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My Take
Suniel Shetty deserves far more recognition outside India than he gets. Born in Mangaluru and affectionately nicknamed Anna, he has appeared in over a hundred films across three decades, winning a Filmfare Award along the way. What I like is the contrast in his work: an imposing, action-ready frame paired with a genuine warmth that bleeds through onscreen. He has since branched into entrepreneurship without abandoning the craft. Hollywood-centric viewers overlook performers like him, but he is one of the steady pillars holding up Hindi cinema, and he earns my quiet respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sunil Shetty
- Name (Japanese)
- スニール・シェッティ
- Reading
- すにーる・しぇってぃ
- Born
- August 11, 1961 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Ox
- Origin
- Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada district, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film producer / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- Filmfare Awards
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/suniel.shetty/
- Xhttps://x.com/SunielVShetty
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suniel%20Shetty
Frequently asked questions
When was Sunil Shetty born?
Born August 11, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Sunil Shetty from?
Sunil Shetty is from Mangaluru, Dakshina Kannada district, India.
What does Sunil Shetty do?
Sunil Shetty works as film producer, film actor, television actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.