Actor Suniel Shetty has firmly addressed the long-standing rumours surrounding his son Ahan Shetty and the alleged reason behind the delay of his second film Sanki. Dismissing claims that high entourage costs stalled the project, Suniel made it clear that such narratives are unfounded and unfair to a young actor still finding his footing in the industry.
Ahan made his Bollywood debut in Tadap, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. While the film did not perform as expected at the box office, expectations were high for his follow-up project, Sanki, which was also backed by the same producer. However, delays soon sparked speculation, with reports suggesting that Ahan’s entourage expenses were a point of contention.
In an interview with Lehren Retro, Suniel Shetty strongly refuted these allegations, calling them “rumours circulated at the producer’s convenience.” He emphasised that Ahan has never been excessive with his entourage and added that if any such claims existed, they should be backed by actual bills. “Don’t spread lies to hide your weaknesses,” Suniel stated, making it clear that he would step in as a father to protect his son from misinformation.
Drawing from his own decades-long experience in the film industry, Suniel explained the discipline he follows on set—right down to food and logistics. He shared that even his own staff has strict instructions: if they choose anything beyond what the unit provides, the expense is billed to him personally, never to the producer. According to Suniel, this principle naturally extends to Ahan as well. “If it’s his entourage, he will pay for it,” he said, adding that tantrums or entitlement at this stage of Ahan’s career are simply not possible.
Sanki was also expected to star Pooja Hegde, but the project was reportedly put on hold a few years ago. At the time, reports suggested financial disagreements as the reason, though no official clarification was offered.
As conversations around nepotism, professionalism, and accountability continue to dominate Bollywood discourse, Suniel Shetty’s comments underline a larger point—about integrity on set and the responsibility of not letting speculation define a newcomer’s journey before it has truly begun.
