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Suniel Shetty Faces Backlash Over Comments on Daughter Athiya’s Natural Childbirth

The Bollywood actor praised Athiya Shetty for opting for natural delivery, sparking online criticism over his remarks about caesarean sections.

Suniel Shetty describes daughter Athiya Shetty as a fantastic mother.
Suniel Shetty spoke about Athiya Shetty

Overview

  • Suniel Shetty praised his daughter Athiya Shetty for choosing natural childbirth over a caesarean section for her daughter Evaarah, born on March 24, 2025.
  • He described her decision as courageous and credited her resilience to the influence of her mother, Mana Shetty.
  • In a recent interview, Suniel referred to C-sections as a 'comfort,' prompting widespread criticism on social media for framing childbirth methods in this way.
  • Critics argued that his comments were dismissive of the challenges of caesarean deliveries and overlooked the importance of women’s autonomy in childbirth choices.
  • Despite the controversy, the Shetty family continues to celebrate Athiya’s transition into motherhood, with KL Rahul also praising her strength and patience as a new mother.