Athiya Shetty Explained

Athiya Shetty
Birth Date:1992 11, df=yes
Birth Place:Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Occupation:Actress
Years Active:2015–present
Father:Suniel Shetty
Relatives:Ahan Shetty (brother)

Athiya Shetty (born 5 November 1992)[1] is an Indian actress. The daughter of actor Suniel Shetty, she has played the leading lady in the Hindi films Hero (2015), Mubarakan (2017), and Motichoor Chaknachoor (2019).

Early life

Shetty was born on 5 November 1992 to actor Suniel Shetty and director Mana Shetty in Bombay (now Mumbai).[2] While her father hails from the Tulu-speaking Bunt community,[3] [4] her mother was born to Punjabi Hindu mother and a Gujarati Muslim father.[5] She has a younger brother, Ahan Shetty, who also became an actor after debuting in the film Tadap (2021).[6]

Shetty studied at the Cathedral and John Connon School and later shifted to the American School of Bombay.[7] While there, she participated in school plays alongside Shraddha Kapoor and Tiger Shroff.[8] She relocated to New York City to enroll at the New York Film Academy, as she wanted to act in films.[9]

Career

Shetty made her acting debut in 2015 with the Nikhil Advani-directed romantic action film Hero, a remake of co-producer Subhash Ghai's 1983 classic of the same name. Produced by Salman Khan and co-written by Advani and Umesh Bist, the film earned a total revenue of .[10] She portrayed the role of Mumbai-based aspiring dancer Radha Mathur, who falls in love with her kidnapper Sooraj (Sooraj Pancholi), a gangster trying to extort her police chief father, IG Shrikant Mathur. Bollywood Hungama, a leading website of India, wrote that ″Shetty needs some more time to improve her acting skills″.[11] After her debut, she became the brand ambassador for the Indian franchise of Maybelline New York[12] and featured in the Indian edition of high-profile magazine covers such as Cosmopolitan, Verve, Harper's Bazaar and many more.[13] [14] [15]

After a brief period of 2 years, Shetty appeared in Anees Bazmee's romantic comedy Mubarakan opposite Anil Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor and Ileana D'Cruz. The film, shot in Punjab and London, was a box office hit, though perceived to be a failure, and earned 93.59 crores. In the film, she played the role of a simple Punjabi girl named Binkle Sandhu who falls in love with Charan (Arjun Kapoor) but her wedding is instead fixed with Charan's twin brother Karan, who wants to marry his love interest Sweety (D'Cruz). Shetty received positive to mixed reviews for her performance in the film, though the film received mixed to negative reviews. She then appeared in a song, "Tere Naal Nachna", in 2018, composed, written and sung by Badshah, and featuring newbie singer Sunanda Sharma, for the film Nawabzaade, produced by Remo D'Souza and directed by choreographer Jayesh Pradhan, starring Raghav Juyal, Dharmesh Yelande and Punit Pathak.[16]

Later on, in 2019, Shetty was cast as Anita "Ani" Awasthi, a young woman who is desperate to settle abroad by marrying an NRI, in Debamitra Biswal's comedy drama Motichoor Chaknachoor, opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui.[17] The film opened to mixed reviews.[18]

Shetty is next committed to appear in footballer Afshan Ashiq's biopic film, Hope Solo, where she will be seen playing the title role.[19]

Personal life

Shetty married her long time partner, Indian cricketer KL Rahul on 23 January 2023.[20] [21]

Filmography

Films

YearTitleRoleNotes
2015 Hero Radha Mathur [22]
2017 Mubarakan Binkle Sandhu [23]
2018 Nawabzaade Herself Special appearance in the song "Tere Naal Nachna" [24]
2019 Motichoor Chaknachoor Anita "Ani" Awasthi [25]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2015Stardust AwardsSuperstar of Tomorrow (Female)Hero
Best Jodi Of The Year (Shared with Sooraj Pancholi)[26]
BIG Star Entertainment AwardsMost Entertaining Debut (Female)
2016Filmfare AwardsBest Female Debut
Producers Guild Film AwardsBest Female Debut
Most Promising Debut Jodi (Shared with Sooraj Pancholi)[27]
Screen AwardsBest Female Debut
Jodi No. 1 (Shared with Sooraj Pancholi)
Zee Cine AwardsBest Female Debut
International Indian Film Academy AwardsStar Debut of the Year (Female)
Hottest Pair (Shared with Sooraj Pancholi)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: KBR . Upala (8 November 2010) . Sunil Shetty had a swell Diwali . Mid-Day . 21 November 2015 . 8 November 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181224184205/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/sunil-shetty-had-a-swell-diwali/101291 . 24 December 2018 . live.
  2. Web site: Acting with dad will be weird: Athiya Shetty . The Indian Express . 12 October 2015 . 20 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190105185432/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/acting-with-dad-will-be-weird-athiya-shetty/ . 5 January 2019 . live.
  3. Web site: Tuluvas hardworking: Sunil Shetty . Deccan Herald . 2 July 2016 . 12 December 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180427120034/https://www.deccanherald.com/content/40906/tuluvas-hardworking-sunil-shetty.html . 27 April 2018 . live.
  4. News: Gupta . Priya (7 May 2014) . Mumbai girls were safe when Balasaheb was alive: Suniel Shetty . The Times of India . 19 August 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151116180005/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Mumbai-girls-were-safe-when-Balasaheb-was-alive-Suniel-Shetty-Suniel-Shettys-Koyelaanchal-Koyelaanchal-movie/articleshow/34735035.cms . 16 November 2015 . live.
  5. Web site: Suniel Shetty Birthday Special: Amid politics of religion, Suniel-Mana interfaith love story is one for the ages . . FPJ Web Desk . 11 August 2018 . 3 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180811111652/http://www.freepressjournal.in/entertainment/suniel-shetty-birthday-special-amid-politics-of-religion-suniel-mana-interfaith-love-story-is-one-for-the-ages/1332759 . 11 August 2018 . live.
  6. Web site: Athiya Shetty says her brother Ahan Shetty's hard work inspires her . . 13 October 2018 . 9 June 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190609121316/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment/news/bollywood-news/article/athiya-shetty-says-his-brother-ahan-shettys-hard-work-inspires-her/298717 . 9 June 2019 . live.
  7. News: Athiya Shetty: Lesser known facts . The Times of India . 2 July 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160730083651/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/Athiya-Shetty-Lesser-known-facts/Athiya-Shetty-Lesser-known-facts/photostory/48699100.cms . 30 July 2016 . live.
  8. News: Athiya Shetty: My grandfather is larger than life for me as he has never discriminated between a boy and a girl . The Times of India . 12 October 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190424043504/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Athiya-Shetty-My-grandfather-is-larger-than-life-for-me-as-he-has-never-discriminated-between-a-boy-and-a-girl/articleshow/48494323.cms . 24 April 2019 . live. Gupta . Priya .
  9. News: Ahan Shetty: I Used to Copy Salman Khan as a Kid, Not My Father Suniel Shetty Exclusive . 23 February 2022 . News18 . 5 December 2021 . en.
  10. Web site: Box office Worldwide and days wise break up of Hero (2015) . . 16 December 2015 . 12 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180910131610/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/box-office-worldwide-collections-of-hero/ . 10 September 2018 . live.
  11. Web site: Hero Review . bollywoodhungama.com . 12 October 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151007065253/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/718511 . 7 October 2015 . dead.
  12. Web site: Athiya is definitely debuting opposite Sooraj: Suniel Shetty . Marwah . Navdeep Kaur . Hindustan Times . 9 February 2014 . 6 June 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160608042440/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/athiya-is-definitely-debuting-opposite-sooraj-suniel-shetty/story-Qx2QefLK3U0HMDkFGqPQoL.html;jsessionid=9FDAD6C7C0FAC55F42010ADEF5020B9F . 8 June 2016 . live.
  13. Web site: 7 Times Athiya Shetty's Style Was On Point . cosmopolitan . 2 July 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160630185337/http://www.cosmopolitan.in/celebrity/how-to/a7876/7-times-athiya-shettys-style-was-on-point/ . 30 June 2016 . live.
  14. Web site: Check out: Athiya Shetty on the cover of Harper's Bazaar India . bollywoodhungama.com . 2 July 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160813082811/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/8815 . 13 August 2016 . dead.
  15. Web site: Getting to know Athiya Shetty . . 2 July 2016 . 26 May 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160527160911/http://www.vervemagazine.in/people/athiya-shetty-bollywood-actress . 27 May 2016 . live.
  16. News: Athiya Shetty and Baadshah to feature in 'Nawabzaade's next track 'Tere Naal Nachna' - Times of India . The Times of India.
  17. Web site: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Athiya Shetty kick off Motichoor Chakna in Bhopal . . 23 October 2018 . 4 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181205004818/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/nawazuddin-siddiqui-athiya-shetty-kick-off-motichoor-chaknachoor-in-bhopal/articleshow/66323205.cms . 5 December 2018 . live.
  18. Web site: Motichoor Chaknachoor movie review: Nawazuddin Siddiqui tries hard in a deeply problematic film . 15 November 2019 . Hindustan Times . en . 1 June 2020 . 15 April 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200415223443/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/motichoor-chaknachoor-movie-review-nawazuddin-siddiqui-tries-hard-in-a-deeply-problematic-film/story-3eOlC0C7Bd0cCORAb72kcM.html . live.
  19. Web site: Athiya Shetty's Afshan Ashiq biopic to roll in December . . 30 September 2018 . 4 December 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181211014627/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/athiya-shettys-afshan-ashiq-biopic-to-roll-in-december/articleshow/66015365.cms . 11 December 2018 . live.
  20. News: KL Rahul-Athiya Shetty tie the knot in an intimate ceremony at Khandala farmhouse, PICS inside . Zee News . 23 January 2023 . 23 January 2023.
  21. KL Rahul-Athiya Shetty are now husband and wife. See first pics from wedding . India Today . 23 January 2023 . 19 January 2024.
  22. News: 'Hero' actors Sooraj Pancholi, Athiya Shetty join Twitter . Business Standard India . 15 July 2015 . 14 February 2020 . Press Trust of India . https://web.archive.org/web/20200214031036/https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/hero-actors-sooraj-pancholi-athiya-shetty-join-twitter-115071500414_1.html . 14 February 2020 . live.
  23. News: Mubarakan actor Athiya Shetty reveals 'biggest disadvantage' of being star child . The Indian Express . 15 July 2017 . 14 February 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170720032639/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mubarakan-actor-athiya-shetty-reveals-biggest-disadvantage-of-of-being-star-child-4751836/ . 20 July 2017 . live.
  24. News: Athiya Shetty rocks to Badshah's new song from Nawabzaade, Tere Naal Nachna . Hindustan Times . 5 July 2018 . 14 February 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200214031036/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/athiya-shetty-rocks-to-badshah-s-new-song-from-nawabzaade-tere-naal-nachna-watch-video/story-zxe7Ca537QF6GVTm49oMyM.html . 14 February 2020 . live.
  25. News: Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Athiya Shetty film is a laugh riot . India Today . 11 October 2019 . 14 February 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20191022042305/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/motichoor-chaknachoor-trailer-out-nawazuddin-siddiqui-and-athiya-shetty-film-is-a-laugh-riot-1608349-2019-10-11 . 22 October 2019 . live.
  26. Web site: Bhalla . Ankita . 22 December 2015 . Stardust Awards 2015 Winners List! . Pinkvilla . 12 August 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190820101930/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/346785/checkout-stardust-awards-2016-winners-list . 20 August 2019 . live.
  27. News: Guild Awards 2015: Here's the full winners' list! . 23 December 2015 . dna . 12 August 2018 . en-US . https://web.archive.org/web/20180714081533/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-guild-awards-2015-here-s-the-full-winners-list-2158860 . 14 July 2018 . live.