Sunil Shetty is a famous Indian film actor, who is also a film producer. His career started in Hindi Cinema, and later he worked in Tamil, English and Malayalam film. Sunil Shetty’s contribution to the film industry is huge, he played in more than 25 movies, and some of them made a big success.
Sunil Shetty Net Worth 2024
His net worth is estimated at approximately $10 Million; all his income does not come only from acting in Bollywood movies, he also successfully manages several different businesses like restaurants, boutiques, online ventures and more.
General Info About Sunil Shetty
He was born on 11th August 1961, in Mulki, India, and his full name is Sunil Veerappa Shetty. Now, at the age of 57, he lives in Mumbai, India, and he is a very popular actor, entrepreneur, and film producer. His height is 1.78 m, and he is married to Mana Shetty. Sunil Shetty went on college, and he graduated on H.R. College of Commerce & Economics in Mumbai.
Acting Career & Filmography
His first film came out in September 1992, in Bollywood with Balwaan. This movie was a successful one and it speed-up his acting path in the Hindu Cinema. His most famous movies are Dilwale, Mohra, Border, Hera Pheri, Phir Hera Pheri, Dhadkan, Main Hoon Na, Hulchul, Chup Chup Ke, Apna Sapna Money Money, One Two Three, De Dana Dan and many others.
In Bollywood, he is famous for his action films in the early years of his career, and from 2000 he is acting in dramas and comedies in Hindi films. He is a producer for the films Bhagam Bhag, Khel, and Rakht.
Awards
He was nominated many times in his long, acting career, and he won several times different awards. He was a winner in the various categories like Best Villain, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Actor. The list of his awards goes like this; Stardust Search Light Award for Best Actor for Red Alert, SAIFF Best Actor Award for Red Alert, Rajiv Gandhi Award, GIFA Best Villain Award for Main Hoon Na, Filmfare Best Villain Award for Dhadkan, and Zee Cine Best Supporting Actor Award for Dhadkan.
Interesting Facts about Sunil Shetty
He is the owner of several clothing boutiques and has a black belt in kickboxing. Sunil Shetty runs restaurants that are specialized for Udupi dishes. He was also the host for the fitness reality show called Biggest Loser Jeetega.
Early and Personal Life
Sunil Shetty was born and raised in Mulki, Mangalore into Tulu speaking family. In 1991 he married Mana Shetty, and they had two children, daughter Athiya Shetty, and Ahan Shetty. Both of their children are in acting world, Athiya had her debut in 2015 with the film Hero, and Ahan had his debut this year in Bollywood. Sunil Shetty has one sister called Sujata.