Friday, June 5, 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

    Shahid's 'Kabir Singh' Causes Social Media Frenzy

    As Shahid Kapoor gave a sneak peak into the world of his upcoming film "Kabir Singh", people exclaimed "wow" and perhaps made the actor think "picture abhi baaki hai mere dost".    

    Shahid's 'Kabir Singh' Causes Social Media Frenzy

    Vidya 'Trying To Do' Web Series On Indira Gandhi

    Actress Vidya Balan has said she is trying to do a web series based on the life of India's first and only woman Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

    Vidya 'Trying To Do' Web Series On Indira Gandhi

    History Has Been Written By Winners: Pallavi Joshi

    "Why was there no investigation? Why does the story that we are served as truth has factual and logical loopholes?" asked the actress.

    History Has Been Written By Winners: Pallavi Joshi

    Madhuri's Grace In Place In 'Kalank' Number

    Madhuri Dixit Nene on the dance floor, swaying to a Kathak beat in flaming orange as a group of chorus dancers in bright green costumes join in... Gosh

    Madhuri's Grace In Place In 'Kalank' Number

    Dabangg 3 Actress Sonakshi Sinha Says That She 'Can Play Rajjo In Sleep Too'

    Dabangg 3 Actress Sonakshi Sinha Says That She 'Can Play Rajjo In Sleep Too'
    Actress Sonakshi Sinha says her equation with superstar Salman Khan, with whom she starred in her debut film "Dabangg", will never change no matter where she goes in her career.

    Dabangg 3 Actress Sonakshi Sinha Says That She 'Can Play Rajjo In Sleep Too'

    Vidya Balan: Was Shocked And Sad As I Was Never Nominated For Bhool Bhulaiyaa

    Actress Vidya Balan has said she felt sad when she didn't receive a nomination at the award ceremonies for her performance in the 2007 film "Bhool Bhulaiyaa".

    Vidya Balan: Was Shocked And Sad As I Was Never Nominated For Bhool Bhulaiyaa