Background and career
Suniel Veerappa Shetty (born Sunil Shetty; 11 August 1961) is an Indian actor, film producer, television host, and entrepreneur, primarily known for his work in Hindi cinema. Nicknamed as Anna, Shetty has appeared in over 100 films since the 1990s and is known for his various supporting and leading action and comedy roles.
Rising to prominence in the 1990s as a leading action hero with films like Balwaan (1992), Waqt Hamara Hai (1993), Mohra (1994), Dilwale (1994), and Border (1997), and known for performing his own stunts in all his action movies, Shetty later showcased his versatility in comedies such as Hera Pheri (2000), Phir Hera Pheri (2006) and antagonistic roles, notably winning a Filmfare Award for Best Villain for Dhadkan (2000). Beyond acting, he has produced films under Popcorn Motion Pictures, co-founded the online casting platform F...the Couch (FTC), and hosted reality shows.
