Brown
- Hair Color
- Black
Education & Qualifications
Highest Degree
Degree in Hotel Management
Colleges / Universities
Sophia College of Catering, Mumbai
Degree in Hotel Management
Family & Relationships
- Father
- Veeraapa Shetty
- Mother
- Prema V. Shetty
- Spouse / Partner
- Monisha (Mana) Shetty
- Child
- Ahan Shetty (Actor) Athiya Shetty (Actress)
- Sibling
- Sujata R. Shetty (Elder)
Career Milestones & Awards
Career Debut
2007 — Debut Year
Awards & Honors
Bharat Ratna Dr Ambedkar Award for aiding the Dabbawalas of Mumbai
2020Stardust Search Light Award for Best Actor for Red Alert: The War Within
2011Rajiv Gandhi Award along with Kareena Kapoor and Sachin Tendulkar
2005Filmfare Best Villain Award for Dhadkan
2001Favorites & Preferences
Actor(s)
Amitabh Bachchan Bruce Willis
Sport
Cricket
Actresses
Nargis Sharmila Tagore Kajol Madhuri Dixit Goldie Hawn
Film(s)
Sharaabi Hera Pheri
Color(s)
Blue White Black
Book
Sunny Days by Sunil Gavaskar
Cricketer
Sachin Tendulkar
Food(s)
Tillwywali Kulfi Fish Curry Thai Cuisine
Musician
Bryan Adams
Director(s)
J P Dutta Gulzar Rajiv Rai Priyadarshan
Lesser-Known Facts & Trivia
- 1Suniel refrains from smoking and drinking alcohol.
- 2He originates from a modest Tulu speaking Bunt family.
- 3During his peak in acting, he delivered successful films like Anth, Pehchaan, Waqt Hamara Hai, Mohra, and Dilwale.
- 4Suniel is skilled in Karate and holds a black belt in Kick Boxing.
- 5He is affectionately referred to as the He-Man of Bollywood.
- 6In the 1990s, Sonali Bendre had a crush on him.
- 7Apart from acting, Suniel is a thriving entrepreneur with interests in a restaurant and production company.
- 8He formally changed his name from Sunil to Suniel.
- 9A devout follower of Lord Shiva.
- 10Suniel participated in cricket matches for Mumbai Heroes in the Celebrity Cricket League.
- 11He shares a strong bond with Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon.
- 12Suniel actively engages in philanthropic activities.
- 13Suniel has an allergy to prawns.
- 14As a teenager, he assisted his father's hotel business.
- 15He is a believer in following passion and excelled in sports including Cricket and Martial Arts.
- 16He co-founded the Ferit Cricket Bash in 2018.
