Saturday, June 6, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Suniel Shetty Not Keen About Joining Politics

Darpan News Desk IANS, 14 May, 2019 08:55 PM

    Actor Suniel Shetty says he has no intention to join politics.


    The "Hera Pheri" actor, who has strong views on socio-political issues, was asked if he would join politics in the near future while interacting with the media at an announcement of SQUATS, an online fitness community, here on Friday.


    He said: "If he wanted to join politics, I would have done it in my younger years." And added that he did not want to become one of those politicians wearing dentures unable to speak but still holding on to important political positions.


    Suniel feels that young and dynamic people should enter politics.


    "I feel you've got to be young and dynamic to be in politics. There are many young and dynamic politicians in our country and they easily adjust, but I don't have that ability. If anyone says negative things about me, then it stays with me for many years," he added.


    The 57-year-old actor said he prefers to manage the health porfolio.


    "If I were to become a politician and people from the opposition criticised me then I will not feel good. So, I stay away from these things. I prefer to be healthy and fit. I prefer to manage politics of health."


    Suniel's son Ahan Shetty is going to make his Hindi film debut in Milan Lutharia's "RX 100" along with Tara Sutaria.


    Asked about the kind of films he wants to see his son in, Suniel said: "I think Ahan will decide what kind of films he wants to do. I don't interfere in his career. People like Sajid Nadiadwala and Milan Luthria are his mentors.


    "I think he has got the best that there is in the industry and I feel if God blesses him then he will create a place for himself in the industry."


    Suneil will next appear in "Taanaji: The Unsung Warrior" along with Ajay Devgn and Saif Ali Khan.

    MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

    Biggest Reward Is To Entertain Audience: Rajkummar Rao

    National Award winning actor Rajkummar Rao is sweeping awards again. He says awards make him feel special, but for him the biggest reward is to entertain the audience.    

    Biggest Reward Is To Entertain Audience: Rajkummar Rao

    Kohl-Rimmed Eyes Take Over Hindi Silver Screen

    The ancient cosmetic, which gave on-screen villains like Pran a statement look, is now doing the trick for Bollywood's leading actors like Varun Dhawan and Ranveer Singh. It's now become a sign of amped-up masculinity.

    Kohl-Rimmed Eyes Take Over Hindi Silver Screen

    Shah Rukh Khan Encourages Varun For 'Kalank'

    Shah Rukh Khan Encourages Varun For 'Kalank'
    There have been reports that the character of Zafar, played by Varun in the film, was earlier offered to Shah Rukh.

    Shah Rukh Khan Encourages Varun For 'Kalank'

    Always Got Independence To Make Decisions: Sonam

    Always Got Independence To Make Decisions: Sonam
    Actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja says it is important for a person to become financially independent and parents should give a certain respect and freedom to their children.    

    Always Got Independence To Make Decisions: Sonam

    Would Love To Sing More For Punjabi Films: Akriti

    Would Love To Sing More For Punjabi Films: Akriti
    Singer Akriti Kakar wants to sing more for Punjabi films.    

    Would Love To Sing More For Punjabi Films: Akriti

    Amitabh Bachchan And Baahubali Star Ramya Krishnan To Reunite 20 Years After Bade Miyan Chote Miyan

    Actors Amitabh Bachchan and Ramya Krishnan, who had previously worked together in Hindi action comedy "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan", have been paired once again in upcoming Tamil film "Uyarntha Manithan".    

    Amitabh Bachchan And Baahubali Star Ramya Krishnan To Reunite 20 Years After Bade Miyan Chote Miyan