Suniel Shetty

Suniel Shetty
Shetty in 2018
Born
Sunil Veerappa Shetty

(1961-08-11) 11 August 1961
Mulki, Mysore State, India
Other namesAnna (nickname)
Occupations
  • Actor
  • television personality
  • entrepreneur
  • film producer
Years active1992–present
OrganizationPopcorn Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.
WorksFull list
Spouse
Monisha Kadri
(m. 1991)
Children
RelativesKL Rahul (son-in-law)

Suniel Veerappa Shetty (born Sunil Veerappa Shetty; 11 August 1961) is an Indian actor, film producer, television host, and entrepreneur, primarily known for his work in Hindi cinema. Nicknamed as Anna, Shetty has appeared in over 100 films, in a career spanning over three decades. Rising to prominence in the 1990s as a leading action hero with films like Balwaan (1992), Mohra (1994), Dilwale (1994), and Border (1997), Shetty later showcased his versatility in comedies such as Hera Pheri (2000), Phir Hera Pheri (2006) and antagonistic roles, notably winning a Filmfare Award for Best Villain for Dhadkan (2000). Beyond acting, he has produced films under Popcorn Motion Pictures, co-founded the online casting platform F...the Couch (FTC), and hosted reality shows.