Athiya Shetty
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Athiya was born on November 5, 1992, and has been brought up in Mumbai. Her dad got into the film industry around the time that she was born. She first went to the Cathedral school and after that her parents shifted her to the American School as they wanted her to do the IB programme. She was amongst the first few Indian kids along with Tiger Shroff and his sister, Krishna Shroff, to join the school. She recalls that her mom would make sure that she had her breakfast before dropping her to school everyday from Altamount Road in town to Bandra Kurla Complex. Shraddha Kapoor and Tiger, who are two years older to her, were her classmates. In a Bombay Times report, the actress has confessed that Tiger used to bully and trouble her. But she insists that she and Tiger's sister, Krishna, have always been best friends.
Early life
Normal upbringing
Athiya reveals in a BT report that while growing up, she had visited her dad on the sets. She says that the only time that she went there was for the shoot of Hera Pheri and then when he was shooting with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for JP Dutta's Umrao Jaan. She recalls as to how she would sit in Aishwarya's room seeing her dress up and do her makeup. She explains that she loved the whole process and that triggered the acting gene. She confesses that she loved watching films even as a child and claims that she can recite dialogue of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. She insists that she was actually a very filmi child but was never allowed any film magazines at home. However, that didn't stop her from watching a film every weekend. In the report, she also reveals that she has always watched a film till the end, even if the film was absolutely atrocious. she has done a lot of theater in school and loves performing in front of people.
Family
Grandparents's little girl
Athiya insists that while she is very close to her parents, she loves her grandfather the most. She says in a Bombay Times report as saying that he has been such an inspiration in her life. she says she respects her grandfather for the manner in which he came to Mumbai and made his life in the city and how that has helped him understand that there is no difference between a girl and a boy. She recalls the time when he had bought her the DVD of Dil To Pagal Hai. She says she admires him for his modern values and the fact that he is liberating. Apparently the actress' grandmother has also had a role to play in her upbringing, which explains as to why the actress is superstitious. Apparently, her nani believed in Shirdi Sai Baba and so does Athiya. They both also believe in nazar, which is why if a black cat crosses her path or a ladder is passing, she waits for it to pass.
Realised to be wanting to be an actor
Moment of truth
Athiya, apparently, realised that she wanted to become an actress when she was hunting for a good college in the US post her IB exams. In an interview with BT, she has been quoted as saying that while looking for colleges, she was first concerned about theatre rather than academics. It was reportedly then that Athiya realised that she wanted to become an actress. She apparently broke the news to her parents at the Heathrow airport. She has revealed that her dad was supportive of her and told her that as long as she knew what she was doing and was willing to give it her 100 per cent, he would be fine with it. She adds that her dad is a very realistic person and also her biggest critic.
Debut in Bollywood with "Hero"
Athiya Shetty is all set to storm Bollywood with her debut film, Hero. The actress has been paired opposite Aditya Pancholi's son, Sooraj Pancholi, in her debut film, which is a remake of Subhash Ghai's hit film by the same name.
Athiya Shetty and Sooraj Pancholi are busy promoting their debut film Hero. The fresh onscreen couple is already the talk of the town what with their crackling chemistry in the trailer and songs. In an interview with Pinkvilla.com, Athiya agreed that there is a great chemistry between Sooraj and her. She said that it is so because they are good friends and are so close, that it reflects on screen. She added that the two look good together as a pair.
First film's release to coincide with dad's first film release
Call it destiny or sheer coincidence, Suniel Shetty's daughter Athiya's debut film Hero will release on the same day, September 11, this year as her father's debut film Balwaan did 23 years ago. An ecstatic Suniel has been quoted as saying that, "I became a hero, thanks to Balwaan (1992) and now, Athiya's Hero is set to release on the same day. This is crazy. I realised this just a couple of days ago. Athiya was blown away when she heard it. Even Nikhil was surprised and said, 'This is news!'" Much to Suniel's amusement, the decision wasn't preplanned at all. He adds, "Hero's release was pushed from July to September for various reasons, but this wasn't one of them at all. And finally it lands up on this day. Balwaan was successful, though I was written off as an actor. But on the contrary, Athiya and Sooraj have done a great job as actors. They will be appreciated. And this is a proud father moment for me."
Mentors
Superstar Salman Khan, who is launching Athiya Shetty in his home production Hero, prepared her for the challenge by giving her three important rules to succeed in the film industry. "Salman sir has always told me three things: Be humble. Hard work is extremely important. That's what takes you forward in life. People want to work with you because you're hardworking. And never forget the people who brought you to the top, because that's the most important," Athiya said in an interview with IANS. Considering Athiya's young age of 22 years, one would also expect father Sunil Shetty to give her lectures on how to do well in life. "Papa is not the preachy type who would tell me how to act or how not to act. Salman sir is also not that type of person. They've always told me about life and about the industry, how to conduct myself and how to interact with people," she said.
Good terms with Shraddha Kapoor
Athiya has confessed in a BT report, that she used to look at Shraddha in awe when I was in school, as she was good at everything. According to Athiya, Shraddha was a drama student, she used to dance and sing. She further reveals that even as kids, everyone knew that Shraddha would be an actor. Shraddha insists that Athiya is also extremely warm. She recalls the time when Krishna, Tiger and she would be doing dance performances together and Shraddha would be choreographing it. Athiya adds that their school is really happy and proud now that they have all gone into Bollywood.
Huge fan of Shah Rukh Khan
Salman’s protégé, Athiya Shetty, is a huge fan of Shah Rukh Khan
Salman Khan is going all out to launch and promote Aditya Pancholi's son and Suniel Shetty's daughter in his next co-production, a remake of Subhash Ghai's 1983 hit, Hero. Suniel's daughter Athiya, however, loves his arch-rival, Shah Rukh Khan! According to a PTI report, being the daughter of an actor, Athiya did get a chance to meet several stars of Bollywood. She was quoted in the report as saying that, "They are all superstars. I remember meeting Shah Rukh Khan sir on the sets of Main Hoon Naa and I am a huge fan of him. "He is an amazing person. He showed me the entire set... Had a nice time... So it is a memory I will cherish." However, Athiya confesses that she will jump at the opportunity to do a film with the Khans. She has been quoted as saying that, "I don't know when I would get the opportunity to work with them. But whenever the offer comes I will grab it. If I get the chance then why not."
