'Mamu' Ahan Shetty Wants Niece Evaarah To Watch Border 2 - Exclusive

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Shetty returned to the big screen after five years; his debut film, Tadap, released in 2021. In Border 2, the actor plays the role of a naval officer named Mahendra S Rawat. Based on the 1971 India-Pakistan war, the Anurag Singh directorial emerged as the first successful film of the year. It tells the story of India’s unsung heroes who protected the country on land, in the air and at sea during Operation Chengiz Khan. In an exclusive interview with Zoom, Ahan said he would want his niece, Evaarah, to watch the film after she grows old enough to understand cinema.

Ahan Shetty wants Athiya's daughter Evaarah to watch Border 2

Talking to Zoom, Ahan said Evaarah would love to watch her family members act. “Her mamu is in the film; she would want to watch it regardless. Athiya and Rahul would want her to see her grandfather’s movies, her few films and my work. She would want to see her loved ones,” the Border 2 actor said.

Who is Evaarah?

Evaarah is former actress Athiya Shetty and Indian cricketer KL Rahul’s daughter. She will be turning one this March. Athiya, who acted in films like Hero and Mubarakan, quit acting a few years ago. It was a voluntary decision, which was confirmed by her superstar father, Suniel Shetty.

Why did Suniel Shetty not watch Border 2 yet?

Ahan further told us that his father Suniel, has decided not to watch Border 2 until it earns a certain amount at the box office. Though he was present at the premiere to cheer for him, he did not stay back to watch with the rest of the fraternity and cast. Ahan said his mother, Mana, and brother-in-law, KL Rahul, were proud of his performance in Border 2 and got emotional watching him. Athiya booked her ticket and watched it alone last Sunday.

Suniel Shetty praises son Ahan Shetty

In a previous interview with Zoom, Suniel praised Ahan for being calmer and humbler than him. The veteran said his son has a ‘great voice’ and a ‘great personality’. Observing his script choices, Sr Shetty recalled being ‘more impulsive’, and ‘a little too emotional’ person and actor. Suniel shared why Ahan is called ‘the Zen Boy’ at home. He mentioned that Ahan is always calm and never panics. Maybe because he is single right now, felt the doting dad who believes marriage and parenthood will change him.Ahan stars with Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan and Diljit Dosanjh in Border 2, presented by Gulshan Kumar and T-Series.