K L Rahul wishes father-in-law Suniel Shetty, calls his the 'Best Ajja'
Mumbai, Aug 11
Indian cricketer K L Rahul shared a lovely social media wish for his father-in-law Suniel Shetty on Tuesday. The right-hand wicket-keeper and batsman called the 'Hera-Pheri actor' the 'Best Ajja' to his daughter Evaarah.
K L Rahul dropped an adorable picture of Suniel holding little Evaarah in his arms on his Instagram Stories and wrote, "Happy birthday to the best ajja (sic)", followed by a hug and red heart emoji.
Suniel's daughter, Athiya Shetty, reportedly started dating KL Rahul in 2019, and the lovebirds finally got married on 23 January 2023 at Suniel's farmhouse in Khandala.
On 24 March 2025, the couple welcomed their first child, a baby girl, whom they named Evaarah.
Athiya also wished her father by posting a childhood family photo on her Instagram Stories, along with the caption, "Happy Birthday Papa, I love you so much."
Suniel's son, and actor, Ahan Shetty, uploaded a father-son picture on his IG, accompanied by the text "Happy Birthday Papa."
Apart from his family members, many from the film fraternity also shared heartfelt wishes for Suniel.
Ajay Devgn dropped a throwback still from the 1994 movie 'Dilwale and wrote, "Happy Birthday Suniel Anna, ek dilwale ki taraf se dusre dilwale ko."
Jackie Shroff also posted a candid photo of the 'Dhadkan' actor and called Suniel, "Asli Bhidu forever."
Additionally, Sonu Sood penned on his social media handle, "Janmadin ki badhai Anna, aapka saal shandar ho."
Suniel's 'Gopi Kishan' co-star Shilpa Shirodkar also treated the netizens with a picture from the movie.
"Sab ke liye Anna but mere liye my only Gopi (red heart emoji) Wishing you an awesome birthday Suniel," Shilpa's wish for Suniel read.
Suniel made his Bollywood debut with 'Balwan' back in 1992, and went on to become a part of some noteworthy projects such as 'Mohra', 'Border', 'Dhadkan', 'Hera Pheri','Main Hoon Na', 'Phir Hera Pheri', and 'Awara Paagal Deewana', to name just a few.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Suniel Shetty has always been the quintessential family man in Bollywood. Seeing him as a doting grandfather to little Evaarah is heartwarming. The way Athiya, Ahan, and now KL Rahul shower him with love shows what a wonderful father he has been. Happy birthday to the "Hera Pheri" legend! ❤️
The bond between KL Rahul and Suniel Shetty reminds me of how our Indian families welcome sons-in-law with open arms. "Ajja" is such a sweet Kannada term—Suniel's Mangaluru roots showing through. Wishing the birthday boy all the best!
It's refreshing to see celebrities celebrate family milestones so openly. From Ajay Devgn's "Dilwale" throwback to Shilpa Shirodkar's sweet "Gopi" reference, this shows the genuine friendships Suniel has built over 30+ years in the industry. Happy birthday, Anna! 🎂
While it's lovely to see the birthday wishes, I can't help but notice how much media attention this family gets for every little thing. Nevertheless, KL Rahul calling Suniel "Best Ajja" is absolutely adorable. Their multicultural family (Kannada, Hindi, and now a bit of Punjabi flair) is truly a modern Indian family story. 🙏
As someone who follows Indian cinema from abroad, it's heartwarming to see this celebration of family and friendship. Suniel Shetty has been a constant in Bollywood since the 90s, and the respect he commands from peers like Ajay Devgn and Jackie Shroff speaks volumes about his
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