Snehashish roy
Ahan Shetty, who made his Bollywood debut with the 2021 film Tadap, is preparing for a new slate of projects, including the highly anticipated Border 2. In a recent interview with Lifestyle Asia India, the actor openly discussed the ongoing nepotism debate and the unique pressures that come with being the son of veteran actor Suniel Shetty.
Ahan was direct about the advantages his family name provides. “I’ll never deny where I come from; being my father’s son gives me access and opportunities,” he said. However, he also acknowledged the flip side of this privilege, explaining that it leads to higher expectations and a magnification of every misstep.
“I try to use both as fuel to work harder, to prove that I’m not just here because of my last name,” he added. He admitted that while his successes are a reflection of his father’s legacy, his failures feel much more significant.
The actor also reflected on the emotional weight of carrying such a respected name. “It feels heavy sometimes because his name carries great respect,” Ahan shared. “But I don’t see it as a burden. I’ve learned to stop taking that pressure and start seeing it as guidance. His past is something I can learn from, not something that weighs me down.”
Since his debut in Tadap, directed by Milan Luthria, Ahan has been signed for several new films. He will star in Border 2, a sequel to the 1997 war epic. Directed by Anurag Singh, the film also features Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh, and is scheduled for release on January 22 of next year. Ahan is also set to make his debut in the horror genre with an upcoming Indian film written by Patrick Graham, the creator of Netflix’s Ghoul.