Quotes from Suniel Shetty

Athiya breaks down very easily when it comes to health of the family, for instance the health of my father. For me, my daughter has always been very special.

When I am in Kolkata, I can't resist the food. I eat everything, but I measure my food intake.

I have managed to stay fit all thanks to my habits. I train regularly and have maintained great fitness habits.

I was very happy when my first movie was successful. That success paired with my trained body allowed me to believe and dream that I would be the next Amitabh Bachchan in the industry. Unfortunately, it remained a distant dream.

I work hard, I am punctual and believe that I am sincere.

It is very difficult for a South Indian to do well in Hindi films. But I have been very sincere and have put in a lot of hard work.

My philosophy is, involve your family in whatever you do. Nothing gives you more joy.

As a child, I couldn't afford going to the gym, so I started doing pull-ups, push-ups, suryanamaskar, dand baithak and other forms of yoga. I also trained in martial arts and practiced freehand exercises.

I practice yoga for an hour every day and 4 days a week I do physical training.

I give special treatment to every single muscle in my body.

People wrote me off when I joined the industry, my looks were criticised, my acting was slammed, my films didn't do well. These things changed only slowly, and after a struggle.

I face the camera every day as a student as there is a lot to learn. You become an actor when you put emphasis on smaller details.

All junior artistes feel they will become like Amitabh Bachchan or Shah Rukh Khan. That is everyone's dream in the industry.

I live by this rule - breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper.

My son does enjoy my action films. But the women in my family would be happier if I did socially relevant films.

I am blessed to have a family like mine. If you have a good family then nothing else really matters.

I am a very private person, so on my birthday too I will spend a cozy time with my family and a few close friends!

I was born in Mangalore, where my nani lived, but was raised throughout in Mumbai.

I use stairs and walk as much as possible.

I can never forget that first taste of success.

Working with a Hollywood unit was absolutely delightful. I felt like an actor. I was treated like one. I performed like one.

If anyone says negative things about me, then it stays with me for many years.

I do binge once a week. Otherwise, I keep strict control over my diet. Unlike others, I don't stop eating once I start.

I feel that 'Rudraksh' is Mani Shankar's answer to Steven Spielberg.