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Ahan Shetty (born 28 December 1995) is an Indian actor who works in Hindi films.[1] The son of actor Suniel Shetty, he began his acting career with the action romance film Tadap (2021) which earned him the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Male.[2] He has since had his highest-grossing release portraying Major Lt Cdr Mahendra Singh Rawat in the war film Border 2 (2026).[3]
Early life and family
Ahan Shetty was born on 28 December 1995 to Sunil Shetty and Mana Shetty in Bombay, (now Mumbai), India.[4][5]
His elder sister is Athiya Shetty and mother, whose birth-name is Monisha Kadri, is a businesswoman, designer and social activist born to a Gujarati Muslim architect father and a Punjabi Hindu social activist mother.[6][7][8]
Career
Shetty began his acting career with Milan Luthria directional romantic action drama film Tadap (2021), co-starring Tara Sutaria,[9] a remake of hit Telugu action film RX 100. To prepare for the role, he put on 11 kg and having 11 to 12 meals a day.[10] The principal photography began in April 2019 under the Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment banner with Fox Star Studios as distributor and co-producer. The film released in December 2021 theatrically with mixed reviews from critics.[11] Monika Rawal Kukreja of Hindustan Times wrote, "Shetty and his character arch leaves a long impression, he makes an intense and impressive debut".[12] While Devesh Sharma of Filmfare wrote, "He scores the most in action scenes [and] is at ease in front of the camera overall and makes a confident debut".[13] Tadap grossed Template:INR crore at the box office.[14] Shetty won the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Male for his performance.[15]
After 5 years he starred in the ensemble war film Border 2 which became the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2026. [16][17]
Personal life
Shetty was in a relationship with fashion designer Tania Shroff. They were classmates in school.[18]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Tadap | Ishana | [19] | |
| 2026 | Border 2 | Lt Cdr M. S. Rawat | [20] | |
| TBA | Template:Pending film | Template:Sort | Filming |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | International Indian Film Academy Awards | Star Debut of the Year – Male | Tadap | Template:Won | [21] |
| Iconic Gold Awards | Best Debut Actor of the Year | Template:Won | [22] |
References
- ↑ Ahan Shetty: My Strengths Are Action And Romance But I Want To Tap Into Different Roles. Outlook India(29 January 2022). Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ↑ 'Tadap' movie review: Ahan Shetty's debut leaves the audience groaning. The Hindu(4 December 2021).
- ↑ Border 2 Success Meet: Varun Dhawan, Sunny Deol, Ahan Shetty Turn Up Looking Dapper. Fimfare(12 February 2026).
- ↑ Ahan Shetty on comparison with father Suniel Shetty: 'It puts a lot of pressure on me but…'. The Indian Express(3 December 2021). Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ↑ Suniel Shetty shares a heartwarming note on Ahan Shetty's birthday: 'The proudest moment for me is telling others you're my son'. The Indian Express(28 December 2021). Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ↑ Meet Suniel Shetty's wife Mana Shetty, an entrepreneur and social activist. DNA India(11 May 2021).
- ↑ Confirmed! Tara Sutaria roped in opposite Ahan Shetty for his debut - RX 100 remake. Bollywood Hungama(26 March 2019). Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ↑ Celebs take to social media to wish their siblings on Raksha Bandhan 2022. The New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ↑ Confirmed! Tara Sutaria roped in opposite Ahan Shetty for his debut – RX 100 remake. Bollywood Hungama(26 March 2019). Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ↑ Ahan Shetty reveals he had to put on 11kg for 'Tadap', says he was having 11 to 12 meals a day. Timesofindia. Retrieved 24 November 2021.
- ↑ Tadap Movie Review: Ahan Shetty makes an intense debut, though the story leaves you craving for more. The Times of India(3 December 2021). Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ↑ Tadap movie review: Ahan Shetty makes an aggressive but starry debut. Hindustan Times(3 December 2021). Retrieved 3 December 2021.
- ↑ Tadap Movie Review. Filmfare(5 December 2021). Retrieved 4 December 2021.
- ↑ Tadap Box Office. Bollywood Hungama(3 December 2021). Retrieved 1 January 2022.
- ↑ IIFA Awards 2022 complete list of winners: Vicky Kaushal, Kriti Sanon win top acting honours. DNA India. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ↑ 'Border 2' star Ahan Shetty on pressure of living up to Suniel Shetty’s ‘Border’ legacy: 'Will start doin. The Times of India. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
- ↑ Ahan Shetty To NDTV On The Border Scene That Made Him Angry As A Child. NDTV. Retrieved 8 February 2026.
- ↑ Ahan Shetty Is Grateful for Tania Shroff By His Side. Outlook India(14 February 2022). Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ↑ FIRST LOOK: Ahan Shetty and Tara Sutaria starrer Tadap looks intense, release date revealed : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama, Hungama, Bollywood. Bollywood Hungama(2 March 2021). Retrieved 17 October 2021.
- ↑ Border 2: Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh begin shooting, see pic(24 December 2024). Retrieved 24 December 2024.
- ↑ IIFA Awards 2022:a list of all the winners. IIFA. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ↑ Iconic Gold Awards 2022 held in Mumbai amid the presence of a galaxy of tinsel town celebrities. ANINews. Retrieved 18 March 2022.