Tuesday, June 9, 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

    Ashoke Pandit Slams TV Actress For Trivialising #MeToo

    Earlier this week, Tina said she has ironed out her differences with her co-star.

    Ashoke Pandit Slams TV Actress For Trivialising #MeToo

    Inheritance Not About Money, Legacy But Values: Sonam Kapoor

    Inheritance Not About Money, Legacy But Values: Sonam Kapoor
    In a feature written for CNN Style, Sonam opened up about how the actions and values instilled in her at home helped her, read a statement from cnn.com.

    Inheritance Not About Money, Legacy But Values: Sonam Kapoor

    Ananya Birla Pays Ode To Women With 'Unstoppable'

    Singer Ananya Birla says her new single "Unstoppable" celebrates womanhood, and stands for liberation and change.

    Ananya Birla Pays Ode To Women With 'Unstoppable'

    I Wish As Women We Value Ourselves Each Day, Says Vidya Balan

    I Wish As Women We Value Ourselves Each Day, Says Vidya Balan
    Actress Vidya Balan feels that women should value themselves each day so that they do not need women's day to celebrate their achievements and strengths.

    I Wish As Women We Value Ourselves Each Day, Says Vidya Balan

    Sania Mirza Calls Azharuddin's Son 'Family'

    Sania Mirza Calls Azharuddin's Son 'Family'
    Amidst wedding rumours of tennis star Sania Mirza's sister Anam with Asad, the son of former Indian cricketer Mohammad Azharuddin, Sania has described Asad as one of her "family".

    Sania Mirza Calls Azharuddin's Son 'Family'

    Hard Kaur, Swara Come Together To Celebrate The ‘Fire' Within Them

    Hard Kaur, Swara Come Together To Celebrate The ‘Fire' Within Them
    On the occasion of International Womens Day, 21 women such as actresses Neena Gupta and Swara Bhasker, rapper Hard Kaur and yoga expert Natasha Noel

    Hard Kaur, Swara Come Together To Celebrate The ‘Fire' Within Them