Bollywood’s action icon Suniel Shetty is wearing his heart on his sleeve as his son Ahan Shetty gears up for the biggest release of his career so far — Border 2. The highly anticipated war drama, starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, is set to hit theatres on January 23. And as the release date approaches, Suniel admits he’s feeling deeply emotional watching his son step into the spotlight once again.
In a recent interview, Suniel opened up about Ahan’s journey, revealing how difficult the last few years have been for his son following his debut film Tadap. He shared that seeing the love and support Ahan is now receiving for Border 2 feels nothing short of a blessing. Suniel said he encouraged his son to give his all to the role, believe completely in the character, and most importantly, remain kind to people. He reflected that while success and failure are unpredictable, building genuine relationships and living with dignity are what truly matter — values he learned from his own father.
The veteran actor also admitted that he often becomes emotional reading positive messages about Ahan online. He revealed that kind words about his son still bring tears to his eyes, reminding him that beyond fame and money, a parent’s greatest purpose is to protect their children and guide them toward living life the right way.
Ahan Shetty, too, has previously spoken honestly about the struggles he faced after Tadap. In an earlier interview, he revealed that the film released during a difficult time for cinemas, with pandemic restrictions heavily affecting theatre occupancy. With films not performing well and audiences hesitant to return to theatres, Ahan confessed that self-doubt slowly began creeping in. He also shared that he lost a few friendships during that phase, learning hard lessons about who truly stands by you during both highs and lows.
Now, Border 2 marks a fresh chapter for Ahan — one filled with hope, renewed confidence, and a chance to prove himself once again on the big screen. The film boasts an ensemble cast including Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Sonam Bajwa, Mona Singh, Medha Rana, Anya Singh, and Ahan Shetty. Directed by Anurag Singh, the movie promises high-octane action, emotion, and patriotism, carrying forward the legacy of the iconic original.
As father and son prepare for this crucial milestone, Suniel Shetty’s emotional words reveal a proud parent’s faith — and a family’s journey shaped by resilience, belief, and love.