Mumbai: Actor Suniel Shetty, fondly called ‘Anna’ by fans, is celebrating his 63rd birthday today. Marking his special day extra special, his daughter and actor Athiya Shetty dropped adorable posts for him. For the first post, she uploaded a beautiful candid moment from Haldi ceremony. The image shows Suniel flaunting his love for his daughter by giving a peck on her cheek. In the caption, Athiya described her father as her “best friend”.
“Happy birthday to my best friend, best father and bestest human (red heart emoji) love you…so blessed to learn from you everyday,” she wrote.
For the second post, Athiya took a stroll down memory lane and shared a picture from her childhood days.
In the adorable image, one can see little Athiya on her father’s lap. Meanwhile, on the work front, Suniel has a lot of exciting projects lined up in his kitty.
From ‘Welcome 3’ to ‘The Legend of Somnath’, Suniel will be seen in varied roles in upcoming projects.
Speaking with ANI, he shared, ” In the coming months, I will be seen in ‘The Legend of Somnath’. I am quite excited about it. The film has already been made…only some VFX work is pending…I also have ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ and also a show ‘Nanda Devi’ with Lionsgate’.”If reports are to be believed, ‘Nanda Devi’ is “explosive thriller” project.
In a career of over three decades, Shetty has starred in movies such as “Dilwale”, “Mohra”, “Gopi Kishan”, “Krishna”, “Vinashak”, “Dhadkan”, “Hera Pheri” films, “Hulchul” and “Main Hoon Na”.Fans are eagerly waiting to see him reuniting with actor Akshay Kumar in ‘Welcome to the Jungle’.The film is the third installment of the hit franchise ‘Welcome’ which starred Feroz Khan, Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif, Anil Kapoor, Nana Patekar and Paresh Rawal in the lead roles. The second instalment, titled ‘Welcome Back’, was released in 2015.
Actors John Abraham and Shruti Haasan replaced Akshay and Katrina in the second part. Both films were helmed by Anees Bazmee.’Welcome 3′ will arrive in theatres this December. The third part was announced on Akshay’s birthday last year with a promo.
Sharing the video, Akshay Kumar wrote, “Khud ko aur aap sab ko ek birthday gift diya hai aaj (Have given a birthday gift to myself and you all). If you like it and say thanks, I’d say Welcome(3) #WelcomeToTheJungle. In cinemas, Christmas – 20th December 2024. Welcome 3.”
The video featured Akshay and the gang performing an acapella routine.
