Suniel Shetty Issues Strong Warning To Those Targeting Son Ahan Shetty

In a heartfelt yet fierce response to the challenges his son has faced, Suniel Shetty has issued a stern warning to anyone targeting Ahan Shetty with “negative PR” or personal attacks.

While Ahan gears up for the release of his massive war epic Border 2 on January 23, 2026, the veteran actor opened up about the emotional toll the last two years have taken on his son following the box-office failure of his debut film, Tadap.

“I Will Take You On”: The Warning

Suniel Shetty, known for his “old-school Shetty” values, made it clear that while he respects professional criticism, he will not tolerate orchestrated negativity.

The Message: Speaking to ETimes, Suniel said, “I will not let go. I will take you on the way you want me to take you on, because I am clean and honest and also fearless.”
The Cause: The actor revealed that he discovered “negative PR” was being paid for to plant articles against Ahan, claiming he had a massive 10-person entourage and was difficult to work with. Suniel attributed this to rivals who wanted their films to succeed over Border 2.
The Promise: He threatened to hold a press conference to publicly “expose” everyone involved if the personal trolling continued.

A Father’s Vulnerability

The “Anna” of Bollywood recently went viral for breaking down in tears during the launch of the Border 2 song “Jaate Hue Lamhon” in Mumbai.

The Trigger: Suniel explained that the moment Ahan placed a hand on his back during the event, he felt the weight of his son’s “tough two years.”
Addressing Privilege: He challenged the notion that star kids have it easy, stating: “Everyone thinks Suniel Shetty’s son gets work easily. But Ahan went through a lot of turmoil. There was a long silence after Tadap.”+1
The Reunion: Suniel expressed deep gratitude to JP Dutta and Nidhi Dutta for casting Ahan in the sequel to the film that defined his own career in 1997.

**Defending the Border 2 Family**

Suniel has also extended his protective shield to Ahan’s co-star, Varun Dhawan, who was recently trolled for his “smiling” expressions in the song “Ghar Kab Aaoge”.

“Has anybody seen the film? No. Varun is playing a decorated officer who gives his life for the country. It is very easy to trash someone and run them down, but he is going to kill it in the film.”

Disha Rojhe