EXCLUSIVE: Ahan Shetty accepts being ‘a product of nepotism’ but says, ‘I don’t want to take advantage of it’

Actor Ahan Shetty who is the son of veteran star Suniel Shetty made his big Bollywood debut with Tadap and gained the utmost love and appreciation from fans and movie buffs. So much so that, he even bagged an IIFA award for his performance in the film. However, there’s always chatter about how the star kids get all the privileges and the advantages of having a stronger hold in the industry than the other aspiring actors.

Well, interestingly, in an exclusive interview with Bollywood Bubble, Ahan Shetty was asked about his views on nepotism and he accepts being a product of it. But also mentions that he has to work hard in the industry and doesn’t want to take advantage of it.

“You know when it comes to nepotism I accept it I am a product of nepotism. My father is an actor and I did want to become an actor. Yes, we do have it easier, I’m not going to deny that at all but at the end of the day everyone needs to work hard to be in this industry, especially you need to work really hard. I’m very very happy and honoured to be a part of this industry. I don’t want to take this situation, I don’t want to take advantage of it. So, I’m just going to work hard and just keep my head down,” Ahan Shetty spoke about nepotism to us.

 

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Ahan received his first award for his performance in Tadap at the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards in the Best Debut Male category. After his big win, Bollywood Bubble got in touch with the actor and he was asked about his parents Suniel and Mana Shetty’s reaction to the win.

Ahan told us, “My dad was actually standing right next to me and I could see he was already teary-eyed and before when my name was called, my mom was kinda just squeezed me. She was happy. They were very happy. I hope I made them proud.”

Watch the Ahan Shetty interview here:

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