Exclusive: Suniel Shetty opens up on his kids Athiya and Ahan's film careers

Actor Suniel Shetty a very protective father is extremely proud of his daughter Athiya Shetty’s achievements. While her debut film Hero garnered mixed reactions and was far from a hit with the critics, daddy Suniel is adamant that it was a successful film.

“I think it’s debatable, since some sections of media said it didn’t work and some said it earned 47 crore. For a new comers like Sooraj and Athiya, that’s a great result, since it goes to show that they have done their job. Tell me how any new comers or established actors have managed draw that kind of a collection in the last few years,” says a defensive Suneil.

“Its an official number not my number. According to me it’s a successful film, it’s a very commercial film. Now she is doing Mubarakan because it’s an entreating film and more announcements will come. I think Athiya is going slow but very steady,” the doting father added.

Meanwhile, Suniel is also thrilled about his son Aahan’s Bollywood debut. The 21-year-old will mark his debut in an action-romantic film, which will be produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and will go on floors later this year.

Says Suneil, “He has got a great break Sajid and Fox. What better combination and when you have such a deal you cant ask for anything more. The rest depends on luck.”