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Suniel Shetty Reflects on Defying Family to Marry Mana Before His Bollywood Debut

In a Pinkvilla interview he revisited his 1991 interfaith marriage, praising Mana’s unwavering loyalty in the face of industry warnings about early marriage harming his fan base.

Overview

  • Shetty revealed that his parents opposed his interfaith marriage due to community differences, but he wed Mana Shetty on December 25, 1991, shortly after signing his first film.
  • He defied industry advice that marrying early would damage his fan following, particularly among women, and proceeded with the wedding despite warnings.
  • Shetty credited Mana’s steadfast commitment for providing emotional security when facing the uncertainties of a fledgling film career.
  • Their family expanded with the birth of daughter Athiya in 1992 and son Ahan in 1996, underscoring the couple’s enduring partnership.
  • He shared these insights while promoting Hunter 2 on Amazon MX Player, where he reprises the role of ACP Vikram Sinha.