When Suniel Shetty expressed his desire to be a grandfather ahead of Athiya and KL Rahul’s baby announcement | Hindi Movie News

In light of the joyous news that Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul are expecting their first child in 2025, a throwback interview with Suniel Shetty has gone viral. In the video, the actor had shared his excitement about one day becoming a grandfather, even before the couple’s marriage in 2023. Reflecting on the different phases of life, Suniel had expressed that each stage, from childhood to parenthood, is beautiful, and he was particularly looking forward to the experience of becoming a grandfather.
During the promotions of his web series ‘Hunter Tootega Nahi Todega’, Suniel was asked if his current phase, playing an action hero, was the best of his life. He responded with deep insight, acknowledging the beauty of all life stages. “Every part of life is biblical,” he had said, with a smile, adding that the joy of becoming a grandfather was something he eagerly anticipated. His words were met with applause from the audience at the event.
Athiya and KL Rahul, who married in a serene ceremony at Suniel’s Khandala mansion on January 23, 2023, made their pregnancy announcement on November 8, 2024. Suniel has often expressed his love and admiration for both Athiya and Rahul in interviews and on social media, calling his daughter his “favorite human” and praising her for marrying a “good person” like the cricketer.
Now, with the couple’s pregnancy news, Suniel’s heartfelt statement about becoming a grandfather has taken on a special significance, as he eagerly awaits the arrival of his grandchild in 2025.